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Zendaya

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman ( ; born September 1, 1996) is an American actress and singer. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and Time included her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. Her films as a leading actress have grossed over $3.9billion worldwide.

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Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is an American actress and musician born in Oakland in 1996. She resides in Los Angeles and Brooklyn and is represented by Creative Artists Agency. Her professional career began in 2009, encompassing work in acting and music. In music, she performs pop rock, contemporary R&B, and dance-pop, playing the piano and using her voice. She has released recordings under Hollywood Records and Republic Records.

As an actress, Zendaya is known for roles as Michelle Jones, Lola Bunny, and Chani. She studied at the American Conservatory Theater. Her accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, a Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, and a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was also recognized in the Time 100 collection.

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Oakland, California, USA

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and dancer before gaining prominence for her roles on the Disney…

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Shrek 5 — Felicia (voice)2027
The Odyssey — Athena2026
Dune: Part Three — Chani2026
The Drama — Emma2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — MJ2026
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic — Self - "Athena"2026
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man — Self - MJ2026
Euphoria: A Look Back — Self (archive footage)2026
Misión imposible, no... lo siguiente2026
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert — Self2025

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Type: Person
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Active from: 1996

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Person.name: Zendaya
Person.image: Zendaya - 2019 by Glenn Francis.jpg
Person.caption: Zendaya in 2019
Person.birth_name: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Person.birth_place: Oakland, California, U.S.
Person.partner: Tom Holland (2021present)
Person.years_active: 2009–present
Person.awards: Full list
Person.signature: Signature of Zendaya.svg
Musical artist.embed: yes
Musical artist.instrument: Vocals

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Instance of: human
Family name: Coleman
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Oakland
Spouse: Tom Holland
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Field of work: music
Genre: contemporary R&B
Instrument: voice
Record label: Republic Records
Discography: Zendaya discography
Official website: www.zendaya.com
Image: Zendaya - 2019 by Glenn Francis.jpg
Height: 178
Residence: Brooklyn
Political ideology: intersectional feminism
Represented by: Creative Artists Agency

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Commons category: Zendaya
date of birth: 1996-09-01
topic's main category: Category:Zendaya
birth name: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
topic has template: Template:Zendaya
start of work period: 2009-00-00
pseudonym: Zendaya
notable role: Chani
IPA transcription: /zɛnˈdeɪ.ə/
name in native language: Zendaya
sexual orientation: heterosexuality
ethnic group: multiracial Americans
social media followers: 18254789

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Early life and acting background
Career
2009–2016: Early recognition with ''Shake It Up'' and musical ventures
2017–2021: Rise to prominence
2022–present: Established actress
Other activities
Fashion and business
Philanthropy and activism
Personal life
Awards and recognition
Filmography
Film
Television
Web
Music videos
As lead artist
As featured artist
As guest appearance
Discography
Concert tours
See also
References
Bibliography
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Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010–2013). She then starred in and produced the channel's sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015–2018). For her performance as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–present), Zendaya won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, becoming the youngest performer to win in the category, and a Golden Globe Award.

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