Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

About Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior is an American teen television movie of 2006. It tells the story of a young girl, Wendy Wu, popular high school student, obsessed with shopping and her homecoming crown. Her life takes a turn when a young Buddhist monk, Shen, tells her that she is the reincarnation of a powerful female warrior and the only person who can prevent an ancient evil spirit from destroying the world.

Making / Production

The movie was made by Disney Channel Original Movies and directed by John Laing. The script for Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior was written by Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio.

Actors

• Brenda Song as Wendy Wu: A self-absorbed high school student who discovers she's a reincarnated Chinese warrior.
• Shin Koyamada as Shen: The young and determined Buddhist monk sent to train Wendy.
• Justin Chon as Peter Wu: Wendy's older brother, who is often overshadowed by his sister's popularity.
• Michael David Cheng as Kenny: A nerdy friend of Peter's who unwittingly gets caught up in the supernatural events.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was the fifth highest viewed DCOM in 2006.
• Brenda Song performed most of her own stunts in the movie.
• In order to prepare for her role, Brenda Song trained in martial arts for several months.

Awards

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Quotes

• Shen: "You have been chosen."
• Wendy: "Not a good time!"
• Peter: "Wendy's the Yin warrior?"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Yin Yang" - Ya Boy
• "Work It Out" - Mitchel Musso
• "No Ordinary Girl" - Jordan Pruitt