Zendaya

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known simply as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. She began her career at around 12 years old, initially working as a child model and backup dancer. Zendaya rose to wider recognition through her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel’s "Shake It Up" (2010–2013) and later produced and starred in the channel’s sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her portrayal of Rue Bennett in the HBO drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present), where she plays a teenager grappling with drug addiction, earned her critical acclaim, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe Award. Zendaya stands out as the youngest performer to win in that Emmy category. The cast of "Euphoria" also features Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Deme, Maude Apatow, Chloe Couture (Chloe Cherry), and Alanna Ubach.

Zendaya’s film debut came with her role as Michelle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017). She has reprised this role in its sequels "Far From Home" (2019), "No Way Home" (2021), and is set to appear in "Brand New Day" (2026). Over her career spanning more than 17 years, Zendaya has maintained a presence across acting, music, modeling, and producing, backed by a significant social media following.