Actress Brenda Xiong is of Hmong and Thai American descent. Brenda Song was born in Carmichael, California on March 27, 1988 to a Thia-American mother and a Hmong father. She has two younger brothers by the names of Timmy and Nathan. Brenda is currently living with her parents and younger brothers in a suburb of Los Angeles, California.
Brenda has been acting since the tender age of six. She is no ordinary actress, as she is a noticeable person on the Disney Channel. She has appeared in the following Disney Channel Original Movies: "Stuck in the Suburbs", "Get a Clue", and "The Ultimate Christmas Present". To add to her Disney credits, Brenda has appeared on "Phil of the Future" playing the recurring role of Tia. She also had a guest star credit for the Disney show, "That's So Raven".
Brenda's other TV show credits include being a guest star on "George Lopez", "The Bernie Mac Show", "7th Heaven", "One On One", "The Nightmare Room", "Judging Amy", "Popular", and "Once Again". She was a panelist on the show, "Small Talk". Brenda also had a staring role for the show, "The 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd".
On the big screen, she starred in "Like Mike" opposite Lil' Bow Wow and Jonathan Lipnicki, and appeared in "Leave It To Beaver" and "Santa With Muscles" starring Hulk Hogan.
Brenda has also done commercials, including the Little Caesars commercial, which was her first commercial at the age of 5, and has appeared in films as well.
Brenda Song has also sang alongside other Disney Channel stars in their rendition of "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" which was released on both the special edition "Cinderella" DVD and on the Disneymania 4 CD
Brenda is currently playing the spoiled rich hotel heiress, London Tipton, on the Disney Channel Original Series, "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody".
Brenda has been acting since the tender age of six. She is no ordinary actress, as she is a noticeable person on the Disney Channel. She has appeared in the following Disney Channel Original Movies: "Stuck in the Suburbs", "Get a Clue", and "The Ultimate Christmas Present". To add to her Disney credits, Brenda has appeared on "Phil of the Future" playing the recurring role of Tia. She also had a guest star credit for the Disney show, "That's So Raven".
Brenda's other TV show credits include being a guest star on "George Lopez", "The Bernie Mac Show", "7th Heaven", "One On One", "The Nightmare Room", "Judging Amy", "Popular", and "Once Again". She was a panelist on the show, "Small Talk". Brenda also had a staring role for the show, "The 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd".
On the big screen, she starred in "Like Mike" opposite Lil' Bow Wow and Jonathan Lipnicki, and appeared in "Leave It To Beaver" and "Santa With Muscles" starring Hulk Hogan.
Brenda has also done commercials, including the Little Caesars commercial, which was her first commercial at the age of 5, and has appeared in films as well.
Brenda Song has also sang alongside other Disney Channel stars in their rendition of "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" which was released on both the special edition "Cinderella" DVD and on the Disneymania 4 CD
Brenda is currently playing the spoiled rich hotel heiress, London Tipton, on the Disney Channel Original Series, "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody".
Brenda's favorite channel is the Food Network channel.
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Brenda has a puppy named Teddy Bear that she got for her 19th birthday.
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Brenda plays London on The Suite Life who loves to go shopping, but ironically, she grew up in Carmichael which didn't have a shopping mall!
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Brenda attended the Disney Channel New Year's Eve Sing-along Bowl-athon.
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Brenda's New Year's resolution for 2007 is not to have a resolution.
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Brenda won the "Best Overall Style" trophy during the Disney Channel New Year Sing-Along Bowl-Athon on December 31, 2006.
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Brenda provided the voice for Trick in the 2006 animated movie, Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen.
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Brenda's birth element is Fire.
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Brenda says her fashion icon is Jennifer Lopez.
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Brenda sees herself in 10 years as 10 years older, and hopefully 10 years wiser.
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Brenda's role model, admire, is her mother.
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Brenda's favorite sound is rain drops.
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Brenda's favorite animal are monkeys.
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Brenda's favorite topic of conversation is anything.
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Brenda's favorite time of the day is evening.
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Brenda's favorite time of the year is summer.
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Brenda would like to visit Thailand.
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Brenda's favorite type of food is Mexican.
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Brenda likes every style of music.
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Brenda's favorite outdoor activity is golf.
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Brenda's favorite sport is basketball.
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Brenda, Ashley, Dylan, and Cole (the main teen stars of the Suite Life) are given the title "The Fab Four" by Tiger Beat Magazine.
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Brenda loves Cole and Dylan Sprouse because they remind her of her brothers.
