Brenda Song Biography, Wiki, Movies & Tv Series Show, Net Worth
Birth name: Brenda Julietta Song
Nickname: Bren, B, Bren S, BS
Date of birth: March 27, 1988
Age: 34 years
Place of birth: Carmichael, California, USA
Profession: actress, model
Marital status: 1 child
Children: Dakota Song Culkin
Partner: Macaulay Culkin (2017–)
Parents: Mai Song
Height: 157 cm
Original hair color: black
Eye color: Brown
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Net Worth: $8 Million
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Brenda Song, born Brenda Juliette Song, was born on March 27, 1988 in Carmichael, a suburb of Sacramento, California. His mother is of Thai origin, while his father is of Vietnamese origin. His paternal grandparents were from the Xiong clan but later changed their family name to Song.
His parents met in Sacramento. His father works as a teacher, while his mother is a housewife. He has two younger brothers, Timmy, who is three years younger, and Nathan, who is eight years younger. When Brenda and her mother were six years old, they moved to the city of mothers, Los Angeles, for her acting career, and two years later the rest of the family followed.
He was educated privately and earned his degree at age 16, followed by community college courses. He earned his master’s degree in psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Brenda Song Career
She started her career as a child model, after which she appeared in several commercials. He began his acting career in the works of Elizabeth Sung, first appeared in the short film Requiem in 1995, and then appeared in The White Fox. He appeared in the series Thunder Alley for two episodes and later appeared in the children’s series Fudge. She portrayed Jenny in the series.
In 1996, she played the character of Susan in the comedy Muszklimikulás, and in 1997 in Bízd czi az öckösre! was seen in the work entitled From 1999 to 2002, she was seen in the Nickelodeon series Dog Flies… as Sariffa Chung. In addition, he was seen in series such as Once Again, Seventh Heaven, The Garcia Brothers, Emergency and Destined for Amy.
In 2000, he was seen in the work The Most Beautiful Christmas Gift, and for his performance in 2001, he won an award at the Young Artist award ceremony. In 2002, he appeared in the series The Bernie Mac Show, and after that he played the character of Reg Stevens in the family film The Miracle Pike. After that, he signed a contract with the Disney channel.
She got her first role from Disney in the movie Girl Detectives, and also guest starred in the series That’s So Raven and One on One. Between 2004 and 2005, Phil was a recurring character in the series from the future. Also in 2004, he appeared in the self-produced film of the Disney channel, Külvárosi teenirow. She was portrayed by Natasha Kwon-Schwartz in the work.
In 2005, she got the role of London Tipton in the Disney series The Life of Zack and Cody without an audition. According to the original script, her character was originally called Paris, but later the creators decided on the name London. In the series, her best friend and later the main villain of High School Musical, Ashley Tisdale, was also cast. The series ended in 2008, but the journey of the protagonists did not end there, as Disney launched its new exciting series, which was entitled Zack and Cody’s life on board. The new series ran for three seasons and ended in 2011.
In 2006, she was seen in the film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. The work on the film started in a mess, as the film was originally supposed to represent the comedy genre, but the makers could not find a suitable actor who could be a comedian and a talented taekwondo player at the same time.
Originally, Brenda was only going to be a supporting character in the film, but later she was chosen for the main role, because of her talent and humor. In 2008, she was seen in the work Tan-túra in the role of Nancy. In 2009, he was seen in the film Special Delivery, and in 2010 he appeared in the drama Social Network alongside Justin Timberlake, Jesse Einsberg and Andrew Garfield. In 2012, we saw her as Natalie in Boogie Town, and she was also a recurring character in the series Scandal.
In 2013, he was seen in the new series of the FOX channel, How you are raised in your wood, but the series did not reach a second season, and after that he appeared as a guest in the series My Family in Pieces. Between 2016 and 2017, she played the role of Angie Chang in the series Pure Genius. The CBS series was originally supposed to be titled Bunker Hill, but the creators later decided on the now-known title.
In 2018, he joined the staff of District 19, in the series he played the role of JJ for six episodes, then returned again in 2020 for a few episodes. In 2019, we saw her in the new Netflix movie, Secret Obsession, and in the same year, she got the role of Madison Maxwell in the new series of the Hulu channel, Dollface. His partners in the series are Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell, and the second season debuted in February 2022.
MINOR MUSIC CAREER
Brenda was a member of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars musical troupe. He took part in the recording and music video for ‘A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes’, the music can be found on the DisneyMania 4 album, which was released on April 4, 2006. In 2006, she sang the song ‘I’m Not That Girl’ in the film Wendy: Wu Homecoming Warrior.
Appeared in Anneliese van der Pol’s ‘Over It’ and Taran Killam’s ‘More Than Me’ music videos. He performed ‘Bop To The Top’ and ‘Really Great’ in the High School Musical-themed episode of The Life of Zack and Cody. ‘Really Great’ headlined London Tipton’s Yay Me! online series. In another Life of Zack and Cody episode, she sang ‘Bling Is My Favorite Thing’. In these parts, he intentionally sang badly because his character, London, has a stick ear. Ian Scott wrote and produced demo songs for her. In 2008, we could hear three songs from him in the movie Special Delivery, ‘Life Goes By’, ‘You Wish’ and ‘Love Just Is’.
Brenda Song Charity
In 2006, she hosted the A World Of Change charity fashion show for Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services. He also supported the 10th Annual LA Cancer Challenge. In 2006 and 2007, he participated in the YMCA Healthy Kids Day event in Chicago. In 2007, she helped children and their families learn more about healthy eating as part of Pass the Plate. In 2008, he was part of the Power of Youth carnival to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She also appeared in the Our Time to Vote commercial, alongside singer Paula Abdual and other celebrities, aimed at encouraging American citizens to vote during the 2008 presidential election. In 2009, she participated in the Diet Pepsi Easter Holiday House event, where she decorated eggs that were sold in an online auction to benefit Feeding America.
He was the spokesperson for Disney’s environmental campaign, Disney’s Friends for Change. He appeared in several commercials of the campaign on the Disney channel. The goal was to explain to the children how to protect the Earth. In 2010, she was a surprise celebrity guest on the Walt Disney Company’s Disney Cruise Line. In 2011, he was the spokesperson for the clothing brand OP.
Brenda Song Private Life
In 2008, he met Miley Cyrus’ brother, singer-guitarist Trace Cyrus. Their relationship was confirmed in May 2010 when they appeared together at Nylon’s Young Hollywood event. The couple went through several ups and downs. There was also a pregnancy rumor, which her mother later denied. On October 14, 2011, Trace proposed to Brenda, but they broke off their engagement in 2012. Trace revealed in an official statement that they ended their relationship in order to focus on their careers.
She met actor Macaulay Culkin during the filming of the film Changeland, and in July 2017 rumors surfaced that they were dating. The news turned out to be even more true, because Brenda and Macaulay were seen more and more together in public, and in December they were caught kissing by the photographers. The couple had a child, Dakota Song Culkin, on April 5, 2021. And in January 2022, Culkin proposed to Brenda, who happily said yes.
Brenda Song AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Won
2011: Palm Springs International Film Festival … Ensemble Cast – The Social Network
2010: Hollywood Film Festival … Ensemble of the Year – The Social Network
2010: Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards … Best Ensemble Acting – The Social Network
2006: Young Hollywood Awards … Best Role Model – The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
2006: Young Hollywood Awards … Superstar of Tomorrow … The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
2003: Austin Fantastic Fest … Best Supporting Actress – Like Mike
2001: Young Artist Awards … Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy), Supporting Young Actress – The Ultimate Christmas Present
Nominated
2011: Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards … Best Acting Ensemble – The Social Network
2011: Central Ohio Film Critics Association … Best Ensemble – The Social Network
2011: Gold Derby Awards … Ensemble Cast – The Social Network
2011: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards … Favorite TV Sidekick
2010: San Diego Film Critics Society Awards … Best Ensemble Performance – The Social Network
2010: Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards … Best Acting Ensemble – The Social Network
2008: Kids’ Choice Awards, Australia … Favorite Television Star – The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
2003: Young Artist Awards … Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series, Guest Starring Young Actress – The Bernie Mac Show
INTERESTS
─ The CosmoGIRL! and Popstar! Magazine called her the Queen of Disney
─ Her favorite music genre is rock
─ Her favorite singers are Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey and Ashlee Simpson
─ She likes to read, one of her favorite books is Memoirs of a Geisha
─ She can speak Hmong and Thai
─ Her role models are Angelina Jolie and Marilyn Monroe
─ Big fan of Audrey Hepburn
─ in 2004 Popstar! She first appeared on the cover of the magazine’s April issue
─ Rachel Zoe is her stylist
─ She once saved one of her younger brothers from the water
─ She is good friends with actresses Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and Kristin Herrera
─ She owns two cats and a dog
Brenda Song Movies & Tv Series Show
2022 Love Accidentally – Alexa
2020 Bobbleheads: The Movie (voice) – Kelani
2019 Secret Obsession – Jennifer Williams
2019 Changeland – Pen
2017 Real Life (TV) – Lauren
2017 Angry Angel (TV) – Allison Pyke
2015 Take It from Us (TV) – Cailtlin
2012 Boogie Town – Natalie
2012 Table for Three (TV) – Cricket
2012 First Kiss (short film) – Samantha
2011 Tinkerbell and the Big Race (short film, dubbing) – Chloe
2011 Don Cheadle Is Captain Planet (short film) – Gi
2011 Zack and Cody in a Twin Experiment (TV) – London Tipton
2010 Social Network – Christy
2009 Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana – London Tipton
2008 Special Delivery (TV) – Alice Cantwell
2008 Little Spirit: Christmas in New York (TV, voice)
2008 Teaching Tour – Nancy
2007 That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana – London Tipton
2006 The Christmas That Almost Missed (voice) – Treat
2006 Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (TV) – Wendy Wu
2004 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV) – Natasha Kwon-Schwartz
2002 Wonder Pike – Reg Stevens
2002 Detectives (TV) – Jennifer
2000 The Most Beautiful Christmas Present (TV) – Samantha Elizabeth Kwan
1997 Trust only for the little brother! – Susan
1997 The White Fox (short film) – Fox Fairy
1996 Musclimikúlás – Susan
1995 Requiem (short film) – Young Fong
SERIES
2022 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (voice)
2019 – 2022 Dollface – Madison Maxwell
2019 – 2021 Frogland (voice) – Anne Boonchuy / Anna
2018 – 2020 District 19 – JJ
2019 Teen Girl in a Frog World (voice) – Anne Boonchuy
2014 – 2018 Robot Chicken (voice) – Misty / Sailor Mars / Prostitute
2017 Superstore – The Brain Shift – Kristen
2016 – 2017 Pure Genius – Angie Cheng
2016 My Family in Pieces – Bonnie
2015 Miles from the Future (voice) – Auntie Frida / Frida
2014 The League – Rosette
2013 – 2014 How to Raise Your Tree – Veronica
2013 New Girl – Daisy
2012 – 2013 Scandal – Alissa
2012 Key and Peele – Purple Falcon
2008 – 2011 Zack and Cody on Board – London Tipton
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place – London Tipton
2009 Hannah Montana – London Tipton
2009 Phineas and Ferb (voice) – Wendy
2005 – 2008 Life of Zack and Cody – London Tipton
2007 Yay Me! Starring London Tipton – London Tipton
2007 King’s School (voice) – Dancing Queen
2006 American Dragon (voice) – Cheerleader Tracey
2004 – 2005 Phil from the Future – Tia
2003 One on One – Asoniti
2003 Lilo & Stitch (voice) – Mitzi Suzuki
2003 That’s So Raven – Amber
2002 George Lopez – Jennifer
2002 For the People – Mia
1999 – 2002 Let me be a dog… – Sariffa Chung
2002 The Nightmare Room – Tessa Wayne
2002 The Bernie Mac Show – Shannon
2001 Doomed to Amy – Vanessa Pran
2001 Emergency – Lynda An
2001 Bette – Stacey
2000 The Garcia Brothers – Jennifer
2000 Seventh Heaven – Cynthia
1999 Popular – Mandy Shepherd
1999 MADtv – Trick-or-Treater
1999 Again and Again – Chrissy
1996 Small Talk – Panelist #2
1995 Fudge – Jenny
1994 – 1995 Thunder Alley – Kathy
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Jeannie Mai and Brenda Song the same person?
Ans: Jeannie Mai is Not Brenda Song
2. What does Brenda Song do now?
Ans: Since June 17, 2019, she has starred in the Disney animation series Amphibia as Anne Boonchuy.
3. Are Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin married?
Ans: They welcomed a son in 2021 and got engaged less than a year later.