Born in oakland, california, zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining prominence for her role as rocky blue on the disney channel sitcom shake it up …Zendaya (which means to give thanks in the language of shona) is an american actress and singer born in oakland, california.She began her career appearing as a child model working for macy's, …Her films as a leading actress have grossed over $3. 9 billion worldwide.Born in oakland, california, zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining prominence for her …Zendaya is an american actor, singer, and dancer who first gained fame for comedic roles on the disney channel and later transitioned to more complex and critically acclaimed parts such as rue bennett in …Zendaya currently stars in hbo and a24’s second season of “euphoria. ” her performance as rue earned her an emmy award in 2020 for the first season, making zendaya the youngest woman to …