Brandy Norwood
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Summary
Brandy Norwood was born on February 11, 1979[1], in McComb[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], and dancer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,712 views/month, #2,890 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Willie Norwood[9]
- Mother: Sonja Norwood[10]
- Child: Sy'Rai Smith[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: model[15], television actor[16], record producer[17], film actor[18], socialite[19], child actor[20], recording artist[21], musician[22]
- Field of work: music composing[23]
- Educated at: Pepperdine University[24], Hollywood High School[25]
- Notable work: Zoe Ever After[26]
- Award received: Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist[27], MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie[28], Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[29], Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Female Artist[30], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[31], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist[32], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album[33], California Music Awards[34], Congress of Racial Equality[35], Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards[36], BMI Film & TV Awards[37], Stellar Awards[38], American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist[39], Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards[40]
- Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha[41]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[42]
- Sex or gender: female[43]
- Genre: pop music[44], contemporary R&B[45], hip-hop[46], soul[47], gospel music[48]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[49], Epic Records[50], RCA Records[51], Chameleon[52], MNRK Music Group[53], Primary Wave Records[54], Knockout Entertainment[55], Motown[56]
- Discography: Brandy discography[57]
- Commons category: Brandy Norwood[58]
- Voice type: contralto[59]
- Family name: Norwood[60]
- Given name: Brandy[61], Rayana[62]
- Pseudonym: Brandy[63], Bran' Nu[64], B Rocka[65]
- Official website: http://www.4everbrandy.com/[66]
Why It Matters
Brandy Norwood has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] She is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
FAQs
Where was Brandy Norwood born?
Brandy Norwood was born in McComb[2].
Who were Brandy Norwood's parents?
Brandy Norwood's father was Willie Norwood[9]. Brandy Norwood's mother was Sonja Norwood[10].
What did Brandy Norwood do for work?
Brandy Norwood worked as a singer[3], actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], and dancer[7].
Where did Brandy Norwood go to school?
Brandy Norwood was educated at Pepperdine University[24] and Hollywood High School[25].
What awards did Brandy Norwood receive?
Honors received include Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist[27], MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie[28], Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[29], and Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Female Artist[30].