In November 2009, she auditioned for the role of CeCe Jones in the Disney sitcom Shake It Up (titled Dance Dance Chicago at the time). For her audition, she performed Michael Jackson's "Leave Me Alone". She was selected to play Rocky Blue.

How old was Zendaya when she started with Disney?

Disney Days

Zendaya got her big break when she was 14 years old, when she starred as Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel series Shake It Up, alongside Bella Thorne. The show ran from 2010 to 2013.

Why did Zendaya come back to Disney?

After finishing her run on "Shake It Up," Zendaya returned to Disney Channel in 2015 on "K.C. Undercover." "The only way I was going to come back to the Disney Channel was if I was in a position of more power," she told Cosmopolitan in 2016 . "One thing that is really important to me is diversity on the channel.

How much did Zendaya make at Disney?

Zendaya stuck with the network for quite a while—starring in Disney Channel original films like Frenemies and Zapped—before claiming another lead role in the show K.C. Undercover from 2015 to 2018. She reportedly made over $1 million combined for her Disney gigs following Shake It Up, according to Entity.

How much does Zendaya weight?

Zendaya weighs around 59 Kgs or 130 pounds.

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Why does Zendaya get paid so much?

Obviously, Zendaya's salary is so high because of both her Emmy wins, as well as her thriving career outside of Euphoria. She's a key part of two major Hollywood franchises in Marvel's Spider-Man and Dune, the latter of which will see its second installment released this November.

How long was Zendaya in Disney?

She was a part of Disney for 8 years. Zendaya won her first Enemy Award in 2020 for her role of Rue in "Euphoria".

Is Zendaya engaged?

The Dune actress recently had to clarify that, no, she and her boyfriend are not engaged after she posted a picture to her Instagram Story in which a ring was prominently featured. "I can't post anything, you guys," she said in a since-deleted video shared to her Story Sept. 21. "I posted it for my hat.

What is Zendaya's famous quote?

"The best thing it so realize that you are who you are and you gotta work with what you got." "Don't try so hard to fit in, and certainly don't try so hard to be different . . . just try hard to be you."

What nationality is Zendaya?

Zendaya's parents are Kazembe Ajamu Coleman and Claire Stoermer. Coleman, her father, has African-American roots, and Stoermer, her mother, has German and Scottish ancestry. Both her mother and father share the profession of teaching.

How did Zendaya and Tom Holland meet?

Holland and Zendaya met during her audition process for 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Holland had already been cast as Peter Parker/Spider-Man back in 2015, after doing multiple auditions around the world. He would go on to make his Marvel debut in "Captain America: Civil War," released in May 2016.

What is Zendaya's fears?

Zendaya said she was afraid of having bad breath during her "Dune" audition with Timothée Chalamet. According to the "Euphoria" star, she'd just gotten her wisdom teeth out at the time. "My biggest fear was that my mouth would be vile," Zendaya revealed to W magazine.

What did Zendaya first get famous for?

She was a backup dancer before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010) which also includes Bella Thorne, Kenton Duty and Roshon Fegan. Zendaya was a contestant on the sixteenth season of the competition series Dancing with the Stars.

What is Ariana Grande's famous quote?

Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly as you are.

Who is Zendaya's BF?

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What is Zendaya's last name?

Her full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, having been born the only child of Claire Marie Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu (who reclaimed his African name after he was born Samuel David Coleman).

When did Zendaya get so big?

Zendaya's Disney Channel Breakout Role

In 2010, the actress and dancer finally landed her breakout role when she was cast as Rocky Blue in the show 'Shake It Up', alongside co-star Bella Thorne.

What do Zendaya's parents do?

Zendaya's Dad, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman

Like Claire, Kazembe was also a teacher but has worked with Zendaya as a manager in recent years. Given her parents' professions, the actress told Us Weekly in 2014 that she "always had to take school very seriously" growing up.

What was Zendaya's first Disney movie?

Zendaya burst onto the scene when she landed the role of Rocky Blue on Shake It Up. She became the favorite of millions of fans worldwide, going on to star in her first film 2012's Frenemies, a Disney Channel Original Movie.

Is Zendaya a billionaire?

Zendaya (also known as Zendaya Coleman) has amassed an estimated net worth of $20 million, per CelebrityNetWorth.

What is Zendaya's first job?

Zendaya began her career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns, and Old Navy. She was featured in an iCarly toys ad. She also appeared as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Disney star Selena Gomez.

Does Zendaya have a condition?

She's dealt with it ever since a 2013 performance. Whether it's giving a presentation in class or being put on the spot to perform at sports practice, everyone has different situations that trigger anxiety. For Zendaya, anxiety pops up every time she has to sing live, and it's been that way for four whole years.