Sadly, China announced she would be leaving the series in November 2020, shortly after news broke about the 4th season being the last of the show. China loves creating but had been doing so always with a goal in mind instead of with the heart. And we all put so much hard work, time, sweat and sometimes tears into making these dance numbers look as amazing as possible. Top rated. In fact, China plays the title character in the CW's Black Lightning, and Lauryn was in both Descendants: Wicked World and Step Up: High Water. Lauryn McClain is an American Singer and Actress, who primarily appears in American Television Series, Films, Albums, and Singles. Dancer Lauryn McClain plays Step Up: High Water lead character Janelle Baker, whom she defines as "an ambitious, head-strong dancer who doesn't like the word 'no'." She agrees with Mitchell that the show's filming process was a challenge. I will remember you this way forever., Oyesanya shared a mix of personal videos and images with clips from the show. Rest well, my friend., Copeland shared a few posts onInstagram, including a clip from the show with a caption about their interactions off camera. Like many actors who decide to leave shows that bring them to heightened popularity, China decided to leave Black Lightning to work on other projects. Lauryn has a decent height of 5 feet 4 inches. As an actress, Lauryn has starred inHaunt, A.N.T. When the boat became overdue for return after its three-hour rental, staff found it at the north side of the lake, with Josey wearing a life jacket, sleeping alone on board. She's the youngest in the McClain clan, formed by a music producer dad, a songwriter mom, two older sisters who sing, and a brother who raps occasionally. [8][9], On June 23, 2017, YouTube announced that it had officially given Step Up: High Water a first season order consisting of ten episodes, each running about 45 minutes in length. ", The sisters have a tight relationship and, while they enjoy making music together, each one also has a career on the side. As Vareity critic Soniya Saraiya perfectly sums up in her review: :Step Up: High Waterdoesdeliver the dance, in the form of yet another set of young, talented performers. I think personally the show is amazing and I am not familiar with any of them on social media, but Im going to be!!! . He shared a series of videos onInstagram, including a couple of her goofing off. 'She talked with her eyes. Together with her two sisters, she formed a musical group in 2005 as the 3mcclaingirls. Odalies two worlds collide exposing her secrets to the other High Water students. You would watch me get nervous during takes as this being my first acting job and give tips on how to just be me, relax and trust my gut, he wrote. And I thinkthats whats great about Step Up being done as a series. In, It was McClains first time working on a major drama series. Completely disagree both seasons are really damn good. Lauryn McClain is an American TV actress known for her role as Janelle on the TV series Step Up: High Water.Landing her first role in The Gospel in 2005, she made her career way through the movies like Superstition: The Rule of 3's, and Haunt.. Also a musician, she is a member of pop and R&B girl group McClain with her sisters China Anne McClain and Sierra McClain. Step Up: High Water revolves around a group of young dancers in an art school in Atlanta. Lauryn has earned a considerable sum of money from her singing and acting profession. An adult life jacket, believed to be the one provided to Rivera, was still on the boat. China Anne McClain grew in front of the cameras and went from adorable princess to fierce queen in the past decade. Photo courtesy of Marcus Mitchell. They showcased that for all ages, stages, and for those who actually hate it. Still drunk from the night before, Tal makes a huge mistake that could cost Odalie her dance career. "Never judge a book by its cover," says McClain. We are so excited about Lauryn McClain's brand new project Step Up High Water!. Naya Rivera's Step Up Co-Stars Remember Their 'Sweet' Friend | PEOPLE.com. China earned a whole new fanbase thanks to the series. Show More Posts from laurynmcclain. She is known for her work on Daddy's Little Girls (2007), Six Blocks Wide (2008) and Chimpanzee (2012). The publics response was not so nice. The films series choreographer Jamal Sims was expected to choreograph the first episode after which subsequent episodes would be choreographed by Jamaica Craft. "[25] In another favorable critique, Decider's Kayla Cobb described the series as "a genuinely compelling and dramatic story that very well may stand as the best narrative installment of the Step Up universe."[26]. China McClain at the "Tangled" Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on November 14, 2010 in Hollywood, California. I think people will enjoy the different styles of dance that are shown and executed so well throughout the show, she says. On May 22, 2018, it was announced that YouTube had renewed the series for a second season. In an attempt to realize their dream, the twins get enrolled in Sage Odoms dance school. So true! She is American and has had a career as a model (adult/glamour). Based on the Step Up franchise, the series tells the story of the students and teachers at High Water Performing Arts School in Atlanta. she didn't let the experience bring her down. And I thinkthats whats great about. As they begin to age, many dancers turn to actors, learning that acting will give them a career longer than dancing. Thats why I think the dance community will enjoy watching!, Mitchell concludes, In my opinion, it takes us back to why people first fell in love with the franchise. She has an incredible voice and has proved her acting talent in several series and movies, both in and out of the tween star-making machine. After speaking with the child, investigators came to believe that he and Naya might have gotten caught in one of the violent currents that were common at that time of day, though she was able to get her son aboard. "The idea perhaps being that the boat started drifting, it was unanchored, and that she mustered enough energy to get her son back onto the boat, but not enough to save herself," Ayub said. Step Up: High Water (2018) 0 want to see: View all Lauryn Alisa McClain