Unveiling Zendaya Coleman's remarkable rise! From Disney's Shake It Up to Hollywood blockbusters & red carpet icon. Discover her charity work & more!

1. Zendaya Coleman: The
Head-turner Talent
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Known globally for her roles in blockbuster movies like Spider-Man and
Dune, Zendaya Coleman is a woman of many talents. Her full name is
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, was born on 1st September 1996.
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, globally known by her first name
Zendaya, was born on 1st September 1996. Born to parents in the teaching
profession, studies were taken seriously at home. The American actress
and singer started practicing art at a young age. She started by learning
Hula, a Hawaiian dance form at the Academy of Hawaiian Arts and Dance.

2. She was in a dance troupe then, called the Future Shock Oakland, a
hip-hop dance troupe. In 2010, she bagged the role of Raquel one of the
lead characters in the Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, a comedy series. In
2011, she released her first single “Swag it Out” and her first album,
Zendaya in 2013. It featured the hit song “Replay”. She started getting
continuous work after it.
By doing both singing and acting, Zendaya created a fan base of her own
and she published a book titled “Between U and Me: How to Rock Your
Tween Years with Style and Confidence” (2013), which she wrote for her
preteen fans. An important part of the well-known Spiderman series she
featured as Michelle Jones (MJ). This marked a crucial increase in her
career graph and fame.
A Fashionmonger too:

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When we say a fashionmonger, we mean it. Zendaya’s looks at the
red-carpet events make her stand out. Her fine sense of red-carpet
dressing can be seen by the looks we’ve witnessed till now. Carrying
herself with ease and charisma she’s a true head-turner. She was given the
CFDA Fashion Icon Award on November 10, 2021. Post receiving this
honor she entered the league of Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell,
Beyoncé, David Bowie, and, Lady Gaga. She was the youngest person to
receive this award at the age of 25. Zendaya has become a household
name and a role model for infinite fans across the globe.
Lessons to learn from Zendaya Coleman:
1. Global Star:

4. Even though Zendaya is a star in the U.S., her popularity knows no
boundaries. Her series K.C. Undercover reached over 159 countries and
28 different languages. The broadcast reached a staggering 113 million
people.
2. A woman with courage:
At an event, her fashion police cohost Guiliana Rancic tried to mock her by
stating Zendaya was smelling of Patchouli and weed. Owning to her deeds,
Zendaya said in response that it was nothing new she’d started doing. The
only difference was she did that in public and more people noticed it than
usual.
3. A Good Headstart:
As we all know she started working as a child model for famous brands like
Macy’s, Mervyn’s, and Old Navy. She was a backup dancer before gaining
fame for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up
(2010). Bella Thorne, Kenton Duty, and Roshon Fegan were also a part of
the project. Later in 2015, her series K.C. Undercover made the buzz and
helped her gain the needed recognition.
4. She is well aware that she’s a role model to many:
As her fanbase started to multiply, she noticed millions of youngsters had
started to idolize her. This made her more aware of her actions and deeds.
She also realized the impact it would have on her in the future. She is
always about spreading positivity and good vibes to her fans.

5. Facts about Zendaya:
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1. Zendaya loves the Harry Potter Series. She is a die-hard fan of
Harry Potter and says she watches one movie of it each day.
2. She was shy when in Kindergarten and had to repeat the year to
improve her social skills.
3. Her career began while she was still a kid. As a child model, she
worked for big brands like Macy’s, Old Navy, and Mervyn’s.
4. She got interested in theatre while in school and auditioned for the
lead role in the play James and the Giant Peach. But she got the
non-speaking part.
5. In her childhood, Zendaya Coleman witnessed what goes on in a
slaughterhouse and shifted to being a vegetarian.
6. Law Roach, the celebrity stylist is the brain behind her glamorous
red carpet looks. Zendaya met Roach when she was just 14 but
the bond lasted strong for more than a decade.

6. 7. In 2010, she landed her break-out role in Disney’s Shake It Up as
Rocky Blue.
8. At 17, Zendaya requested to be a producer on KC Undercover and
got it. She spomtaneously got involved in the show’s direction part
too.
9. Zendaya met her now boyfriend, Tom Holland while shooting for
Spider-man in 2016. The rumors started in 2017 and they
confirmed their relationship in 2021.
10. She’s also one of the executive producers for Euphoria and
contributed to the show’s musical score.
Top 7 movies:
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1. Frenemies (2012): Produced by Disney, this teen comedy was the
first role Zendaya starred in.
2. Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021): One of four movies released in
2021 alongside Zendaya, live-action/animated Space Jam: A New

7. Legacy directed by Malcolm D. Lee served as the long-awaited
awaited sequel to the original Space Jam released in 1996. Not
her first voiceover but Zendaya Coleman stars as the voice of Lola
Bunny.
3. Small Foot (2018): This one is considered her most promising
animated movie to date. Zendaya starred in Small Foot. It is an
animated musical comedy where a small community of Yeti
stumbles upon a human, after having believed their existence was
a myth, for a long time.
4. Malcolm and Marie (2021): Zendaya starred in the titular role of
Marie in Netflix’s Malcolm and Marie with co-star John David
Washington. Pictured in a black and white format the movie
focuses entirely on these two characters. The couple is shown
returning from Malcolm’s movie premiere only to deal with
catastrophic truths about one another.
5. Dune (2021): A small role but Zendaya’s presence is felt important
in the movie. Her character Chani is Timothee Chalamet’s love
interest in the movie. The movie is a two-part science-fiction
blockbuster directed by Denis Villeneuve. Her performance was
lauded by the audience and people are excited to see the reprise
her role.
6. The Greatest Showman (2017): One of Zendaya’s biggest box
office hits, The Greatest Showman has star celebs like Hugh
Jackman, Michelle Williams, and Zac Efron in a movie that
chronicles the rise of P.T. Barnum and his circus.
7. Duck Duck Goose (2018): Again a voice-over stint, Duck Duck
Goose is a Netflix animated film. Zendaya has voiced Chi, a
duckling that is saved by Peng, voiced by Jeff Gaffigan. This movie
was made in a collaborative effort between the United States and
China. It was released theatrically and got a revenue of $5 million.
Humanity is First for her:
Zendaya Coleman does a lot of charity work for the underprivileged. She
has collaborated with various fellow artists to support various causes. She

8. tries her level best to raise money by doing events and donating the money
to charity.
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Toys for Tots:
On the occasion of Christmas, every year, she teams up with Madison
Pettis to support the Toys for Tots effort. The charity distributes toys to
underprivileged children.
Operation Smile:
This is an organization that helps in the treatment of children who are born
with cleft lips and cleft palates. On October 21, 2022, she performed at the
Los Angeles Sports Arena. The show benefited Operation Smile. She even

9. took to social media and wrote a loving message for the attending
audience. In the post, she mentioned the event being a charity effort and
reminded people to attend the same.
Convoy of Hope:
A hurricane named Sandy destroyed the east coast of the United States in
September 2012. Costly damages occurred and residents had to survive
for days without electricity. On October 29th, 2012, Zendaya announced
that she had collaborated with the team of Convoy of Hope to raise $10
million to help the East Coast residents cope with the loss suffered.
Donate My Dress:
Zendaya Coleman, and her best friend, Bella Thorne, collaborated with the
organization, Donate My Dress, to help every girl have a prom night. They
donated prom or special occasion dresses, accessories, bags, and shoes
through donations from other girls who donated their old prom items.