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How Zendaya Took Over Hollywood At Only 8 Years Old
Zendaya Coleman was born in Oakland, California, on September 1, 1996. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she’s working as an actress and singer/songwriter under her stage name Zendaya (which means to give thanks in the language of the Shona people). She began her career appearing as a child model at the age of three months old, later appearing in print ads and commercials, including commercials for companies such as Jell-O and Kmart.
Quick Introduction
In 2008, Zendaya became a household name after appearing in Dancing with the Stars at the age of 8. She then signed on to co-star on Disney Channel’s KC Undercover, followed by her role as Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Lemonade Mouth. It was also announced that she will star in Spider-Man: Homecoming set for release next year. This is all at age 19!
Short Biography
Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman began her professional career at the age of eight, when she started posting videos of herself covering popular songs on YouTube. In 2010, she signed a deal with Disney Channel and went on to appear as a regular performer in the channel’s television series Shake It Up.
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Her Parents and Brother
Zendaya’s dad is African-American, but her mom has Mexican heritage. Her dad, Kazembe Ajamu, was born in Ohio, and her mom, Claire Stoermer gave birth to all three of her children in Los Angeles. Zendaya’s younger brother’s name is Kazembe Ajamu Jr., or KJ.
Zendaya Coleman’s Early Education
Zendaya grew up and attended school in the Los Angeles area. Her first audition was for a Broadway show and she did not get the part, but it led to a meeting with JL Murphy. He taught her about live theater, which sparked her interest to get involved with acting on film and TV. Zendaya also started taking singing lessons when she was 10 years old as well as ballet. When she was 11 years old, she landed the lead role in Disney’s series K.C.
Her Career as a Child Actor
Acting was in her blood from a young age, and she made her debut as the lead character in 2010’s Disney Channel original movie, Shake It Up. In the years that followed, she had regular appearances on many Disney series including K.C. Undercover, Raven’s Home, and Spider-Man: The New Animated Series.
The Start of Her Acting Careers in Disney Channels
In 2011, she starred in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up as Rocky Blue. The series premiered on November 7 for a two-part episode and earned high ratings. One of the many well-known stars that have made guest appearances on the show are Taylor Swift, Drake, Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber. In 2013, it was announced that she would be starring in a new Disney Channel Original movie called Zapped with actor Blake Michael as her costar.
Her Other Achievements and Awards during the Junior Life
Zendaya Net Worth has had a handful of achievements and awards in her short junior life. In addition to being an actress, she is also a musician, rapper, director, producer, designer, and model. She owns a production company called UpCuz Entertainment. She has starred in movies such as The Greatest Showman, Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2019’s Tony Hawk’s Skate Jam and 2020’s The Intruder.