TV Movies. China Anne McClain is an American teen actress and singer-songwriter who played Chyna Parks in the Disney Channel Original Series A.N.T. According to Mitchell, the pilot was choreographed by Jamal Sims, but later episodes were taken over by Jamaica Craft, who was assisted by Marc Iniss and Kiki Ely. Graise thinks viewers will enjoy seeing his unique movement style and how it diversifies the choreography in a special way. After a hashtag about Sage Odom being broke and owing people money goes viral, he comebacks with a live performance of his new hit single with the help of the High Water students. It changed the decisions I made [and] my thought process., I lost myself. In 2018, China started playing the role of Jennifer Pierce on The CW's "Black Lightning," a drama series based on a DC Comics superhero of the same name. She also starred in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. His role was filled by Keiynan Lonsdale as new character Tal Baker. The dancers in Step Up High Water are also pretty popular on social media, with large following and devoted fanbases. Shes very big on feeling the dance, not just hitting all the steps. The group is now known as Thriii and has released singles likeGo, He Loves Me, Feelin Like, and My Sanity. Ne-Yo as Sage Odom. Graise and the other dancers worked with various choreographers for the show. She was also known as an incredible songwriter, but various issues meant she was out of the limelight for an . Odalie works with Davis on a stunt piece similar to Dirty Dancing to impress Sage. Odalie and Poppy compete for the teams female captain title. China, Sierra, Lauryn Mcclain ----- Red Carpet Event, Vertical, USA, Film Industry, Celebrities, Photography, Bestof, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Topix Celebrities fashion / Vertical, Best of, Event in Hollywood Life - California, Red Carpet and backstage, USA, Film Industry . Actresses Sierra McClain, China Anne McClain and Lauryn McClain attend the premiere of "Descendants 2" at The Cinerama Dome on July 11, 2017 in Los Lauryn McClain (@laurynMcclain) August 4, 2016, Theres nothing wrong with noticing and admitting when youve taken a step back or ten steps back, Lauryn continued. The singing group has gone through some name changes through the years. A great topic for EVERYONE to hear. [20] On August 13, 2017, the cast of the series, including Jade Chynoweth and Kendra Oyesanya, performed at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards with a highly choreographed dance routine. Naya was reported missing on July 8, after a boat she had rented in Lake Piru, near California's Santa Clarita, was found adrift with her four-year-old son Josey sleeping in it. The series was described as YouTube Red's first "big-budget, Hollywood-produced television drama" and that its arrival would end up "moving it into more direct competition with players like Netflix and traditional cable networks." Now that Lauryn is back at it again on Twitter, she decided to open up about why she chose to take a break in the first place. McClain's vacating of the role comes as zero surprise; back in November, she revealed in an Instagram video that the show's fourth season was going to be her last "regardless of if it went . They are extremely talented and Im excited to see what they all individually will do next!!!! Step Up: High Water series. China Anne McClain as Uma in Disney Channel's "Descendants 3" | Photo: Getty Images. She has a well-maintained, healthy body that weighs around 55 kg. Cameron Dallas, who is an internet personality with more than 20 million followers on Instagram, has starred in two films and his very own Netflix series with having no acting experience. Marcus Emanuel Mitchell, who playedDondre Hall, shared two clips of Naya in her element, one of her singing Santa Baby, and another featuring her giving his character an inspiring tough-love speech. The picture showed Lauryn and China looking cute and glammed up as they appeared to be at an event. The two ladies who have similar hairstyles did look like twins. The expectations with the series went sky-high when it was revealed that each episode cost YouTube millions of dollars and that it will be the first truly big-budget series coming out of the house of YouTube. What Is Naya Riveras Net Worth and How Did She Make Money After Glee? I personally think your review is unfair to this show and basically your using your platform to call out artists/dancers/actors in reality you are concerned about YouTube. The past two years have been pivotal for China, especially after the sudden passing of her best friend and former "Descendants 2" co-star, Cameron Boyce, who passed away in July 2019 after suffering a seizure. As they attempt to navigate their new world on and off the dance floor they will discover just how deep they are willing to dig to realize their dreams and seize their moment. For the movie, the three sisters even released the singleDaddys Girl. Most recent. Thirst Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. I couldnt have asked for anything more. Like China, Sierra McClain is an actress. We couldnt have said it better ourselves. Terrence Green, who playedRigo Octavio in the main cast, shared a sweet selfie he took with the late actress as a tribute. Having an interest in music from an early age, Laryn knew what she wanted as a career when she was . The styles and trends the show emphasizes are that of Atlantas own, Mitchell explains. As an actress, she is popular for starring as Janelle on the television seriesStep Up: High Water. Calderon wrote that the two of them bonded so quickly. Of Rivera, he said, There was this light and energy about her that immediately made me feel comfortable, calling her a bad *ss and a true boss., A post shared by Carlito Olivero (@carlitosway89), Rivera also worked with Carlito Olivero (Davis Jimenez) and Kendra Oyesanya, who played Poppy Martinez. China Anne McClain did decide to leave 'Black Lightning' so she could work on new projects. We all have stories. And while other actors might come at loggerheads with the cruel reality of the entertainment industry way into their careers, it took McClain only 22 years to realize that Hollywood is not what it seems. 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