The real-life Zendaya in 2019. With a starring role in the Spider Man and Dune sequels plus a major voice-over role in Shrek 5, Entertainment Weekly has said 2026 will be “the year of Zendaya.” ( Photo: Glenn Francis/Wikimedia Commons) California Girl Zendaya Now a NYC Icon at Madame Tussauds in Times Square She’s Oakland-born and a former Disney Channel star who played Rocky Blue in the sitcom Shake It Up, but now at 29 years... City Arts 18 Jan 2026 | 10:56
