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Brenda Song Biography

Birth Name:Brenda Julietta Song

Birth Place:Carmichael, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • In 2001, she won the Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actress
  • Has served as a spokesperson for the Disney's Friends for Change environmental charity campaign
  • Won the Role Model Award at the 2006 Young Hollywood Awards
  • Interested in acting at a young age, she got her first role when she was cast in a Little Caesars commercial at the age of six
  • Quote: "(Her advice to young actors) "If this is what you want to do follow your dreams․ Work hard․ And surround yourself with good people․ You won't get any where if you don't work hard․""
  • Holds a black belt in the martial arts form of Tae Kwon Do
  • Was offered a role in "Prom Night," but turned the part down

Awards

  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress: winner
  • 2003Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Actress: nominated
  • 2006Role Model Award-Best Role Model: winner
  • 2006Young Hollywood Award-Superstar of Tomorrow: winner
  • 2008Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: nominated
  • 2010Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2010PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner
  • 2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2010WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2011COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2011Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2011Blimp Award-Favorite TV Sidekick: nominated
  • 2011Ensemble Cast Award-: winner