Zendaya, in full Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, (born September 1, 1996, Oakland, California, U.S.), American actor, singer, and dancer

She began performing in Oakland, California, at a young age

She went on to study at the Cal Shakes Conservatory Program, Orinda

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In 2010 Zendaya won the part of Raquel (“Rocky”) Blue, one of the lead characters

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Zendaya released her first single, “Swag It Out” (2011), and her first full album, Zendaya (2013)

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Zendaya put her dancing skills on the 16th season of Dancing with the Stars

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Zendaya had developed a large fan base, and in 2013 she published a book of advice, Between U and Me:

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From 2015 to 2018 Zendaya starred in Disney’s K.C. Undercover and produced a number of episodes of the show.

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