China Anne McClain
China Anne McClain | |
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Born | [1] | August 25, 1998
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop, R&B, dance |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, piano, guitar[2] |
Labels | Walt Disney |
Website | www |
China Anne McClain (born August 25, 1998) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is a current member of the sister girl group McClain. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, China's career began in 2005 when she was seven years old acting in the movie The Gospel (2005). She also played China James in Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (2007), along with Idris Elba and her two sisters. However, she became nationally known after 2007, when she joined the cast of the series Tyler Perry's House of Payne as Jazmine Payne.
In 2010, she co-starred in Grown Ups (2010) as Charlotte McKenzie. McClain became internationally known after starring in the Disney Channel original television series A.N.T. Farm, landing the role as Chyna Parks, from 2011-2014. Disney released the soundtrack of the television series A.N.T Farm on October 11, 2011. McClain sings six songs and two solos with her sisters on the soundtrack, which debuted in the Billboard 200 at number 29 with 14,000 copies sold in its first week. On the soundtrack, McClain sung her version of Taio Cruz's Dynamite. The release containing the song "Calling All the Monsters" reached the eighty-sixth spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
McClain was a co-star in the 2013 sequel Grown Ups 2 (2013). In mid 2014, she appeared on the reality singing competition series, ABC's Sing Your Face Off and was the youngest contestant on the show, winning the show's first season. McClain starred as Gabby Harrison in the Disney Channel original movie How to Build a Better Boy (2014) with Kelli Berglund.
Personal life
McClain was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, Michael McClain, is a music producer.[3] Her mother, Shontell, is a songwriter.[4] She currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her family.[5]
Career
2005–13: Tyler Perry's House of Payne and A.N.T. Farm
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McClain was discovered in 2005 by a music executive who heard her sing and encouraged director Rob Hardy to audition her for his 2005 feature film The Gospel.[1] Her role caught the attention of Tyler Perry, who cast her as Jazmine Payne in the television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne.[3] She appears in the movie Daddy's Little Girls with her sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, who are also actresses and play her older sisters in the film.[3] McClain appeared in and guest starred in various other shows and movies such as Hannah Montana with Sierra McCormick, NCIS[6] and the 2009 film Hurricane Season.[7] Jonas, was also a Disney Channel shows she was on. She also appeared in the movie Grown Ups, as Charlotte McKenzie.[3] McClain appeared on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place in 2011 as Tina in one episode entitled "Wizards vs. Angels".
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".[8] She also sings the series theme song, "Exceptional". China Anne's first music video, for "Dynamite", premiered on July 23, 2011 on Disney Channel. After less than a week, more than 1 million views on YouTube were reported. She has appeared in an episode of PrankStars.[9] She also appeared in the Chiddy Bang Opposite of Adults music video. For the Disney Channel Halloween special in 2011, she performed the song, "Calling All The Monsters".[10] On June 14, 2011, China and her sisters – known as the McClain Sisters – signed with Hollywood Records.[11] The A.N.T. Farm soundtrack was released on October 11, 2011, featuring China Anne's version of "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz. On September 28, 2011, China Anne released "Calling All The Monsters" to iTunes. "Calling All The Monsters" charted number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[12] On November 24, 2011, China performed her song "Unstoppable" in the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.[13]
2013–present: Films
She co-starred in the 2013 sequel Grown Ups 2. On December 27, 2013, it was announced on her Twitter page that A.N.T. Farm would be ending after its 3rd season.[14] On the same day, it was revealed that the McClain Sisters had left Hollywood Records. In the March/April 2014 issue of BYOU Magazine, China said it was "bittersweet" that A.N.T Farm was ending, and announced plans to focus on doing music with her sisters.[15] McClain appeared on ABC's Sing Your Face Off television show, broadcast from May 31 – June 14, 2014, winning the show's first season.
