Brenda Song to Get Variety Virtuoso Award at BFF 2025
Brenda Song to Be Honored at Bentonville Film Festival 2025
Popular actress Brenda Song will be awarded the Variety Virtuoso Award at the 2025 Bentonville Film Festival on June 20.
Recognizing Her Career and Netflix Hit
The award also celebrates Brenda’s recent success starring in the Netflix show Running Point, which has already been renewed for a second season.
From Disney Star to Acclaimed Actress
Brenda Song first became a household name as London Tipton in Disney’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and later starred in the Disney Channel movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. Since then, she’s taken on major roles in The Social Network, Dollface, Love Accidentally, and Secret Obsession.
She continues to surprise audiences with her voice acting work in shows like Amphibia, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Robot Chicken, and most recently, Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix.
Brenda’s Work Will Be Celebrated Onstage
During the Bentonville Film Festival, Brenda will sit down for a live Q&A with Variety’s Features and Awards Editor, Jenelle Riley.
Variety will honor Brenda Song with the Variety Virtuoso Award at the Bentonville Film Festival on June 20.
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 28, 2025
The award will be for her career achievements across film and television. pic.twitter.com/8EyhYa7Rwd
A Festival Focused on Inclusion
The Bentonville Film Festival, running June 16–22, is known for promoting inclusion and diversity in media. Organized by the BFFoundation in partnership with Walmart and Coca-Cola, it provides a platform to honor impactful voices like Brenda’s.