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Brenda presented at the NAMIC Vision Awards with Ashley Tisdale.
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The name Brenda is of Scandinavian origin. The name Brenda means, "Sword".
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Brenda Song is currently single.
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Brenda's natural hair color is dark brown.
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Brenda's family is part of the Xiong clan.
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Brenda takes online courses at the University of California at Berkely on top of attending community college.
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Brenda's birthday is two days after that of her Phil of The Future co-star, Alyson Michalka, though Brenda is a year older.
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Brenda was in the new issue of Teen People (with Lindsay Lohan on the cover), Popstar! and Bop.
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The Disney Channel Holiday video features a special Christmas episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody starring Brenda Song.
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On August 5, 2005 Brenda Song went to New York City and caught a performance of Beauty and the Beast and posed with star Brooke Tansley backstage after loving every minute of the musical.
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Brenda was at the 7th Annual Easter EGGS-Plosion 2005 on Saturday, March 26th, 2005.
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Brenda has a ninth dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
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Brenda Song is most familiar to Disney Channel viewers, having starred in three and soon to be four DCOMs and in two TV shows.
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Brenda is granted free admission at Disneyland.
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Brenda's favorite ride at Disney Land happens to be the revamped Space Mountain.
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Brenda had a featured role in the film, Blade.
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Brenda had a lead role in the film, Game In The Sun.
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Brenda had a role in the film, The White Fox.
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Brenda's trade mark is her husky voice.
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Brenda played the role of Young Fong in the 1995 film titled, Requiem.
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Brenda appeared in a Disney Imagineer That commercial on the Disney Channel.
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Brenda's ideal boyfriend would be someone that she could relate to, that she could just talk with and not have to worry, and someone who isn't insecure.
(edit) Tiger Beat Magazine says that if it weren't for their different backgrounds, they'd swear that Ashley and Brenda were related. (edit) As friends, Brenda and Ashley Tisdale help solve each other's problems. (edit) In an issue of Tiger Beat Magazine, it says that Ashley (Tisdale) and Brenda Song have the same favorites: shopping, makeup, and yummy drinks from Coffee Bean. (edit) Brenda, as well as Dylan and Cole Sprouse, were invited to Ashley Tisdale's 19th birthday party. (edit) Ashley and Brenda worked together on an episode for the Bette Midler Show. (edit) Brenda's little brother hangs out with Dylan and Cole Sprouse. (edit) Brenda Song went to the director of Stuck in the Suburbs daughter’s 4th birthday. (edit) Brenda doesn't have a favorite character. (edit) Brenda Song quotes the Suite Life of Zack and Cody as "this is a story I don't want to be excluded." (edit) Brenda Song has met legendary actor Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie's father. (edit) Brenda enjoys singing karaoke with Ricky Ullman. (edit) Brenda thinks Ricky Ullman is "the all around best guy in the world." (edit) For Brenda Song, working in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is really the suite life. (edit) Brenda Song has an interest in martial arts. (edit) Brenda's nicknames are "B" and "Bren". (edit) Brenda's favorite designer is Marc Jacobs. (edit) Brenda's favorite music artists are Eminem and Avril Lavigne. (edit) Brenda's favorite movies are: Titanic, Oceans 11, and The Bourne Identity. (edit) Brenda made an appearance at the music video "A Dream Is A Wish A Heart Makes" as a member of the Disney Channel Circle Of Stars. (edit) Brenda's favorite subject is English. (edit) Brenda's favorite color is purple. (edit) Brenda's favorite ice cream flavor is nutty coconut. (edit) In her whole life, Brenda has never smoked nor consumed alcohol. (edit) Brenda's outdoor activities include basketball, gold, and tennis. (edit) Brenda chose psychology as her major because it helps her get into the minds of her characters in order to play them well. (edit) Brenda was home schooled and earned a high school diploma at the age of 16. (edit) Brenda opposes the body image concept that the media attack young girls with. (edit) Brenda has already earned enough of a reputation that she rarely