Brenda Song

Brenda Song is an American actress.

She gained mainstream recognition from her appearances in television series such as The Suite Life (2005–2011) and Phil of the Future (2004–2005).

Career

Brenda Song started her own career in the entertainment industry as a young girl. She modeled for some commercials, such as Little Caesars and Barbie.

She made her official debut on TV by appearing in Thunder Alley (1994).

Since then, her opportunities to be an actress then became wider than ever, proven by her appearance in some movies and series, such as Santa with Muscles (1996), Leave It to Beaver (1997), Once and Again (1999), and Popular (1999).

In 2002, Brenda Song gained more popularity after appearing in The Bernie Mac Show. Her actual career breakthrough began after she signed with Disney that year.

After signing with Disney, Brenda started to show her acting in various Disney movies and series, such as Get a Clue (2002), That’s So Raven (2003), Phil of The Future (2004), and many more.

In 2006, she starred in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as London Tipton, which blew up her popularity.

Later, she appeared in more iconic series, such as The Suite Life on Deck (2008), Phineas and Ferb (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place (2009), and Hannah Montana (2009).

In that year, she appeared in The Social Network, which earned her various awards.

Since then she has worked for various acting projects, such as Scandal (2012), Dads (2013), Pure Genius (2016), and Angry Angel (2017).

Profile

Real Name: Brenda Song
Stage Name: Brenda Song
Nickname: Brenda
Birthday: March 27, 1988
Birthplace: Carmichael, California, United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: American
Religion: –
Profession: Actress
Education: University of California.
Hobbies: Shopping, martial arts, studying, watching basketball games
Facebook: Brenda Song Official
X: @BrendaSong
Threads: @brendasong
Instagram: @brendasong
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 34-24-34 (Bust -34, Waist -24, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)

Family

Father: –
Mother: Mai Song
Brother: Nathan Song, Timmy Song
Sister: –
Children: Dakota Song Culkin, Carson Song Culkin

Boyfriend & Dating History

Trace Cyrus

She dated Trace, who’s the brother of Miley Cyrus, around early 2010s. In 2011, the couple officially announced their engagement.

That being said, in the next year, media reported that the pair called the engagement quit in 2011.

He stated that they have to go “separate ways” and “split up a couple of months ago.” Additionally, he mentioned about how they will “continue to focus on our careers,” so it seemed that they parted on good terms.

They went on an on-and-off relationship for the next few years, but eventually broke up for real in 2017.

He released a song titled Brenda on Valentine’s Day the following year, citing that he “wrote this song last year in Nashville after Brenda & I broke up,” and that the song “was my final goodbye as we ended our relationship.”

Macaulay Culkin

Brenda and Macaulay met in 2017 on the filming site of Changeland. They tend to keep the relationship private for the first several years of it.

She opened up about him in an interview with Esquire in 2020, citing that how “how incredibly kind and loyal and sweet and smart” he is.

In April 2021, the pair announced that they have welcomed a baby son named Dakota Song Culkin.

Media reported afterwards that they were apparently engaged, as Brenda was seen wearing a ring during an outing event in Beverly Hills.

They reportedly welcomed the second baby named Carson at one point before Christmas in 2022.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources, she’s estimated to own around $8 million to $10 million of net worth. She appeared to earn her income primarily from working as an actress.

Real Estate

In 2019, Brenda and Macaulay purchased a farmhouse-style house located near Studio City for $2.5 million.

The 3,700 sq-ft property reportedly has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, high ceilings, and automated shades.

In August 2022, they purchased a house located in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, from Kiefer Sutherland for $8 million.

The living space stands on top of 4,900 sq-ft of space, and features five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

The pair listed their Studio City house on the market for $3.2 million in October 2022, which finally sold for the asked price in November 2022.

Facts

Brenda is a pet lover.
She owns two dogs.
She always keeps in touch with her fans through her social media platforms.
Brenda’s parents were born in Thailand.
Her father is a school teacher.
Brenda’s mother is a housewife.
Originally her last name was Xiong, but she and her family changed it to Song when they moved to United States.
She moved to the US with her mother when she was 6 years old.
When she was younger, Brenda wanted to learn ballet.
Her brother wanted to learn taekwondo when he was young, so her mother settled on taekwondo to take Brenda and her brother to one place.
Brenda already got a black belt in taekwondo.
During the ninth grade, Brenda had titled as an All-American Scholar.
She already got a high school diploma when she was 16 years old.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

The Last Showgirl (2024), as Marianne
Love Accidentally (2022), as Alexa
Bobbleheads: The Movie (2020), as Kelani (voice)
Secret Obsession (2019), as Jennifer Allen Williams
Changeland (2019), as Pen
Little Sister (2010), as storyteller
The Social Network (2010), as Christy Ling
Boogie Town (2009), as Natalie
College Road Trip (2008), as Nancy
Like Mike (2002), as Reg Stevens
Leave It to Beaver (1997), as Susan Acustis
Santa with Muscles (1996), as Susan

