China Anne McClain is an American actress and singer. She is a member of the sister girl group McClain. McClain’s career began in 2005 when she was seven years old, acting in the film The Gospel. She also played China James in Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls, along with Idris Elba and her two sisters. In 2018, McClain began portraying Jennifer Pierce in The CW superhero series Black Lightning. She also returned to her character as a recurring cast member in OWN’s “Tyler Perry’s The Paynes”.
Birth Name
China Anne McClain
Nickname
Nina Boochie
Profession
Actress, Singer
Genre
R&B, Pop, Dance
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano
Labels
Walt Disney Records
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
China Anne McClain was born on August 25, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Age
She’s currently 20 years old.
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Sign
Virgo
Ethnicity
Black
Religion
Christianity
Education
McClain graduated from high school in 2016.
Family Details
- Father – Michael McClain
- Mother – Shontell (Songwriter)
- Siblings – Sierra Aylina McClain (Older Sister) (Singer, actress), Lauryn Alisa McClain (Older Sister) (Singer, actress), Gabriel McClain (Younger Brother)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
China dated –
- Jake Short (2012-2013) – Disney’s sitcom A.N.T. Farm‘s co-stars Jake Short and China dated for couple of months from 2012 to 2013.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3½ inches
- In centimeters – 161 cm
- In meters – 1.61 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 53 kg
- In Pounds – 117 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 32-23-33
- Bust – 32 inches
- Waist – 23 inches
- Hip – 33 inches
- Bra Size – 32A
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
She is best known for her portrayal of Jazmine Payne in the sitcom Tyler Perry‘s House of Payne and Chyna Parks in the Disney Channel’s teen sitcom A.N.T. Farm.
Film Debut
China debuted with the 2005 film The Gospel for her role as Alexis. It was directed and written by Rob Hardy.
Television Debut
In 2007, McClain had starred in the television series Tyler Perry’s House of Payne for her role as Jazmine Payne. She appeared in the season from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8, in a total of 114 episodes.
Singing Debut
China has contributed in the soundtrack of Disney Channel’s teen sitcom A.N.T. Farm in 2011. The hit singles “Dynamite” and “Calling All the Monsters” reached #29 on the Billboard 200.
Brand Endorsements
China Anne McClain has endorsed many brands like Target, HEB, etc.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Performance – Actress of Comedy | Tyler Perry’s House of Payne | Won | |
| Teen Icon Awards | Icon To Tomorrow | Herself | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children’s Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Nominated | |
| 2013 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children’s Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Nominated | |
| 2014 | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Performance – Actress of Comedy | A.N.T. Farm | Won | |
| NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children’s Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Won |
China Anne McClain Favorites
- Favorite Singer – Beyoncé
- Favorite Clothing Brand – GUESS, Urban Outfitters
- Favorite TV Show – Law and Order
- Favorite Sports – Football
- Favorite Color – Purple
China Anne McClain Net Worth
China Anne McClain has a net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2019. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her family.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – China Anne McClain
- Instagram – chinamcclain
- Twitter – China Anne McClain
- YouTube Channel – Lauryn & China
Some Lesser Known Facts About China Anne McClain
- She began acting at the age of seven when she was to play a role on the movie The Gospel. She is an accomplished hula hoop dancer and also a rollerblade.
- China Anne McClain is a R&B and pop artist.
- She along with her two sisters formed a music band called ‘3McClainGirls’ and they released their first single in 2005.
- China’s hobbies include drawing greeting cards, dancing, photography, singing, and going to church with her family members.
- She cites her parents, Michael Jackson, Hattie McDaniel, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Shontell, as her biggest musical influences.
- China has a dog named Cujo.
- She has voiced for the characters Lyra and Ghufayla in films Sheep and Wolves and Bilal: A New Breed of Hero, respectively.
- In 2011, McClain was cast as the lead role in the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm. For the show, McClain recorded a cover of Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite”.
- In 2015, McClain was featured in the FOX series Bones in the episode “The Lost in the Found”, playing Kathryn Walling.
- In 2016, she recorded the action thriller film Blood Brother, co-starring with Trey Songz and Ron Killings. The film will be released in the summer.
- In 2018, McClain began portraying Jennifer Pierce in The CW superhero series Black Lightning. She also returned to her character (Jazmine Payne), as a recurring cast member in OWN’s “Tyler Perry’s The Paynes”.
