Mother – Shontell (Songwriter)

Siblings – Sierra Aylina McClain (Older Sister) (Singer, actress), Lauryn Alisa McClain (Older Sister) (Singer, actress), Gabriel McClain (Younger Brother)

Manager

She is signed to Brand Model and Talent.

Genre

R&B, pop, dance

Instruments

Vocals, guitar, bass, piano

Labels

Walt Disney Records

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 3 in or 161 cm

Weight

53 kg or 117 pounds

Boyfriend

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.

Jake Short and China Anne McClain at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids Choice Awards held in 2012

Race / Ethnicity

Black

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Black

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Broad nose
• Lips

Measurements

32-23-33 in or 81-58.5-84 cm

China Anne McClain at Insidious Chapter 3 premiere in Hollywood

Dress Size

4 (US) or 34 (EU)

Bra Size

32A

Shoe Size

Her shoe size is not listed.

Brand Endorsements

She has appeared in several commercials such as Target (Hanes), HEB, etc.

Religion

Christian

Best Known For

Playing Jazmine Payne in the sitcom Tyler Perry’s House of Payne from 2007 to 2012, and as Chyna Parks in the Disney Channel’s teen sitcom A.N.T. Farm. from 2011 to 2014.

As Singer

China, as a singer, has contributed in the soundtrack of Disney Channel’s teen sitcom A.N.T. Farm in 2011. She contributed vocals to the songs “Dynamite,” and “Calling All the Monsters.”

With Kelli Berglund, she sang “Something Real” in 2014.

In 2004, she formed a band with her two sisters, which is called McClain (or 3McClainGirls, McClain Sisters). It was signed to Hollywood Records from 2011 to 2013.

First Film

China debuted with the 2005 film The Gospel for her role as Alexis. It was directed and written by Rob Hardy.

First TV Show

From 2007 to 2012, she appeared in TBS and Syndication sitcom Tyler Perry’s House of Payne for her role as Jazmine Payne. From season 1 to 6, she had a main role.

Personal Trainer

It is not known if she works out or takes care of her diet.

China Anne McClain Favorite Things

• Color – Purple
• Singer – Beyonce
• Clothing Brand – GUESS, Urban Outfitters

She also reveals about her favorite shoe brand, and TV show, check out this video on YouTube.

China Anne McClain during a photoshoot for Bop and Tiger Beat Knott’s Berry Farm in December 2014

China Anne McClain Facts

1. China’s hobbies include drawing greeting cards, dancing, photography, singing, and going to church with her family members.
2. She is an expert level hula hoop dancer and can also rollerblade.
3. A music executive discovered her in 2005, when he heard her singing. She was then auditioned for the role of Alexis in The Gospel (2005).
4. Her biggest musical influences includes her mom, dad, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and Hattie McDaniel.
5. She knows little bit Spanish as well. China has spoken the language in a commercial.
6. If she weren’t an actress, she definitely would have been a teacher as she loves kids.
7. She has a pet dog, named, Cujo.
8. She loves Chris Hemsworth.
9. She was 13 when she got her ears pierced.
10. Her mom was actually disappointed when China was born. China already has two older sisters and her mom was expecting a boy, the third time. China’s mom was watching some news about Chinese and their baby girls and as a tribute to them, she named her “China.”
11. She likes Tomato juice and drinks it occasionally.
12. Her dad has produced Beyonce’s younger sister, Solange Knowles’ one of the music videos.
13. Connect with China on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She has a joint YouTube account with her sister Lauryn.