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Brenda Song
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Brenda Song in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brenda Song |
| Born | March 27, 1988 |
| Origin |   Carmichael, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Singer Model Spokesperson |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999-present(actress) 2005–present (singer) |
| Labels | Walt Disney (2005–) Hollywood (2006–) |
| Associated acts | Walt Disney Records Zack and Cody |
Brenda Song (born March 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is also a former child model. Song was first famous for her appearances on the Disney Channel. She was a regular part on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Her character was noted as one of the Disney Channel's longest continuous characters. In 2010, she moved into mainstream movies and TV. These included Changeland, Angry Angel, and Station 19.
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Biography
Early years
Brenda Song was born in Carmichael, California to a Hmong American father and a Thai American mother. Song has two younger brothers, Timmy and Nathan. Brenda Song holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade.
Career
Brenda Song began acting and modeling at age 6. She also played a very minor role in a skit on MADtv.
One of Song's more notable acting roles is her portrayal of London Tipton in the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (along with Ashley Tisdale and twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse). She later continued this role in the spin-off The Suite Life on Deck. She also played a recurring role as Tia in the Disney Channel Original Series Phil of the Future. Song had minor guest appearances on both That's So Raven and American Dragon: Jake Long.
Song had her first starring role in 2006 in the movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.
In 2010, Song was part of the main cast of The Social Network. This marked her entry into mainstream movies and TV.
In 2012, Song starred in the short film First Kiss along with her Social Network costar Joseph Mazzello.
In 2017, Song was cast in Freeform's movie, Angry Angel.
In January 2019, Song was cast in a starring role in the Hulu television series Dollface alongside Kat Dennings.
Personal
She belongs to the Hmong tribe with their sacred and historical beliefs. She has received a black belt in one martial arts and had used her skills in the Disney Channel movie, Wendy Wu:Homecoming Warrior.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Requiem | Young Fong | |
| 1996 | Santa with Muscles | Susan | |
| 1997 | Leave It to Beaver | Susan Acustis | |
| 1999 | The White Fox | Sandy | Short film |
| 2002 | Like Mike | Reg Stevens | |
| 2004 | Costume Party Capers: The Incredibles | Alex | Voice |
| 2006 | Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior | Wendy Wu | Also co-producer |
| 2006 | Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen | Treat | Voice |
| 2008 | College Road Trip | Nancy | |
| 2009 | Boogie Town | Natalie | |
| 2010 | The Social Network | Christy Lee | |
| 2010 | Little Sister | Storyteller | |
| 2011 | The Little Engine That Could | Shiny Passenger Train | |
| 2011 | Pixie Hollow Games | Chloe | Voice |
| 2012 | First Kiss | Samantha | Short film |
| 2017 | Angry Angel | Allison Pyke | |
| 2019 | Secret Obsession | Jennifer Williams | |
| 2019 | Changeland | Pen |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | Thunder Alley | Kathy | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Fudge | Jennie | Main role (Season 1) |
| 1999 | Once and Again | Chrissy | Episode: "There Be Dragons" |
| 1999 | MADtv | Trick-or-Treater | Episode: "Halloween Special Edition" |
| 1999 | Popular | Mandy Shepherd | Episode: "Fall on Your Knees" |
| 2000–02 | 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd | Sariffa Chung | Main role |
| 2000 | Double Dare 2000 | Herself | Episode: "100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd vs The Amanda Show" |
| 2000 | 7th Heaven | Cynthia | Episodes: "Love Stinks" parts 1 & 2 |
| 2000 | The Brothers García | Jenny | Episode: "Love Me Tender" |
| 2000 | The Ultimate Christmas Present | Samantha Kwan | Television film |
| 2001 | The Nightmare Room | Tessa | Episode: "Dear Diary, I'm Dead" |
| 2001 | Bette | Stacey | Episode: "The Invisible Mom" |
| 2001 | ER | Lynda An | Episode: "Fear of Commitment" |
| 2001 | Judging Amy | Vanessa Pran | Episode: "Darkness for Light" |
| 2002 | The Bernie Mac Show | Shannon | Episode: "The King and I" |
| 2002 | George Lopez | Jennifer | Episode: "Token of Unappreciation" |
| 2002 | Get a Clue | Jennifer | Television film |
| 2002 | For the People | Ellie | Episode: "The Double Standard" |
| 2003 | That's So Raven | Amber | Episode: "A Dog by Any Other Name" |
| 2003 | One on One | Asanti | Episode: "Keeping It" |
| 2004–05 | Phil of the Future | Tia | Recurring role (Season 1) |
| 2004 | Stuck in the Suburbs | Natasha Kwon-Schwartz | Television film |
| 2005–08 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | London Tipton | Main role |
| 2006 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Tracey | Voice; Episode: "Bring It On" |
| 2006–08 | Disney Channel Games | Herself | Television special; 3 editions |
| 2007 | The Emperor's New School | Dancing Queen | Voice; "The Emperor's New Tuber/Room for Improvement" (Season 2, Episode 1) |
| 2007–08 | Pass the Plate | Herself (host) | |
| 2008 | Macy's Presents Little Spirit: Christmas in New York | Paige | Television film |
| 2008 | Special Delivery | Alice Cantwell | Television film |
| 2008–11 | The Suite Life on Deck | London Tipton | Main role |
| 2009 | Phineas and Ferb | Wendy | Voice; Episode: "Unfair Science Fair" |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | London Tipton | Episode: "Cast-Away (to Another Show)" |
| 2011 | The Suite Life Movie | Television film | |
| 2012 | Key & Peele | Purple Falcon | Episode: "Power Falcons" |
| 2012–13 | Scandal | Alissa | Recurring role (Season 1–2) |
| 2013 | New Girl | Daisy | Recurring role (Season 2) |
| 2013–14 | Dads | Veronica | Main role |
| 2014, 2018 | Robot Chicken | Various Voices | Voice; Episodes: "The Hobbit: There and Bennigan's"; "What Can You Tell Me About Butt Rashes?" |
| 2014 | The League | Rosette | Episode: "The Hot Tub" |
| 2015 | Miles from Tomorrowland | Frida | Voice; Recurring role (Season 1) |
| 2015 | Life in Pieces | Bonnie | Episode: "Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie" |
| 2016–17 | Pure Genius | Angie Cheng | Main role |
| 2017 | Superstore | Kristen | Episodes: "Glenn's Kids"; "Cheyenne's Wedding" |
| 2018 | Station 19 | JJ | Recurring role |
| 2019-present | Amphibia | Anne Boonchuy | Voice, Main role, Disney Channel series |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007–11 | London Tipton's Yay Me! Starring London Tipton | London Tipton | Web-show |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
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| 2001 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy), Supporting Young Actress | The Ultimate Christmas Present | Won |
| 2003 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Television Comedy Series, Guest Starring Young Actress | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
| 2006 | Asian Excellence Award | Newcomers Award | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Nominated |
| 2011 | Kids' Choice Awards | Funniest TV Sidekick | Nominated |
Images for kids
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Song at the 2009 Movieguide Awards red carpet
