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About Zendaya
Full name: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Zendaya is an American actor, producer and performer born in Oakland, California. She first became widely known as Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel series Shake It Up before moving into major film and television roles.
She plays Rue Bennett in HBO's Euphoria, a performance that brought her two Primetime Emmy wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Her screen credits also include MJ in the Spider-Man films, Chani in the Dune series and Tashi Duncan in Challengers.
Zendaya's recent work spans television, studio franchises and filmmaker-led features. The current FameShelf index includes Euphoria, The Drama, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three, with project details separated from unverified speculation.
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When is Zendaya's birthday?
Zendaya was born on September 1, 1996.
Sources: Wikidata
How old is Zendaya?
Zendaya's current age is calculated from her verified birth date of September 1, 1996.
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What is Zendaya's full name?
Her full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.
Sources: Wikidata
Where was Zendaya born?
She was born in Oakland, California, in the United States.
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What is Zendaya best known for?
She is best known for Euphoria, the Spider-Man and Dune films, Challengers and her earlier Disney Channel role in Shake It Up.
Sources: Television Academy · Sony Pictures · Warner Bros. · MGM · Wikidata
How many acting Emmys has Zendaya won?
Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria, in 2020 and 2022.
Sources: Television Academy
Does Zendaya have a death date?
No. Zendaya is a living person. FameShelf displays death details only when they apply and can be verified against a named source.
Sources: Wikidata