Celeb Funfact of the Day: Zendaya

Zendaya is an American actress and singer who gained major prominence for the role of Rocky Blue in the highly successful Disney television series “Shake It Up.” If you would like to know more about Zendaya, browse through 20 fun facts we have prepared for you!

1. Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born on 1 September 1996 to Claire Marie Stoermer and Samuel David Coleman.
2. She has five older half-siblings on her father’s side.
3. She is of the German, Scottish, Irish and English ancestry.
4. Her name is derived from an African term – when translated, her name means “to give thanks.”
5. As a child, Zendaya was a part of dancing group Future Shock Oakland.
6. Zendaya started her professional career modelling for such brands as Macy’s, Mervyns and Old Navy.
7. She rose to fame playing Rocky Blue in the Disney’s television series “Shake It Up.”
8. Zendaya’s musical career started in 2011 as she was recording songs and releasing them independently (“Swag It Out” and “Watch Me”).
9. She signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2012.
10. Her debut album titled “Zendaya” was released in 2013 and peaked at 51 position on the American album charts.
11. She released her book entitled “Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence” in 2013.
12. She is interested in designing clothes. In 2014, she started her own clothing line – Daya by Zendaya.
13. Zendaya competed in the “Dancing with the Stars” television programme. She was partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy. They finished the competition in second place losing only to Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough.
14. Zendaya is a vegetarian.
15. She was one of back-up dancers for Selena Gomez music video for Sears Arrive.
16. She owns a miniature schnauzer Noon.
17. Her favourite singer is Michael Jackson.
18. She is a fan of crime and drama television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
19. Zendaya was featured in the iCarly toys ad.
20. Zendaya has 56 million followers on Instagram.