Sing Your Face Off performances and results | ||||||
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Episode | Song | Artist covered | Result | |||
1 | "Diamonds" | Rihanna | Safe | |||
2 | "Proud Mary" | Tina Turner | Safe | |||
3 | "Rockin' Robin" | Michael Jackson and Bobby Day | Safe | |||
4 | "Girl on Fire" | Alicia Keys | Safe | |||
5 | "Living in America" | James Brown | Safe | |||
6 | "The Greatest Love of All" | Whitney Houston | Won |
Artistry
China Anne McClain cites her parents, Michael and Shontell McClain, Michael Jackson, Hattie McDaniel, and Beyoncé as her biggest influences.[16]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | The Gospel | Alexis | |
2006 | Madea's Family Reunion | Tamara | |
2007 | A Dennis the Menace Christmas | Margaret | |
2007 | Daddy's Little Girls | China James | |
2008 | Six Blocks Wide | Neighbour #8 | Short film |
2010 | Hurricane Season | Alana Collins | |
2010 | Grown Ups | Charlotte McKenzie | |
2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Charlotte McKenzie | |
2016 | Bilal | Ghufaira | Voice |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007–12 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Jazmine Payne | Main role (Seasons 1–6) Recurring role (Season 7–8) |
2008 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Natasha Obama | "6.165" (Season 6, Episode 165) |
2009 | Hannah Montana | Isabel | "Welcome to the Bungle" (Season 3, Episode 8) |
2009 | NCIS | Kayla Vance | "Knockout" (Season 6, Episode 18) |
2009 | Jack and Janet Save the Planet | Janet | Voice; Television film |
2010 | Jonas | Kiara Tyshana | Recurring role (Season 2) |
2011 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Tina | "Dancing with Angels" (Season 4, Episode 8) "Wizards vs Angels" (Season 4, Episode 9) |
2011–14 | A.N.T. Farm | Chyna Parks | Lead role |
2011 | PrankStars | Herself | "Game Showed Up" (Season 1, Episode 2) |
2012 | Doc McStuffins | Tisha McStuffins | "Chilly Gets Chilly/ Through the Reading Glasses" (Season 1, Episode 24) |
2014 | Sing Your Face Off | Herself / Contestant | Season 1 |
2014 | R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series | Sam Covington | "Argh V" (Season 4, Episode 7) |
2014 | How to Build a Better Boy | Gabby Harrison | Disney Channel Original Movie |
2015 | Bones | Kathryn Walling | "The Lost in the Found" (Season 10, Episode 17) |
2015 | VeggieTales in the House | Jenna Chive | Voice; "Jenna Chive Live" (Season 1, Episode 15) |
2015-present | Descendants: Wicked World | Freddie, daughter of Dr. Facilier | Voice; Main role |
Discography
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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NAMIC Vision Awards | 2011 | Best Performance – Actress of Comedy | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Won | [17] |
Teen Icon Awards | Icon To Tomorrow | Herself | Nominated | [17] | |
NAACP Image Awards | 2012 | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children's Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Nominated | |
NAACP Image Awards | 2013 | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children's Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Nominated | |
NAMIC Vision Awards | 2014 | Best Performance - Actress of Comedy | A.N.T. Farm | Won | |
NAACP Image Awards | 2014 | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children's Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Won | [18] |
NAACP Image Awards | 2015 | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children's Program – (Series or Special) | A.N.T. Farm | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Disney Channel Bio – China Anne McClain". Disney Channel Medianet. Archived from the original on November 28, 2011.
- ^ "Disney's A.N.T. Farm China Anne McClain interview!". NG Kids. 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "China Anne McClain Bio". kidzworld.com. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (May 10, 2011). "Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure". nytimes.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ "Biography of China". chinaanne.net. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (February 24, 2009). "NCIS Dips into Murder Club to Find Vance's Wife". TV Guide. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "China Anne McClain". rotten tomatoes. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "China Anne McClain – Dynamite (from A.N.T. Farm)". youtube. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ Ross, Robyn (August 5, 2011). "First Look: China Anne McClain Gets Her Game On for PrankStars". TV Guide. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "China Anne McClain – Calling All The Monsters Music Video – A.N.T. Farm – Disney Channel Official". youtube. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "Ps. check out our new signee @RealChinaAnne --- she's a super doll!". Hollywood Records. June 14, 2011.
- ^ "Adele Reclaims Hot 100 Throne, B.o.B Blasts into Top 10". billboard. October 5, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ An, Vickie (November 23, 2011). "Pop Parade". Time for Kids. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080
- ^ https://www.byoumagazine.com/celebrities/china-anne-mcclain/
- ^ "Teen star China Anne McClain's_African-American influencers". The Root. 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ^ a b "China Anne McClain – Awards and nominations". IMDB. June 28, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (February 22, 2014). "NAACP Image Awards: The Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
External links
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- 1998 births
- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from Georgia (U.S. state)
- African-American female singer-songwriters
- American child singers
- Child pop musicians
- Hollywood Records artists
- Living people
- Musicians from Atlanta, Georgia
- Walt Disney Records artists
- American television actresses
- African-American actresses
- American film actresses
- American child actresses