Top 5 Things You Didn't Know About Zendaya

Script written by Nick Spake

This young performer certainly knows how to shake it up! For this list, we're taking a look at interesting trivia regarding this actress/singer/dancer. Did you know that her parents about both teachers? While she likely would've been a stellar educator, her mom also worked at the California Shakespeare Theater, causing Zendaya to catch the acting bug at a young age. When Zendaya decided to chase her dream of performing her parents showed full support, taking time off work to drive their daughter to auditions. Did you know that she she formed a cheetah girls group? Her aspirations ultimately became a reality, as Zendaya would go on to star in multiple Disney Channel Original Movies, scoring major roles in “Frenemies” and “Zapped.” Isn't that so Raven? And finally did you know that she is an UN ambassador for HIV and AIDS? Zendaya is a UNAIDS ambassador. Speaking with Glamour, Zendaya noted that cases of HIV and AIDS have increased in the US for the first time since 1993. Zendaya not only encourages people to get tested, but to protect, appreciate, and love yourself.
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