United Kingdom, Jan. 27 -- Brenda Song has "had to hustle" to become a success in Hollywood.

The 36-year-old actress - who was born in California to Thai parents - feels she's had to overcome the odds in order to become a success in the movie business.

Brenda - who actually began her career at the age of six, working as a child model - told Cosmopolitan: "I've had to hustle my entire life being an Asian American actress in Hollywood. I've just always had to be very proactive."

Brenda began dating movie star Macaulay Culkin back in 2017, and he's credited the actress for helping him to navigate the stresses and strains of fame.

The 44-year-old star - who was one of the most successful child actors of the 90s - told Brenda: "You're my c...