The Disney mainstay has been with the family channel for quite some time, appearing in shows likeA.N.T.
Farm,and starring in films likeHow to Build a Better Boyand the wildly popularDescendantsfranchise.
Fromchild starto Hollywood darling, here’s a closer look at thestunning transformationof China Anne McClain.
As it turns out, McClain originally set out to become a singer.
It’s easy to understand why the star caught the singing bug so early.
The force-on-the-rise played Alexis in the film, which starred Boris Kodjoe and Idris Elba.
And in an exciting twist of events, the film turned out to be a family project.
McClain toldGlitterthat after landing the role, acting became “a true love” of hers.
Of course, that true love turned out to be her true calling.
“In Georgia, everybody knew everybody.
She continued, revealing, “But in Los Angeles it’s more brutal.
It’s the place where everything happens.”
And it does.”
Talk about a dream come true!
China Anne McClain loved being able to show off her singing and acting chops on A.N.T.
In 2011, McClain landed the leading role of musical prodigy Chyna Parks on the Disney Channel showA.N.T.
Farm, a show about students at an “Advanced Natural Talent” school for gifted kids.
According to the star, as soon as she saw the script forA.N.T.
In addition to her successful acting career, she also has a successful singing career.
We’ve gotten a glimpse of her musical talents on shows and films likeJonas,A.N.T.
Farm but McClain has done much more with her music than simplycontribute to soundtracks.
Singles from the McClain sisters whose group was aptly namedMcClain include “Rise” and “Go.”
According to the star herself, she’s drawn to powerful characters.
The fact that McClain has portrayed so many fierce girls and women throughout her career is not by accident.
However, that’s not to say the star wasn’t initially a bit intimidated by the idea.
McClain told J-14, “You realize that you could only do what you could do.”
“It was so great getting to work with Cameron again,” she said.
After Boyce’s untimely death.
“I lost, my best friend … my closest friend, my longest friend,” she said.
McClain continued, “I will never again have a friend like Cameron.”
We’re definitely looking forward to watching her career unfold even more!
