Brenda Epperson

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Brenda Epperson
Born (1965-09-09) September 9, 1965 (age 55)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Alma materDePauw University
OccupationActress and singer
Years active1987–present
Known forAshley Abbott – The Young and the Restless
Parent(s)
Websitehttps://Brendaepperson.com

Brenda Epperson (born September 9, 1965) is an American actress and singer. Epperson is best known for being the second actress to portray the character of Ashley Abbott on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless.[1]

Biography[]

Her father, Don Epperson, was both a country singer and a co-star of Big Jake with John Wayne. After his sudden death in 1973, Brenda's mother was left to raise two daughters.[2] Brenda release her published book "Rise Up!" 2021 which can be found on Barnes and Noble, Christianbooks.com, Amazon and various platforms across the world.

When Eileen Davidson decided to quit The Young and the Restless in 1988, Epperson was chosen to replace Davidson because they looked so similar to one another.[3] At the time, Epperson was working as a waitress with a caterer.[3]

After leaving Y&R, Epperson then went on sign with Sony Tri-Star Music, was chosen as the opening act for Lionel Richie, and toured Europe.

Currently Epperson is filming the 5th season of the BET+ Series "the Rich and The Ruthless," she plays the character Edith Norman. Brenda is also the host of the Podcast "Morning Cup of Faith," Epperson is a host on the UStream series, Actors-E Chat, where she interviews other celebrities. In October 2013, she began coordinating the Ascend Conference for women.[4] She married to Terry Moore, real estate mogul and developer and had two more daughters with him for a total of three girls.

In March 2013, she released a 3-song EP titled, "Take Time," on her own label, which is available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and CDBaby. That same year, Epperson joined the Board of Directors at Idle Tuesdays Recording Studio,[5] a non-profit record label founded by Emily Hibard and based in Los Angeles. Brenda is the founding co-Director of a women conference called AscendWomen.org

Filmography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Passalacqua, Connie (February 4, 1995). "Soap Report". Lawrence Journal World. Retrieved March 21, 2016 – via Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ "Actress Brenda Epperson's Story of Brokenness". The 700 Club. CBN. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Hawkins, Kayla (December 16, 2014). "Why Did Eileen Davidson Leave 'The Young and the Restless' — Twice? The Answer Deserves Its Own Soap Opera". Bustle. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  4. ^ LeClaire, Jennifer (September 26, 2014). "Freedom Fighters Rally Ladies to Do Something Great for God". Charisma News. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  5. ^ "Idle Tuesdays Recording Studio Team". Idle Tuesdays Recording Studio. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  6. ^ "Amore! (1993)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Retrieved March 21, 2016.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Storybook". VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever. Gale. 2008. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016 – via HighBeam Research.
  8. ^ Ryon, Ruth (August 9, 1998). "Smaller Home Would Be a 10". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  9. ^ "'Day of Miracles' Will Be Telecast to Billions on Sept. 11". Westside Gazette. July 14, 2005. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016 – via HighBeam Research.

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