TV Series

Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix | 2023-present), as Princess Akemi
Chibiverse (Disney Channel | 2022), as Anne Boonchuy (voice)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney Channel | 2022), as Vanessa Vue (voice)
Dollface (Hulu | 2019-present), as Madison Maxwell
Teen Girl in a Frog World (Disney Channel | 2019), as Anne Boonchuy (voice)
Amphibia (Disney Channel | 2019-present), as Anne Boonchuy (voice)
Station 19 (ABC | 2018-2020), as JJ
Angry Angel (Freeform | 2017), as Allison Pyke
Superstore (NBC | 2017), as Kristen
Freaktown (Disney XD | 2016), as B-1000
Pure Genius (CBS | 2016-2017), as Angie Cheng
Life in Pieces (CBS | 2016), as Bonnie
Miles from Tomorrowland (Disney Junior | 2015), as Frida (voice)
The League (FXl | 2014), as Rosette
Dads (Fox | 2013-2014), as Veronica
New Girl (Fox | 2013), as Daisy
Scandal (ABC | 2012-2013), as Alissa (voice)
Key & Peele (Mad TV | 2012), as Purple Falcon
The Suite Life Movie (Disney Channel | 2011), as London Tipton
Hannah Montana (Disney Channel | 2009), as London Tipton
Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel | 2009), as London Tipton
Special Delivery (Sky Movies | 2008), as Alice Cantwell
The Suite Life on Deck (Disney Channel | 2008-2011), as London Tipton
The Emperor’s New School (Disney Channel | 2007), as Dancing Queen (voice)
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (Disney Channel | 2006), as Wendy Wu
American Dragon: Jake Long (Disney Channel | 2006), as Cheerleader Tracey (voice)
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (Disney Channel | 2005-2008), as London Tipton
Phil of the Future (Disney Channel | 2004-2005), as Tia
Stuck in the Suburbs (Disney Channel | 2004), as Natasha Kwon-Schwartz
One on One (UPN | 2003), as Asoniti
Lilo & Stitch: The Series (ABC | 2003), as Mitzi Suzuki (voice)
That’s So Raven (Disney Channel | 2003), as Amber
For the People (Lifetime | 2002), as Ellie
George Lopez (ABC | 2002), as Jennifer
The Nightmare Room (Kids’ WB | 2002), as Tessa
Judging Amy (CBS | 2001), as Vanessa Pran
ER (NBC | 2001), as Lynda An
Bette (CBS | 2001), as Stacey
7th Heaven (The WB | 2000), as Cynthia
The Ultimate Christmas Present (Disney Channel | 2000), as Samantha Kwan
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (Nickelodeon | 2000-2002), as Sariffa Chung
Popular (The WB | 1999), as Mandy Shepherd
Once and Again (ABC | 1999), as Chrissy
Thunder Alley (ABC | 1994-1995), as Kathy

TV Shows

The Eric Andre Show (Adult Swim | 2020), as herself
The Bernie Mac Show (Fox | 2002), as Shannon

Awards

2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival – Special Jury Prize – The Last Showgirl
2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards – Best Ensemble Cast – The Social Network
2010 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards – Best Ensemble Acting – The Social Network
2010 Hollywood Film Awards – Ensemble of the Year – The Social Network
2006 Young Hollywood Awards – Superstar of Tomorrow – The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
2006 Young Hollywood Awards – Best Role Model – The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
2001 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy), Supporting Young Actress – The Ultimate Christmas Present

Nominations

2011 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards – Funniest TV Sidekick – The Suite Life on Deck
2011 Gold Derby Awards – Best Ensemble Cast – The Social Network
2010 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards – Best Acting Ensemble – The Social Network
2010 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards – Best Ensemble Cast Best Ensemble Performance – The Social Network
2006 Asian Excellence Awards – Newcomers Award – The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
2003 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series, Guest Starring Young Actress – The Bernie Mac Show

Quotes

“[My family] were very, very poor. We had no money. My mom was still in school, my dad was in college to be a schoolteacher. My parents had no idea what this industry was. They were immigrants, refugees, they didn’t understand.”

“I didn’t get a lot of auditions. It wasn’t until I got into the Disney family that they were so very open. So, I feel really proud of that because for me, growing up, I didn’t see a lot of girls who looked like me on TV and it was a little disheartening.”

“Coming from The Disney Channel, anything I do is going to offend somehow, somewhere, somehow.”

“My dad loves to cook. I’m half Thai, and growing up, that’s all we ate in my house. My dad was very big on the idea that dinnertime and cooking time was also family time.”

“I joke around all the time, ‘I’m Asian; I’m really good at math.'”

“To this day, just always treat people the way you want to be treated. Whether it’s family or friends or co-workers, I think it’s the most important thing. Whether you have success or don’t have it, whether you’re a good person is all that matters.”

“I’m a huge breast cancer awareness advocate because my mom went through breast cancer recently. It really brought our family closer.”

“Growing up, I never saw Asian-Americans on TV at all.”

FAQs

Who is Brenda Song?

She is an American actress.

Who is Brenda Song’s real name?

Her real name is Brenda Song.

What makes Brenda Song famous?

She gained mainstream recognition from her appearances in television series such as The Suite Life (2005–2011) and Phil of the Future (2004–2005).