Coming from the “Mouse house” with an exemplary formula that created Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez or Demi Lovato, Zendaya not only successfully broke stereotypes but also gradually built her own bold but also Full of intelligence, bringing the image of a confident, strong and rare “Disney princess”. Compared to the seniors coming out of Disney, Zendaya can be said to be the face with the most successful film career to date.
From supporting character to producer of his own series
In 2009, 13-year-old child model Zendaya auditioned for Disney Channel’s new series “Shake it up” as the main female character CeCe Jones. However, the role of CeCe Jones was later given to Bella Thorne, and Zendaya was cast as CeCe Jones’s best friend – Rocky Blue.
Although the film is often promoted as “two female leads”, it is not difficult to see that CeCe Jones’ role in the film is somewhat better than Rocky Blue, the film’s nominations for the female lead role at awards ceremonies. The award is also often given to Bella Thorne’s performance.
At that time, Zendaya’s Rocky Blue still made an impression somewhat as a “sidekick” – the supporting character with the deepest role and attachment to the main character – like what Emily Osment of Hannah Montana or Tiffany Thornton of “” Sonny with a chance” once performed.
Debuting at the time when the golden generation of Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato ended their journey at the “Mouse house”, Bella Thorne and Zendaya were hailed by the media as “the next generation of Disney princesses”. , hoping they will continue what their seniors left behind. “Shake it up” was a huge success when it first premiered, and the two girls’ names also skyrocketed.
As diligent as a hard-working bee with a series of other projects, especially the runner-up position in “Dancing with the stars”, Zendaya went from being a supporting character to having her own series – “KC Undercover” in 2019. 2014. Not only starring, Zendaya also directly participated in the production process as a co-producer.
Zendaya was a person who had a profound influence on shaping the image and personality of the female lead “KC Cooper”, making the spy girl much stronger and more interesting than Disney’s original plan. Although not as successful as expected, the series is also a milestone marking Zendaya’s efforts gradually starting to be recognized.
A life-changing turning point with a hit movie series
In 2016, Zendaya participated in the first movie of her career. She plays the role of a female student in the same class as the male main character, an eccentric girl, a genuine bookworm. When going to casting, Zendaya just thought it was a normal school movie. She didn’t expect it to be the MCU blockbuster “Spider-Man: Homecoming”.
Released in theaters in the summer of 2017, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” grossed nearly 900 million dollars globally, making the names Tom Holland and Zendaya explode with mass audiences, especially young audiences. Even though the acting space is not much compared to Tom Holland’s, Zendaya’s performance is still highly appreciated. In 2019, she continued to return in part 2 of the series “Spider-Man: Far from home”. With global revenue exceeding the billion dollar mark, the names Tom Holland and Zendaya are even more explosive than what happened two years ago. The “Spider-Man” series not only gives Zendaya a bright future in her acting career, but also gives her a beautiful love affair with the “Spider” Tom Holland, both in the movie and in real life.
In the same year 2017, Zendaya also had another work, “The Greatest showman”, alongside famous stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Rebecca Ferguson. The film was quite commercially successful, earning nearly 500 million USD globally, very attractive to mass audiences. In the movie, Zendaya is paired with Zac Efron – an actor also from Disney Channel with the famous High School Musical series. The combination of the two “Mouse” stars with the most developed film careers received extremely positive reviews from critics and audiences. The soundtrack “Rewrite the stars” that Zac Efron and Zendaya performed in the movie also reached high positions on music charts. 2017 is truly a turning point in Zendaya’s career.
Solid film career, gradually becoming a fashion icon
After the success of the series “Spider-Man” or “The Greatest showman”, Zendaya is still working hard in the film industry by participating in voice acting for films such as “Smallfoot” or most recently “Space Jam”. : A new legacy” Zendaya’s roles also changed significantly, marking the maturity of her image and acting.
In 2019, Zendaya appeared in the HBO series “Euphoria” as Rue – an addicted student struggling to find her place in life. Telling the story of young people through thorny and controversial aspects, Euphoria received high praise from experts thanks to its boldness.
The acting of the cast, especially Zendaya, is also the highlight of the film. With Euphoria, Zendaya was honored to take home the Primetime Emmy golden statue in the “Best Actress” category. In early 2021, Zendaya starred in “Malcolm & Marie”, Netflix’s highly rated psychological drama, where she transformed from her image of a high school girl to become a complex woman struggling in relationships. mine.
At the end of 2021, Zendaya returned in “Dune” directed by Denis Villeneuve, with actor Timothée Chalamet. Participating in a science-fiction blockbuster with famous Hollywood stars such as Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard and Jason Momoa is a great thing for young face Zendaya. In “Dune”, Zendaya will transform into the role of Chani – a strong, strong Fremen girl who always appears in Paul’s (Timothée Chalamet) dreams and tells him about the planet Arrakis. According to revealed information, the blockbuster Dune will most likely have a sequel, with the plot focusing more on Zendaya’s character Chani.
Besides her acting career, Zendaya also made a strong mark in the field of fashion and beauty. At the age of 16, she designed her own fashion line, inspired by her outfits in “Shake it up” called “The Shake it up clothing line” by Zendaya, and later own Daya by Zendaya brand.
At the age of 22, Zendaya also became the youngest representative of the cosmetics brand Lancôme thanks to her dynamic image and personality. The outfits Zendaya wears on the red carpet constantly cause storms, and top fashion houses aspire to be her choice during her appearances.
Most recently, during the “Dune” promotional event at the Venice Film Festival, Zendaya with her Balmain dress and “mother snake” emerald necklace from Bvlgari became the focus of the media. From a “Disney princess”, at the age of 25, Zendaya has become an extremely desirable young face, gradually building a solid position in the bustling Hollywood.
