Brenda Song was heartbroken after she didn't get a chance to audition for Crazy Rich Asians because she was apparently deemed "not Asian enough"!
Jon M. Chu Denies Brenda Song 'Not Asian Enough' for 'Crazy Rich Asians'(Who Lies?)
Many may think that Brenda Song's career started with The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, but they would be surprised to learn that this star already had quite a list of TV shows and movies under her belt, representing Asian Americans in mainstream media.
She is a true icon, no doubt. But when it came to the 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians, she was apparently passed over for an audition because she wasn't considered Asian enough. Here's the juicy scoop on what went down!
An actor's biggest dream turned into Brenda Song's worst nightmare. She's been a beloved figure in countless teen TV shows and movies, so much so that her race rarely comes into play, her performances were so authentic, and her characters felt real and relatable without being the focus.
