Zendaya
Zendaya | |
|---|---|
 Zendaya in October 2010 | |
| Born | Zendaya Coleman |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,dancer, model, singer. |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | http://www.zendaya.com |
Zendaya Coleman better known by the mononym Zendaya (born September 1, 1996) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She has been acting since age six and is best known for her role as the aspiring young dancer Raquel "Rocky" Blue on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up!.
Early life
Zendaya who's name which means "to give thanks" in Shona, was born Zendaya Coleman to Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu (Coleman) on September 1st, 1996, in Oakland, California.[1][2][3] She grew up as part of the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, California where her mother worked as the House Manager.[1][2][3] 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.[1]
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.[1] She also studied her craft at the CalShakes Conservatory program and at the American Conservatory Theater.[1] Her other stage credits include Richard III, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It, among others.[1]
Career
Zendaya began her professional career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was also featured in an iCarly toys ad along with Stefanie Scott.[1] She also appeared as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Selena Gomez, and in 2009, she was a featured performer in the Kidz Bop music video for its cover version of the song Hot n Cold.[1][4] Zendaya currently stars on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up! as Raquel "Rocky" Blue alongside Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones, the comedic duo trying to dance their way to stardom. She also starred in the book trailer for "From Bad To Cursed" by Katie Alender. And in early 2011, it was announced that her first movie would be in the 2012 film, "Frenemies" alongside "Shake It Up!" co-star, Bella Thorne and Stefanie Scott from A.N.T. Farm. [1][2][3]
Personal life
Zendaya currently lives in Los Angeles with her family and dog, a Giant Schnauzer named Midnight.[1] Her interests include singing, dancing and designing clothes.[1] Zendaya hopes that just as theater led her to television, Shake It Up! will someday lead her to opportunities in the music industry.[2] In October 2010, Zendaya told Variety, "I love singing and would love to record an album at some point."[2]
Singing career
Zendaya's first single was a song called Swag It Out, available for download on iTunes for $0.99. A music video for the song is to be released soon. It was shot in Zendaya's hometown. 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. Zendaya announced that she wants to 'release more singles' and 'make an album in the near future'.
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kidz Bop: 'Hot n Cold' | "Kidz Bop" dancer & singer | Music video[4] |
| 2010-present | Shake It Up | Raquel "Rocky" Blue | Co-Lead role |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Raquel "Rocky" Blue | Crossover episode, "Charlie Shakes It Up" |
| 2012 | Frenemies | Grace | Main Role, Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2012 | Shake It Up: The Movie | Raquel "Rocky" Blue | Co-Star, Disney Channel Original Movie |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Swag It Out | Debut album/single |
| Watch Me | Shake It Up: Break It Down | |
| This Is How We Roll | Debut album/single |
Debut album
Confirmed tracks:
- Swag It Out
- This Is How We Roll
- I Like to Party
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Zendaya is Raquel "Rocky" Blue". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ^ a b c d e "Coleman & Thorne: Duo 'Shake Up' Disney". Variety. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ^ a b c "Rising Star: Tiny Dancer". Diablo Magazine. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ^ a b "Kidz Bop - 'Hot n Cold' Music Video". KidzBop.com. Retrieved 2011-01-01.