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Meet Zendaya, the 19-year-old Disney star who will play Mary Jane in next year's 'Spider-Man'

Anjelica OswaldAug 20, 2016, 02:28 IST

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Zendaya is going from Disney star to a box-office wonder.

She was only 14-years-old when she landed her first on-screen role on Disney Channel. Since then, the dancer, singer, and actress has written a book, designed her own shoe line, and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

As if that wasn't enough, the 19-year-old is an activist and feminist, fighting for equality and diversity.

Meet the next Marvel phenom below: