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| <!-- Please provide a source when changing any part of this name -->'''Brenda Song''' (born ], ]<ref name="bio">. ''BrendaSongSite.com''. Accessed ].</ref>) is an ] ]. She is best known for starring in '']''<ref>Stacy Jenel Smith. ''Netscape Celebrity''. Accessed ].</ref><ref>Izuan Shah (November 10, 2006). ''star-ecentral.com'' Accessed ].</ref> which is currently the eighth highest viewed ], with over 5.7 million viewers on the night of its premiere.<ref name="multichannel">{{cite web | url=http://multichannel.com/article/CA6408870.html | title=Disney Movie Skips to Another Record | author=R. Thomas Umstead | date=January 22, 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-22}}</ref> Song helped co-produce the film, and she and ] will star in the ''Wendu Wu'' sequel. | <!-- Please provide a source when changing any part of this name -->'''Brenda Song''' (born ], ]<ref name="bio">. ''BrendaSongSite.com''. Accessed ].</ref>) is an ] ]. She is best known for starring in '']''<ref>Stacy Jenel Smith. ''Netscape Celebrity''. Accessed ].</ref><ref>Izuan Shah (November 10, 2006). ''star-ecentral.com'' Accessed ].</ref> which is currently the eighth highest viewed ], with over 5.7 million viewers on the night of its premiere.<ref name="multichannel">{{cite web | url=http://multichannel.com/article/CA6408870.html | title=Disney Movie Skips to Another Record | author=R. Thomas Umstead | date=January 22, 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-22}}</ref> Song helped co-produce the film, and she and ] will star in the ''Wendu Wu'' sequel. | ||
| She also stars in the ], '']'' as the spoiled heiress ],<ref name="asiancemag.com"> (June 2006) ''AsianceMagazine.com''. Retrieved ]</ref> and has appeared in other ] original series and movies. She has guest appearances in many other television series, and she won a ] for her work in '']''. She was voted one of ]'s 25 hottest stars under 25. | She also stars in the ], '']'' as the spoiled heiress ],<ref name="asiancemag.com"> (June 2006) ''AsianceMagazine.com''. Retrieved ]</ref> and has appeared in other ] original series and movies. She has guest appearances in many other television series, and she won a ] for her work in '']''. She was voted one of ]'s 25 hottest stars under 25. | ||
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| Brenda Song's grandparent's were part of the Xiong clan, but changed their last name to Song when the family immigrated to America from ] in 1976.<ref name="hmong" /> Song was born in ], ] (a suburb of ]) to a ] father, and a ] mother.<ref name="bio" /> Her mother, who was diagnosed with ] in 2005, is a ], and her father works as a second-grade teacher.<ref name="NY">{{cite web | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/15/arts/television/15song.html?ex=1308024000&en=695ce9e0f0d03324&ei=5088 |title=Brenda Song Turns Warrior in Disney's 'Wendy Wu' | author=Jacques Steinberg | date=June 15, 2006 | work=] | accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> Song has two younger brothers, Timmy and Nathan. Song holds a ] in ]<ref name="bio" /> and was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade. Song started in show business as a ] in ].<ref name="starscoop" /> | Brenda Song's grandparent's were part of the Xiong clan, but changed their last name to Song when the family immigrated to America from ] in 1976.<ref name="hmong" /> Song was born in ], ] (a suburb of ]) to a ] father, and a ] mother.<ref name="bio" /> Her mother, who was diagnosed with ] in 2005, is a ], and her father works as a second-grade teacher.<ref name="NY">{{cite web | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/15/arts/television/15song.html?ex=1308024000&en=695ce9e0f0d03324&ei=5088&pagewanted=all |title=Brenda Song Turns Warrior in Disney's 'Wendy Wu' | author=Jacques Steinberg | date=June 15, 2006 | work=] | accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> Song has two younger brothers, Timmy and Nathan. Song holds a ] in ]<ref name="bio" /> and was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade. Song started in show business as a ] in ].<ref name="starscoop" /> | ||
| Through home schooling, Song earned a high school diploma at 16.<ref name="NY" /> | Through home schooling, Song earned a high school diploma at 16.<ref name="NY" /> | ||
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Brenda Song (born March 27, 1988) is an American actress. She is best known for starring in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior which is currently the eighth highest viewed Disney Channel Original Movie, with over 5.7 million viewers on the night of its premiere. Song helped co-produce the film, and she and Shin Koyamada will star in the Wendu Wu sequel.
She also stars in the Disney Channel Original Series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as the spoiled heiress London Tipton, and has appeared in other Disney Channel original series and movies. She has guest appearances in many other television series, and she won a Young Artist Award for her work in The Ultimate Christmas Present. She was voted one of Teen People's 25 hottest stars under 25.
Personal life
Brenda Song's grandparent's were part of the Xiong clan, but changed their last name to Song when the family immigrated to America from Laos in 1976. Song was born in Carmichael, California (a suburb of Sacramento) to a Hmong American father, and a Thai American mother. Her mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, is a homemaker, and her father works as a second-grade teacher. Song has two younger brothers, Timmy and Nathan. Song holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade. Song started in show business as a child fashion model in San Francisco.
Through home schooling, Song earned a high school diploma at 16.
She was voted one of Teen People's 25 hottest stars under 25. Song ranked ninth in Netscape's "Top 10 Pretty Petites in Entertainment". In December 2006, CosmoGIRL! and Popstar! Magazine named her The Queen of Disney, and the readers of Askmen.com named her "Actress of the Year".
Song currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and is an avid L.A. Lakers fan. She is managed by The Curtis Talent Management.
Acting career
1996-2003
Song began acting with a Little Caesars commercial at age five, which led to other commercials including a Barbie commercial.
Song's first film appearance was the 1995 short film Requiem, an AFI student film by actress Elizabeth Sung. Song was discovered at 7 years old to play a young version of "Fong," who is played as an adult in the film by Tamlyn Tomita.
Song's early career was marked by numerous minor television roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including appearances on 7th Heaven, Once and Again, Popular, Judging Amy, and The Nightmare Room. She appeared in Bette with close friend Ashley Tisdale.
Her first major part was in Nickelodeon's 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd as Sariffa Chung. Her 2002 appearance on The Bernie Mac Show led to a Young Artist Award nomination for the category "Best Performance in a Television Comedy Series, Guest Starring Young Actress".
Song's first role in a theatrical motion picture was with Santa with Muscles (1996), an independent film starring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. Song appeared in Leave It to Beaver (1998) as Susan Acustis.
Her first major role in a feature film was in the family film Like Mike (2002), starring rapper Bow Wow. Song portrayed the character Reg Stevens; the film received positive reviews and was successful enough to spawn a sequel, in which Song did not participate.
Song starred in the 2000 Disney movie The Ultimate Christmas Present, which won her a Young Artist Award for "Best Performance in a TV Movie Comedy, Supporting Young Actress". She co-starred in other Disney movies, including Get a Clue and Stuck in the Suburbs.
2004-2005
Song guest appeared in Disney Channel shows like That's So Raven, and had a recurring role as Tia in the Disney Channel's Phil of the Future. She had minor roles in many American sitcoms, her most notable appearances were in Will and Grace, One Tree Hill and Strong Medicine.
In 2005, Song was cast in the role of the selfish heiress London Tipton on Disney Channel's Emmys-nominated show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody after auditioning for the roles of Maddie Fitzpatrick and London Tipton. As the series became popular, Song became a featured performer on the Disney Channel and performed a voice role in Disney's American Dragon: Jake Long series.
Song appeared in Get a Clue with actress Lindsay Lohan, and in 2004, she appeared in Warner Brothers's A Cinderella Story with Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray.The film was given mixed reviews by most critics, but the film was a box office success garnering $66 million worldwide.
2006-present
In 2006, Song had a voice-over role in Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen, which also featured the voices of fellow Disney Channel stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse and Emily Osment.
She appeared in the Disney Channel Games 2006 as captain of the Blue Team, and in the second rendition of the Disney Channel Games as captain of the Red Team.
Song is currently hosting a new Disney Channel short series called "Pass the Plate", which is a multicultural series produced in ten countries in association with Disney Channel.
In 2006, Song had her breakthrough role, starring in and co-producing the Disney Channel Original Movies Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, which received 5.7 million viewers making Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior the eighth highest viewed Disney Channel Original Movie. To promote the film, Song traveled to Malaysia, Singapore, and Costa Rica.
Song and Shin Koyamada will star in Wendy Wu 2. Shooting begins in early 2008.
Song has been mentioned in regard to two future projects: Disney's College Road Trip with Raven-Symoné and Martin Lawrence; and American Darlings, a feature film with Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez.
Music career
Song was part of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, a group of performers from several different Disney Channel television series. She took part in the recording and music video of a version of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes". The recording appeared on both the special edition Cinderella DVD and on the DisneyMania 4 CD. The album CD was released in April 2005 under the Walt Disney Records label and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200, and number 2 on the Top Kids Audio chart.
Ian Scott has written and produced songs for her. Being asked if she plans to break into the music scene, Brenda replied, “Well if the opportunity were to come about, I'd be stupid to say no.”
Soundtracks
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" | DisneyMania 4 |
Charity work
In 2006, Song was hostess for the "A World Of Change" annual charity fashion show fundraiser to benefit Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services. Song also participated in The 10th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge. In addition as part of the Disney Channel Games 2007, Song's team supported the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Awards and nominations
- 2001
- Young Artist Award for "Best Performance in a TV Movie Comedy, Supporting Young Actress", for The Ultimate Christmas Present (Won).
- 2003
- Young Artist Award for "Best Performance in a Television Comedy Series, Guest Starring Young Actress", for The Bernie Mac Show (Nominated).
- 2004
- "Poptastic's rising star" award for Popstar! Magazine's 3rd Annual Poptastic Awards! (Won)
- 2006
- "Poptastic's Favourite TV actress" award for Popstar! Magazine's 5th Annual Poptastic Awards! (Won)
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK: "Best TV Actress (Won)
- "Black Reel:Television Best Actress" (Nominated)
- 2007
- "Poptastic's Favourite beauty" award for Popstar! Magazine's 6th Annual Poptastic Awards! (Nominated)
- Emmy Awards: "Outstanding Children's Program - with Suite Life Of Zack and Cody Cast" (Nominated)
- "Image Award:Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program" (Won)
Discography
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | College Road Trip | Christina Wong | Post-production/Walt Disney Pictures |
| Wendy Wu 2 | Wendy Wu | Main Role/Planned to start shooting in 2008 | |
| 2007 | There's Something About Ashley: The Story of Headstrong | Herself | Documentary |
| 2006 | Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior | Wendy Wu | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen | Treat | voice | |
| 2004 | Stuck in the Suburbs | Natasha Kwon-Schwartz | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| A Cinderella Story | Kelly Anderson | Warner Brothers | |
| 2002 | Like Mike | Reg Stevens | Fox |
| Get a Clue | Jennifer | Disney Channel Original Movie | |
| 2000 | The Ultimate Christmas Present | Samantha Kwan | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 1998 | Blade | School Girl | short cameo |
| 1997 | Leave It to Beaver | Susan Acustis | |
| 1996 | Santa with Muscles | Susan | |
| 1995 | Requiem | young Fong |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2008 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | London Tipton | |
| 2004-2005 | Phil of the Future | Tia | 7 Episodes |
| 1999 | 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd | Sariffa Chung |
Guest appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Disney Channel Games 2007 | Herself | Red Team Captain |
| The Early Show | Herself | Aired on November 3 | |
| Good Morning America | Herself | Aired on February 6 | |
| Total Request Live | Herself | Aired on November 19 | |
| Pass the Plate | Herself | Host | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Herself | ||
| Punk'd | Herself | (never aired) | |
| Live with Regis and Kelly | Herself | Aired on May 28 | |
| American Darlings | Unknown yet | Filming | |
| 2006 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Cheerleader Tracey | 1 episode |
