Biography

Zendaya (Actress & Singer) Biography, Education, Awards & Career

By Karan Brar

June 15, 2022

Zendaya is an American actress and singer, known for comedic roles on the Disney Channel.

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She is now 25 years old, was born on 1 September 1996 in Oakland, California, United States and raised there. 

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Zendaya has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

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Zendaya's career began as a child model and backup dancer, and later she became a successful actress, fashion model and singer.

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Zendaya spent her early years attending Fruitvale Elementary School, where her mother taught for two decades. 

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She later attended Oakland School for the Arts, where she was cast in several roles in area theaters.

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Zendaya started her career in fashion modeling for Macy’s, Mervyns, and Old Navy.

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In 2012, she became an ambassador for Convoy of Hope and inspired fans to support Hurricane Sandy response efforts.

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She became a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars,” in 2013, the same year she released her self-titled album, and won two awards at the Radio Disney Music Awards in 2014.

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In December 2016, Zendaya joined the cast of the reality television series Project Runway as a guest judge in the season finale.

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