China Anne McClain comes from a rich artistic family background. Her father, Michael McClain, is a multifaceted individual who wears many hats, including being a music producer, vocalist, writer, and sound engineer. His production credits include working with notable artists such as Beyoncé's younger sister, Solange Knowles, on her album "Solo Star". China Anne's mother, Shontell, is also a talented vocalist and songwriter who has contributed to the family's musical endeavors.
China Anne and her two sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, formed a singing group called "3mcclaingirls", which they lovingly refer to as their own. They have completed their first song, "Silly Games", which was produced by their father's production company, Gabesworld Music, in collaboration with Larry Nix. The song was also written and co-produced by their mother.
China Anne's younger brother, Gabriel, is a bundle of energy who is not only a talented singer, actor, and dancer but also a skilled handstand performer. The family's music production company, GabesWorld Music, is named after Gabriel, showcasing the family's love and admiration for him.
The McClain family's journey in the entertainment industry began when China Anne performed a song from Spy Kids 2 during a dinner party hosted by their family friend, Ian Burke. Ian made a phone call to director Rob Hardy, who was searching for a young girl who could sing and act to play the role of Alexis in his upcoming film, The Gospel. China Anne had her first audition with Rob Hardy and discovered months later that she had been chosen to play the character.
China Anne's sisters, Sierra Aylina McClain and Lauryn Alisa McClain, also appeared in the Children's Gospel Choir scene of the movie. Since filming The Gospel, China Anne has continued to audition for casting directors in various locations, including Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, and California.
She has appeared in a park scene playing with a dog and in an after-school scene of the upcoming film, Madea's Family Reunion. China Anne was recently interviewed by Jacque Reid at BET on the red carpet at The Gospel premiere in Atlanta, Georgia. She is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and is known for her discipline, maturity, and kind spirit.
China Anne's hobbies include singing, dancing, drawing elaborate greeting cards, and attending church with her family. She enjoys memorizing the lines of various Disney movies and loves to audition. China Anne is an exceptional student who reads chapter books with ease and is an expert with a hula-hoop. She recently learned to roller-blade and has a dream of someday writing and directing her own films and going on tour with her sisters.
