Zendaya

About

Who is Zendaya?

• Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born on September 1, 1996
• She grew up with five half-siblings: Katianna, Kaylee, AnnaBella, Austin, and Julien
• Her parents are Claire Stoermer, mom, and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, dad
• Zendaya is an American actress, activist, singer, and former dancer

Education

1. Zendaya attended Fruitvale Elementary School, where her mother taught for two decades
2. She then attended Oak Park High School, where she graduated from in 2015
3. For college she attended Oakland School for the Arts
4. She also attended the American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

Accomplishments

A Few Roles Played: Shake It Up (2010-2013) KC Undercover (2015-2018) The Greatest Showman (2017) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Euphoria (2019-present) Malcom & Marie (2021) Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) Dune (2021) Dune: Part Two (2023)

Awards Won: #SeeHer Award in 2021 Best Actress in a Drama Series in 2023 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020 and 2022 Best Actress in 2022 Fashion Icon in 2021 NextGen Award in 2021 The Voice for Girls in 2016 Best Performance in Show in 2022 Favorite Female TV Star in 2016, 2017, 2019 Favorite Movie Actress in 2018 and 2022 And so many more!

Influence

Zendaya is an ambassador for Friends for Change and an advocate for Convey of Hope. Friends for Change is an initiative that teaches kids to amke positive changes in their communities and the planet earth. She hosted a compaign with Convey of Hope to raise $50,000 to support the organization's Women Empowerment Initiative. "I want to help raise money for women who are impoverished. This program helps them take care of themselves and their families, breaking the cycle of poverty." she said. Zendaya has also been audtioning for roles "written for white women" to fight for diversity in Hollywood. The actress has become a good role model and inspiration to many.