Brenda Song

Brenda Song is an actress, singer, and producer known for her work in television, film, and voice acting. Song began her career as a child fashion model and transitioned into acting with early roles in the television series "Fudge" and "100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd." Her prominence grew through her association with Disney Channel, where she starred in films and shows including "Get a Clue," "Stuck in the Suburbs," "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior," "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," and its spin-off, "The Suite Life on Deck."

After her tenure with Disney Channel, Song moved into mainstream film and television, appearing in the biographical drama "The Social Network." She has held recurring roles in television series such as the ABC political thriller "Scandal," the Fox sitcom "New Girl," and starred in "Dads." Song was cast in pilots for NBC and CBS, including the CBS medical drama series "Pure Genius," and appeared in multi-episode arcs of the action drama series "Station 19." In animation, Song voiced the lead character Anne Boonchuy in the Disney Channel series "Amphibia" and starred as Madison Maxwell in the Hulu comedy-drama series "Dollface." Her film credits include the indie drama "First Kiss," the romantic comedy "Angry Angel," the psychological thriller "Secret Obsession," and the comedy-drama "Changeland."

Song has discussed the challenges she faced finding work as an Asian-American actress after her Disney Channel career. She has spoken about Disney's approach to casting and advocates for increased Asian representation in the entertainment industry, particularly for women of color in leading roles. Her portrayal of London Tipton in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" is recognized as an early example of representation for young Asian girls on television.

Song is an advocate for cancer awareness and serves as an ambassador for Stand Up2Cancer. Her involvement is informed by personal experience, as her mother is a four-time breast cancer survivor and she lost her grandfather to the disease.