Zendaya selected for the prestigious Star of the Year Award at CinemaCon
Zendaya, the American actress and singer, is set to receive the “Star of the Year” award at CinemaCon, an annual convention for theatre owners and exhibitors. The event, which is typically held in Las Vegas, was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is scheduled to take place this year from August 23-26.
The “Star of the Year” award is given to an actor or actress who has had a significant impact on the film industry over the past year. Previous winners include Brie Larson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds. Zendaya is best known for her role as Rue in the HBO series “Euphoria”, which earned her critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She has also appeared in several films, including “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Dune”, and is set to star in the upcoming biographical drama “Malcolm & Marie”.Zendaya has had a successful acting career, with notable roles in films such as The Greatest Showman (2017), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), and Malcolm & Marie (2021). She has also made appearances on television shows such as Euphoria (2019-present) (which gave her an Emmy and a Golden Globe), and The OA (2019).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya is also a singer and has released several singles and an album. She is known for her advocacy work, particularly on issues related to racial justice and mental health.
CinemaCon is an important event in the film industry, as it allows theatre owners and exhibitors to see previews of upcoming films and learn about the latest trends and technologies in movie distribution. This year’s event will feature presentations from major studios such as Warner Bros., Disney, and Universal.
Staff Reporter
