Sophie Tamiko Oda
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Sophie Tamiko Oda is an American actress.
, was born in San Francisco, California
. She is also a professional singer and performs frequently in concerts and benefits. Some of her performances include the Japanese American Hall of Fame, TheatreWorks 35th Anniversary, Asian Americans on Broadway, Multi-Media Musicals, East West Players Anniversary, MADD, Bay Area Kid Fest. She is a featured singer on the CD, Kabaret for Kids.
Oda has been performing in professional theatre since the age of six. Shows include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the World Premiere of A Little Princess, the West Coast Premiere of Jane Eyre,the Musical, The Sound of Music, Pacific Overtures, Annie, The Joy Luck Club, A Midsummer Night's Dream, South Pacific, The King and I, and more.
Oda has completed high school and is now in college at UC Irvine.
as Barbara Brownstein appearing in Benchwarmers, A Tale of Two Houses, Romancing The Phone, Orchestra, Rock Star in the House, Neither a Borrower Nor a Speller Bee, Ask Zack, Club Twin, Graduation and Miniature Golf. She appeared in two movies: Bee Season
and Kung Phooey
. Sophie has been a singer on Star Search
. She has been a guest star in the latest sitcom, The Suite Life On Deck
, with her recurring role as Barbara. Sophie is starring in a comedy web series called Spaz Fu. Her Suite Life character Barbara Brownstein has been in a relationship with other Suite Life recurring star Bob as revealed in Suite Life on Deck episode Flowers and Chocolate, even though in the original series she was girlfriend to main star Cody Martin. In Flowers and Chocolate it is revealed that Barbara and Bob started dating in The Suite Life Sets Sail, the first episode of the spin-off and the day Zack and Cody left.
Personal life
Oda, a Japanese AmericanJapanese American
are American people of Japanese heritage. Japanese Americans have historically been among the three largest Asian American communities, but in recent decades have become the sixth largest group at roughly 1,204,205, including those of mixed-race or mixed-ethnicity...
, was born in San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. She is also a professional singer and performs frequently in concerts and benefits. Some of her performances include the Japanese American Hall of Fame, TheatreWorks 35th Anniversary, Asian Americans on Broadway, Multi-Media Musicals, East West Players Anniversary, MADD, Bay Area Kid Fest. She is a featured singer on the CD, Kabaret for Kids.
Oda has been performing in professional theatre since the age of six. Shows include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the World Premiere of A Little Princess, the West Coast Premiere of Jane Eyre,the Musical, The Sound of Music, Pacific Overtures, Annie, The Joy Luck Club, A Midsummer Night's Dream, South Pacific, The King and I, and more.
Oda has completed high school and is now in college at UC Irvine.
Career
Oda had a recurring role in The Suite Life of Zack and CodyThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series premiered on Disney Channel on March 18, 2005 with 4 million viewers, making it the most successful premiere for Disney Channel in 2005. It was one of their first five shows available on the...
as Barbara Brownstein appearing in Benchwarmers, A Tale of Two Houses, Romancing The Phone, Orchestra, Rock Star in the House, Neither a Borrower Nor a Speller Bee, Ask Zack, Club Twin, Graduation and Miniature Golf. She appeared in two movies: Bee Season
Bee Season (film)
Bee Season is a 2005 American drama film adaptation of the 2000 novel of the same name by Myla Goldberg. The film was directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel and written by Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. It stars Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche.-Plot:...
and Kung Phooey
Kung Phooey
Kung Phooey is an independent film, directed and produced by Darryl Fong. In addition he also co-stars in the movie with Michael Chow and Coleman Domingo. The movie is about a monk who tries to find a mysterious lost "Fountain of Youth. ", a magic peach...
. Sophie has been a singer on Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
. She has been a guest star in the latest sitcom, The Suite Life On Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from September 26, 2008 to May 6, 2011. It is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody...
, with her recurring role as Barbara. Sophie is starring in a comedy web series called Spaz Fu. Her Suite Life character Barbara Brownstein has been in a relationship with other Suite Life recurring star Bob as revealed in Suite Life on Deck episode Flowers and Chocolate, even though in the original series she was girlfriend to main star Cody Martin. In Flowers and Chocolate it is revealed that Barbara and Bob started dating in The Suite Life Sets Sail, the first episode of the spin-off and the day Zack and Cody left.
Filmography
| 2003 | Star Search Star Search Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd... |
Jr. Singer Contestant | Credited as Sophie Tamiko Oda |
| 2003 | Kung Phooey! | Young Helen | |
| 2005 | Bee Season Bee Season Bee Season is a 2000 novel by Myla Goldberg. It follows a young girl as she attempts to win the national spelling bee, and the repercussions of her success on the other members of her family.-Plot summary:... |
"Usurper" Speller | Credited as Sophie Tamiko Oda |
| 2005–2008 | The Suite Life of Zack and Cody The Suite Life of Zack and Cody The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series premiered on Disney Channel on March 18, 2005 with 4 million viewers, making it the most successful premiere for Disney Channel in 2005. It was one of their first five shows available on the... |
Barbara Brownstein | 10 episodes |
| 2008 | The Suite Life on Deck The Suite Life on Deck The Suite Life on Deck is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from September 26, 2008 to May 6, 2011. It is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody... |
1 episode |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Young Artist Awards | Guest starring young actress | |
| 2008 | Young Artist Awards | "Best Performance in a TV Series-Guest Starring Young Actress" |