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| Born | Zendaya Coleman (1996-09-01) September 1, 1996 (age 28) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www |
Zendaya Coleman (born September 1, 1996), better known by the mononym Zendaya, is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She currently stars on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up as Raquel "Rocky" Blue.
Early life
Zendaya, whose name means "to give thanks" in Shona, was born Zendaya Coleman to Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu (Coleman) on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. She grew up as part of the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, California where her mother worked as the House Manager. In addition to training at the theater's student conservatory program, and later performing in numerous stage productions, Zendaya helped her mother seat patrons and sell raffle tickets to benefit the theater.
While attending the Oakland School for the Arts, she starred as a young Ti Moune in Once on This Island at the Berkley Playhouse and in the breakout role of the male character Joe in Caroline, or Change at Palo Alto's TheaterWorks. She also studied her craft at the CalShakes Conservatory program and at the American Conservatory Theater. Her other stage credits include Richard III, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It, among others.
Career
Zendaya began her professional career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was featured in an iCarly toys ad along with Stefanie Scott. She also appeared as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Selena Gomez; in 2009, she was a featured performer in the Kidz Bop music video for its cover of the song Hot n Cold. Zendaya currently stars on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up! as Raquel "Rocky" Blue alongside Bella Thorne as Cecilia "CeCe" Jones, the comedic duo trying to dance their way to stardom. She additionally starred in the book trailer for "From Bad To Cursed" by Katie Alender. In early 2011, it was announced that her first movie role would be in the 2012 film, "Frenemies" along with Shake It Up co-star, Bella Thorne and Stefanie Scott from A.N.T. Farm. A Disney Channel Original Movie based on the TV series Shake It Up is in development.
Personal life
Zendaya currently lives in Los Angeles with her family and dog, a Giant Schnauzer named Midnight. Her interests include singing, dancing and designing clothes. Zendaya hopes that just as theater led her to television, Shake It Up! will someday lead her to opportunities in the music industry. In October 2010, Zendaya told Variety, "I love singing and would love to record an album at some point."
Singing career
Zendaya's first single was a song called Swag It Out, available for download on iTunes and Amazon for $0.99. The official music video for the song has only had a preview release on YouTube. Zendaya and Bella Thorne have a music video for the song Watch Me, which premiered on Disney Channel on June 17, 2011 during the A.N.T. Farm premiere and just as a commercial. She has been in a Kidz Bop music video for Katy Perry's "Hot n Cold". Zendaya announced that she wants to 'release more singles' and 'make an album in the near future'.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kidz Bop: 'Hot n Cold' | "Kidz Bop" dancer & singer | Music video |
| 2010–present | Shake It Up | Raquel "Rocky" Blue | Co-Lead Role |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Raquel "Rocky" Blue | Crossover episode, "Charlie Shakes It Up" |
| 2011 | PrankStars | Herself | Episode, Walk The Prank, alongside host Mitchel Musso |
| 2012 | Frenemies | Grace | Lead Role, Disney Channel Original Movie |
Discography
| Year | Title | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Swag It Out" | Single |
| "Watch Me" | Single & Music Video with Bella Throne | |
| 2009-2010 | Hot & Cold | Music Video From Kids Bop |
| I'm Gonna Arrive | Music Video With Selena Gomez & Kids |
References
- ^ "Zendaya is Raquel "Rocky" Blue". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- ^ "Coleman & Thorne: Duo 'Shake Up' Disney". Variety. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ "Rising Star: Tiny Dancer". Diablo Magazine. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ "Kidz Bop – 'Hot n Cold' Music Video". KidzBop.com. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- "Disney Channel Original Movie "Lemonade Mouth 2" and "Shake It Up" In Development". Disney Channel Medianet. June 16, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2011.