Definition: A filterman is a character in the 2017 film "The Amazing Spider-Man" played by Zendaya. She is the son of Peter and Mary Jane, who are both ordinary people who run an orphanage. The actor also plays Spider-Man's girlfriend, Gwen Stacy. In this role, she has a unique ability to pick up items that are not normally found in her environment, including spiders. Her character has been praised for her acting skills and her ability to bring the character