has to audition anymore. (edit) Brenda made her acting debut in a commercial for “Little Caesar's Pizza” at age 5. (edit) Brenda annually visits her hometown to celebrate Hmong New Year. (edit) Because of her pride of being Hmong, Brenda is a cultural person, doing whatever she can to experience her Hmong heritage. (edit) Brenda is thought to be Chinese or Korean by people who are unaware that she is Hmong. (edit) Brenda's last name was originally spelled 'Xiong' before her grandparents immigrated to America. (edit) Brenda is friends with Kristin Herrera, who played Dana on Zoey 101. (edit) Brenda played the role of Samantha Kwan in the 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie titled, The Ultimate Christmas Present. (edit) Brenda's height is 5' 1¾" (1.57 m). (edit) Brenda's birthstone is Aquamarine, also know as blood stone, symbolizing courage. (edit) Brenda's Chinese Zodiac sign is the dragon. (edit) Brenda played the role of Susan in the film Santa with Muscles. (edit) Brenda thinks London is completely different from her besides the fact that they both love shopping. (edit) Abercrombie & Fitch is one of the designers that Brenda likes . (edit) Brenda didn't get to attend high school. (edit) Brenda's favorite Disney Channel Original Movie is Brink. (edit) Brenda's favorite cartoon character is Belle from Beauty and the Beast. (edit) Brenda loves to stay home and watch movies. (edit) Brenda's favorite actors are Russell Crowe and Matt Damon. (edit) Brenda started modeling in San Francisco. (edit) Aries is Brenda's astrological sign. (edit) Brenda's favorite song is Material Girl. (edit) Brenda likes to watch Law & Order and CSI. (edit) Brenda loves the Backstreet Boys. (edit) Brenda loves her cell phone. (edit) In 2001, Brenda won "Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress" for: The Ultimate Christmas Present from Young Artists Award. (edit) In 2003, Brenda was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Actress for: "The Bernie Mac Show" from Young Artists Award. (edit) Brenda was a panelist on "Small Talk" in 1996. (edit) Brenda considers herself a "total dork." (edit) Brenda was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade. (edit) Brenda loves sampling international cuisine, shopping and studying. (edit) Brenda is an avid Los Angeles Lakers fan. (edit) Brenda is good friends with Stuck In the Suburbs co-star Danielle Panabaker. She tends to make friends with her co-stars easily. (edit) She is great friends with Lalaine, and fellow cast member Hallee Hirsh from The Ultimate Christmas Present where she played the role of Samantha Kwan. (edit) Brenda was in a TV commercial for the Reese's Puffs Cereal. (edit)
(edit) Tiger Beat Magazine says that if it weren't for their different backgrounds, they'd swear that Ashley and Brenda were related. (edit) As friends, Brenda and Ashley Tisdale help solve each other's problems. (edit) In an issue of Tiger Beat Magazine, it says that Ashley (Tisdale) and Brenda Song have the same favorites: shopping, makeup, and yummy drinks from Coffee Bean. (edit) Brenda, as well as Dylan and Cole Sprouse, were invited to Ashley Tisdale's 19th birthday party. (edit) Ashley and Brenda worked together on an episode for the Bette Midler Show. (edit) Brenda's little brother hangs out with Dylan and Cole Sprouse. (edit) Brenda Song went to the director of Stuck in the Suburbs daughter’s 4th birthday. (edit) Brenda doesn't have a favorite character. (edit) Brenda Song quotes the Suite Life of Zack and Cody as "this is a story I don't want to be excluded." (edit) Brenda Song has met legendary actor Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie's father. (edit) Brenda enjoys singing karaoke with Ricky Ullman. (edit) Brenda thinks Ricky Ullman is "the all around best guy in the world." (edit) For Brenda Song, working in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is really the suite life. (edit) Brenda Song has an interest in martial arts. (edit) Brenda's nicknames are "B" and "Bren". (edit) Brenda's favorite designer is Marc Jacobs. (edit) Brenda's favorite music artists are Eminem and Avril Lavigne. (edit) Brenda's favorite movies are: Titanic, Oceans 11, and The Bourne Identity. (edit) Brenda made an appearance at the music video "A Dream Is A Wish A Heart Makes" as a member of the Disney Channel Circle Of Stars. (edit) Brenda's favorite subject is English. (edit) Brenda's favorite color is purple. (edit) Brenda's favorite ice cream flavor is nutty coconut. (edit) In her whole life, Brenda has never smoked nor consumed alcohol. (edit) Brenda's outdoor activities include basketball, gold, and tennis. (edit) Brenda chose psychology as her major because it helps her get into the minds of her characters in order to play them well. (edit) Brenda was home schooled and earned a high school diploma at the age of 16. (edit) Brenda opposes the body image concept that the media attack young girls with. (edit) Brenda has already earned enough of a reputation that she rarely has to audition anymore. (edit) Brenda made her acting debut in a commercial for “Little Caesar's Pizza” at age 5. (edit) Brenda annually visits her hometown to celebrate Hmong New Year. (edit) Because of her pride of being Hmong, Brenda is a cultural person, doing whatever she