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Chyna Layne Biography

Birth Name:Chyna Layne

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • With her fellow "Precious" cast members, she won a BSFC Award for Best Ensemble Cast in 2009
  • She organized the No Self Control dance group at the Brownsville Recreation Center
  • She was featured on the inaugural cover of Fearless Magazine
  • While growing up, she trained with CityKids Repertory Company and the Black Spectrum Theatre
  • She started her own production company, Memory Lane Filmworks
  • She was a guest speaker at several events, including the Radio One Raleigh's Media & Entertainment Convention
  • She has studied various forms of martial arts, including Filipino stick fighting

Awards

  • 2009BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2009WAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated