Brenda Song Trivia | 60 facts about the famous actress

Brenda Song is an American actress, who first appeared on the Disney Channel, where she actually rose to fame.

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1. Brenda Song was born on March 27th, 1988.
2. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
3. She is an American actress.
4. She was born in California.
5. Her father is Hmong and her mother is Thai-American. Brenda, her parents, and her younger brothers Timmy and Nathan now live in a suburb of Los Angeles.
6. Brenda was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
7. Brenda Song began her career at the age of six, working as a child model.
8. She made her screen debut with a guest appearance on the sitcom Thunder Alley (1995).
9. She then went on to roles such as the children’s television series Fudge (1995) and the Nickelodeon series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (1999).
10. Brenda Song starred in the Disney Channel original film The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000), which won her a Young Artist Award.
11. She subsequently signed a contract with Disney Channel and earned widespread recognition for playing the titular character in the action film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006), and London Tipton in the comedy franchise The Suite Life (2005–2011), earning her acclaim and two Young Hollywood Awards
12. She additionally played the character of Tia on Phil of the Future (2004-2005).
13. She had starring roles in the television films Get a Clue (2002) and the comedy film Stuck in the Suburbs (2004).
14. Song made her transition into mainstream roles with the critically acclaimed biographical drama film The Social Network (2010).
15. She later went on to roles in the ABC political thriller Scandal (2012–2013), the Fox sitcom New Girl and the sitcom Dads (2013).
16. In October 2014, she signed a talent holding deal with Fox and 20th Century Fox Television, and was subsequently cast in several television pilots for NBC and CBS, including the medical drama series Pure Genius (2016–2017) and the action drama series Station 19 (2018–2020).
17. She provided the voice of Anne Boonchuy in the Disney Channel animated series Amphibia (2019–2022) and starred as Madison Maxwell in the Hulu comedy-drama series Dollface (2019–2022).
18. She has also headlined the romantic comedy film Angry Angel (2017), the psychological thriller film Secret Obsession (2019) and the comedy-drama film Changeland (2019).
19. In 2010, Song had begun dating musician Trace Cyrus.
20. They were engaged from 2011 to 2012, and following a series of on-and-off dating, their relationship ended in 2017.
21. That same year, Song began a relationship with Macaulay Culkin.
22. Together they have a son.
23. Their son, Dakota Song Culkin, born on April 5, 2021, was named after Culkin’s late sister Dakota.
24. A self-proclaimed total dork, she loves sampling international cuisine, shopping and studying. She is an avid Los Angeles Lakers fan.
25. While growing up, she wanted to take ballet lessons, but her mother refused and put her in karate lessons.
26. Her family immigrated to the United States from Laos in 1976.
27. Brenda Song was ranked #5 in Forbes Hollywood’s Top-Paid Tweens list [2006]. She was getting paid an estimated $5.5 million.
28. She has a Maltepoo called Teddy.
29. Voted one of Teen People’s 25 hottest stars under 25.
30. CosmoGIRL! and Popstar! Magazine called her the Queen of Disney.
31. Her favorite kind of music is rock.
32. She has been home-schooled since the fourth grade.
33. She graduated from high school at the age of 16.
34. Participated in the 13th Annual Race to Erase M.S. charity event by modeling clothes.
35. She started modeling at the age of 3.
36. Brenda was team captain for three summers in a row in the Disney Channel Games.
37. Ranked #10 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch “future stars of tomorrow” (2006).
38. Her favorite singers are Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey and Ashlee Simpson.
39. She likes reading “Memoirs of a Geisha.”.
40. She obviously speaks Hmong and Thai.
41. She got her first gig when her friend couldn’t go to an audition for a commercial and asked if Brenda could go.
42. Brenda was pretty good in academics and eventually ended up doing her major in psychology, with a minor degree in business studies.
43. Her musical theater roles include leads in Carousel, The Music Man, Cinderella, Damn Yankees, and The Little Mermaid, among others.
44. She’s a fan of the late Natalie Wood.
45. Both sets of her grandparents were musicians during the Big Band era.
46. She has three cats and a dog.
47. Her stylist is Rachel Zoe, who’s also the stylist of Nicole Richie.
48. Her idols are Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie.
49. Lindsay Lohan and Ashley Tisdale were among the guests at her 16th birthday party.
50. One of Teen People 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 [2006].
51. First magazine cover was the April 2004 issue of Popstar! Magazine.
52. One of Teen People 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 [2005].
53. Once saved her brother, Timmy Song, from drowning.
54. She often watched and studies Audrey Hepburn films.
55. She was rated the #5 Hottest Teen Female Star for 2006 based on her acting, endorsement deals, public appearances, and charity work.
56. Has a net worth of approximately $7 million dollars based on her movies, shows, and other works.
57. Brenda Song and Ashley Tisdale are still good friends with Dylan and Cole Sprouse. Brenda Song and Ashley Tisdale don’t just reminisce on fond memories of Disney. The stars still hang out with Dylan and Cole Sprouse from time to time.
58. Her first kiss was on «The Suite Life of Zack and Cody», when she was 16 years old.
59. She used to enjoy writing in a journal, as it comes naturally to her and it really helps her escape reality for a while.
60. She once said that London Tipton wss her fantasy character