can to experience her Hmong heritage. (edit) Brenda is thought to be Chinese or Korean by people who are unaware that she is Hmong. (edit) Brenda's last name was originally spelled 'Xiong' before her grandparents immigrated to America. (edit) Brenda is friends with Kristin Herrera, who played Dana on Zoey 101. (edit) Brenda played the role of Samantha Kwan in the 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie titled, The Ultimate Christmas Present. (edit) Brenda's height is 5' 1¾" (1.57 m). (edit) Brenda's birthstone is Aquamarine, also know as blood stone, symbolizing courage. (edit) Brenda's Chinese Zodiac sign is the dragon. (edit) Brenda played the role of Susan in the film Santa with Muscles. (edit) Brenda thinks London is completely different from her besides the fact that they both love shopping. (edit) Abercrombie & Fitch is one of the designers that Brenda likes . (edit) Brenda didn't get to attend high school. (edit) Brenda's favorite Disney Channel Original Movie is Brink. (edit) Brenda's favorite cartoon character is Belle from Beauty and the Beast. (edit) Brenda loves to stay home and watch movies. (edit) Brenda's favorite actors are Russell Crowe and Matt Damon. (edit) Brenda started modeling in San Francisco. (edit) Aries is Brenda's astrological sign. (edit) Brenda's favorite song is Material Girl. (edit) Brenda likes to watch Law & Order and CSI. (edit) Brenda loves the Backstreet Boys. (edit) Brenda loves her cell phone. (edit) In 2001, Brenda won "Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress" for: The Ultimate Christmas Present from Young Artists Award. (edit) In 2003, Brenda was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Actress for: "The Bernie Mac Show" from Young Artists Award. (edit) Brenda was a panelist on "Small Talk" in 1996. (edit) Brenda considers herself a "total dork." (edit) Brenda was named an All-American Scholar in ninth grade. (edit) Brenda loves sampling international cuisine, shopping and studying. (edit) Brenda is an avid Los Angeles Lakers fan. (edit) Brenda is good friends with Stuck In the Suburbs co-star Danielle Panabaker. She tends to make friends with her co-stars easily. (edit) She is great friends with Lalaine, and fellow cast member Hallee Hirsh from The Ultimate Christmas Present where she played the role of Samantha Kwan. (edit) Brenda was in a TV commercial for the Reese's Puffs Cereal. (edit)
Brenda: They can take away your career, your money, your cute boyfriend, but they can never take away your knowledge.
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Brenda: The sky's the limit. Reach for the stars. Anything that you want to do, you never know. Like anything's possible. Like, if I can get here, anyone can. I was just a little two year old saying I want to be on TV and you know, I going to be doing my own show next month. And so I really think you should just try, 'cause you never know, and if you really, truly want to do this and you really have passion for it, go for it. Because no one should tell you that you can't do something.
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Brenda: (On her character "London") It`s so much fun to play London, because she`s my fantasy character. Her daddy owns the hotel, she shops until she drops, everyone works for her, and her closet is a dream.
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Brenda: Actor wise, my favorite is Russell Crowe and Matt Damon. Just because they're so diverse. They can do anything.
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Brenda: Writing in a journal comes naturally to me. It helps me escape reality for a while. When I'm upset, instead of taking it out on my brothers, I'll write it down. I feel so much better afterwards.
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Brenda: I'm the oldest in my famly, so I do nothing but chores, chores, and chores! I do the laundry and cooking, and I drive my brothers everywhere. I'm like a second mom!
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Brenda: I live in heels. Give me a pair of flip-flops and I'll trip all over myself.
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Brenda: I was too scared to tell my crush I liked him, and now I regret it! What if he liked me?
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Brenda: (Talking about what makes a best friend) The best thing about being a best friend is being able to call each other and say anything. They'll keep your secrets and be honest.
(edit) Brenda: My first kiss was on The Suite Life, actually. I was a late bloomer - I was 16, and I did it front of, like, 50 people! (edit) Brenda: The only thing London (a character from "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody") and I have in common is our love for shopping, but she is very much my alter ego when it comes to her outlook on life. (edit)
(edit) Brenda: My first kiss was on The Suite Life, actually. I was a late bloomer - I was 16, and I did it front of, like, 50 people! (edit) Brenda: The only thing London (a character from "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody") and I have in common is our love for shopping, but she is very much my alter ego when it comes to her outlook on life. (edit)
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