| Late Night With Conan O'Brien | Herself | Aired on February 8; Guest | |
| Total Request Live | Herself | Aired on February 7 | |
| Disney Channel Games 2006 | Herself | Blue Team Captain | |
| Mike's Super Short Show | Herself | ||
| Live with Regis and Kelly | Herself | ||
| That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana | London Tipton | Part of the That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana special. | |
| 2004 | Stuck in the Suburbs | Natasha Kwon-Schwartz | |
| Costume Party Capers: The Incredibles | voice over | ||
| Phil of the Future | Tia | 7 episodes | |
| Will and Grace | Cady | Guest Appearance | |
| 2003 | That's So Raven | Amber | Guest Appearance |
| Strong Medicine | Britney | Guest Appearance | |
| One on One | Asanti | 1 episode | |
| One Tree Hill | Lindsey | Guest Appearance | |
| 2002 | Get a Clue | Jennifer | |
| Gilmore Girls | cheerleader captain | Guest Appearance | |
| Grounded for Life | Popular girl | Guest Appearance | |
| Like Mike | Reg Stevens | ||
| The Nightmare Room | unknown | ||
| The Bernie Mac Show | Shannon | 1 episode | |
| George Lopez | Popular Girl #2 | 1 episode | |
| 2001 | ER | Lynda | 1 episode |
| Judging Amy | Vanessa Pran | ||
| Bette | Stacey | 1 episode | |
| Popular | Mandy Shepherd | 1 episode | |
| 2000 | Charmed | Haunted girl | |
| The Ultimate Christmas Present | Samantha Kwan | ||
| Once and Again | Chrissy | 1 episode | |
| 7th Heaven | Cynthia | 2 episodes | |
| 1999 | 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd | Sariffa Chung | |
| 1997 | Leave It to Beaver | Susan Acustis | |
| 1996 | Santa with Muscles | Susan | |
| Small Talk | Panelist | 1 episode | |
| 1995 | Requiem | Young Fong | |
| 1994-1995 | Thunder Alley | Kathy | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ Wameng Moua (September 22, 2005). Bonafide Star: Brenda Song. HmongToday.com. Accessed 2007-12-04.
- ^ About Brenda. BrendaSongSite.com. Accessed 2007-05-19.
- Stacy Jenel Smith. Rising Star: Brenda Song Shows Off Chops in 'Wendy Wu' Netscape Celebrity. Accessed 2007-09-08.
- Izuan Shah (November 10, 2006). Happily on Song star-ecentral.com Accessed 2007-10-27.
- ^ R. Thomas Umstead (January 22, 2007). "Disney Movie Skips to Another Record". Retrieved 2007-09-22.
- Brenda Song is Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (June 2006) AsianceMagazine.com. Retrieved 2007-08-08
- ^ Jacques Steinberg (June 15, 2006). "Brenda Song Turns Warrior in Disney's 'Wendy Wu'". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ Interview with Brenda Song. TheStarScoop.com. Accessed 2007-11-20.
- Stacy Jenel Smith (2007). Top 10 Pretty Petites in Entertainment Netscape. Accessed 2007-11-20.
- Celebrity interview with Brenda Song Teenmag.com Accessed 2007-10-24.
- Brenda Song filmography. Accessed 2007-12-06.
- ""Holidaze" Trailer". DylanSprouse.org. Retrieved November 30.
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"Holidaze: The Christmas that Almost Didn't Happen". revver.com. Retrieved 2007-09-22. - 'Suite Life' Actress Hosting Disney's Multicultural Series buddytv.com Accessed 2007-10-27.
- Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior UltimateDisney.com. Accessed 2007-08-25
- Jeff Yang (2006). Warrior Women-Brenda Song SF gate.com. Accessed 2007-11-20.
- Teen Talks To: Brenda Song TeenMag.com Retrieved 2007-10-14.
- Shin Koyamada Variety.com. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
- Brenda Song Teen Mag Interview 2 TeenMag.com. Accessed 2007-11-02.
- New York Times Movies College Road Trip Cast. Accessed 2007-11-20
- "Brenda Song Biography". Biggeststars.com. Retrieved 2007-09-22.
- Disneymania, vol 4. Allmusic.com. Accessed 2007-06-18.
- Producers. MarkJacksonProductions.com. Accessed 2007-11-22.
- A World Of Change Charity Event:Brenda Song SplashMag.com. Accessed 2007-10-22.
- Brenda Song participates The 10th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge kintera.org Accessed 2007-10-21.
- 22nd Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2007-06-20.
- 24th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2007-06-20.
External links
- The Official Brenda Song Site
- Brenda Song at IMDb
- Template:Tvtome person
- Brenda Song at AskMen.com
- Math Spotlight on... Brenda Song EBSCOhost.com Accessed 2007-10-21. Scholastic Press, 2005, ISBN 9572420500537