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| - China Anne McClain (born August 25, 1998 in Decatur, Georgia) is an American actress and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. She is the youngest sibling of Sierra and Lauryn. McClain is also the youngest member of 3McClainGirls, a singing group consisting of McClain and her two older sisters. McClain first appeared in the 2005 film The Gospel, playing the role of Alexis. She also appeared in the film Madea's Family Reunion as an extra. She is currently starring in Tyler Perry's sitcom House of Payne, playing the role of Jazmine Payne. China Anne also stars in Perry's film, Daddy's Little Girls with Sierra and Lauryn. Her father, Michael McClain, is a music producer, vocalist, writer and sound engineer. His first production was on Beyonce's younger sister, Solange Knowles . China Anne's mother, Shontell, is also a vocalist and songwriter. Ian Burke, a family friend, was over for dinner and China Anne performed a song from Spy Kids 2. Ian made a phone call to a director named Rob Hardy who was searching for a young girl who could sing and act to play Alexis in his upcoming film, The Gospel. China Anne had her 1st audition with Rob Hardy and discovered months later that she was chosen to play the character, Alexis. China Anne's sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, also appear in the Children's Gospel Choir scene of the movie. Since filming The Gospel, China Anne has continued to audition for casting directors in Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois and California. She appears in a park scene playing with a dog and in an after school scene of the upcoming film, Madea's Family Reunion. She was also recently interviewed by Jacque Reid at BET on the red carpet at The Gospel premiere in Atlanta, Georgia. China Anne is also an active member of Screen Actors Guild. She is funny, talented, extremely disciplined and has mature self-control. Her favorite part about filming movies is the time she spends in hair and make-up. Her performance and genuine, kind spirit garnered her rave reviews from her fellow actors, cast and crew. Their on-going support inspires China Anne to continue to perform and learn more about her passion - Acting. (en)
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