Interesting Facts About Zendaya, a Hollywood Actress Who Loves Harry Potter and Turns Out She Never Skipped a Grade in Kindergarten

Kapanlagi.com - Surely you know Zendaya, an American actress born on September 1, 1996. Not only talented in acting, but also skilled in dancing and singing.

Zendaya's role as MJ in the SPIDER-MAN movie has made her name soar in Hollywood. Now, she often appears in major events, including the Ballon d'Or ceremony yesterday. Zendaya has also starred in many successful films such as The Greatest Showman (2017), Dune (2021), as well as Dune: Part Two (2024) and American television shows like Euphoria (2019).

Well, here are some interesting facts about Zendaya that you should know.

1. Harry Potter Lover

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He is a huge Harry Potter ‘potterhead’ and loves watching the movies repeatedly. In fact, he says that he watches Harry Potter every day because of his great love for the film.

2. Mixed Blood

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Zendaya is the daughter of Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman. Her father is of African-American descent, while her mother is of German-Scottish descent.

3. Only Child

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Zendaya is the only child, but she has five half-siblings from her father, namely Kattiana, AnnaBella, Austin, Julien, and Kaylee Stoermer Coleman.

4. Have Many Nicknames

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This owner of the full name Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman has many nicknames for her. Like Zendaya Coleman, Boo, Zendy, or Daya.

5. Wants to Become a Teacher

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Zendaya's parents are both teachers. Zendaya is also interested in teaching like her parents, and if she doesn't become an actor, she will become a teacher.

6. Shy Person

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According to her mother, she is very shy and will sit in a circle and be completely silent. Because of that, she had to repeat Kindergarten and socially chase her friends.

7. Starting a Career as a Model and Dancer

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She began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining fame for her role as Rocky Blue.

8. Achieving Several Awards

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With her exceptional acting skills in the film The Greatest Showman, Zendaya received numerous nominations and awards. She also won an Emmy for her role as Rue Bennet in the TV series Euphoria.

9. Talented Singer

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Zendaya is also a talented singer, as evidenced by her debut album titled Self-title reaching the top of the Billboard 200 chart.

10. Really Likes Eating Ice Cream

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Zendaya likes ice cream, and what makes her unique is that her teeth are not sensitive to cold. She eats her ice cream in a different way from others. Zendaya can easily bite into her ice cream with her front teeth.

11. When Did Zendaya Become Famous?

Before becoming known for her role as Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010), she was a backup dancer. The sitcom also featured Bella Thorne, Kenton Duty, and Roshon Fegan. Zendaya also participated as a contestant in the sixteenth season of the competition series Dancing with the Stars.

12. How Did Zendaya Build Her Career?

Zendaya has become a star in several popular shows and films from Disney Channel, starting with her debut as a child star in 2010. Since then, she has appeared in several blockbuster films, released her own music, won numerous awards, and even become an executive producer for the series Euphoria.

13. How Long Has Zendaya Been on Disney Channel?

Zendaya has been part of Disney for 8 years. She won her first Emmy Award in 2020 for her role as Rue in Euphoria.

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