China Anne McClain

China Anne McClain is an American actress and singer known for her work in film, television, and music. McClain began her career at age seven, portraying Alexis in the film "The Gospel" and later China James in "Daddy's Little Girls." Her performance in "The Gospel" led to her casting as Jazmine Payne in "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." McClain continued to build her acting portfolio with appearances on "Hannah Montana" and co-starring roles in "Grown Ups" and its sequel.

McClain gained international recognition with her lead role in the Disney Channel series "A.N.T. Farm." For the series, she recorded a cover of Taio Cruz's "Dynamite" and co-wrote and performed the theme song, "Exceptional." Her single "Calling All the Monsters" charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved significant digital viewership. McClain received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance for her role in "A.N.T. Farm."

Expanding her presence in family entertainment, McClain portrayed Uma, the daughter of Ursula, in the Disney movie "Descendants 2." Her single from the soundtrack, "What's My Name," reached number 38 on the Billboard charts and was certified Gold by the RIAA. She reprised the role of Uma in "Descendants 3" and "Descendants: The Rise of Red."

McClain transitioned to drama with her role as Jennifer Pierce in the CW superhero series "Black Lightning." Her portrayal of a character with electrical powers received positive critical response and demonstrated her versatility in the superhero genre. McClain also performed her original song "Young Guns" in a season two episode of the series. She returned to the show for its series finale after her initial departure.

In addition to her acting career, McClain is active as a recording artist and digital creator. She has performed as a solo artist and as a member of the girl group Thriii, formerly known as the McClain Sisters. McClain maintains a significant digital presence, with millions of followers on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers, where she also collaborates with her sister Lauryn. Her career includes work in feature films, television series, and music, establishing her as a multifaceted figure in the entertainment industry.