Zendaya Set To Star As Aaliyah In Upcoming Biopic

Disney star Zendaya Coleman has reportedly nabbed the role of Aaliyah in the upcoming film about her life.

After receiving word late last year that a Aaliyah biopic was in the works, the search for who would take on the leading role of “Baby Girl” was underway. Today, news broke that Disney star and singer Zendaya Coleman would be portraying the late singer in the upcoming film.

Zendaya, who shares a fair resemblance to the late singer and even cites her as one of her many musical influences, is no stranger to being featured on the big screen, starring in numerous Disney channel shows and movies. She also is a singer and released her self-titled debut album last year, that featured the popular single “Replay.”