Chyna

Chyna Bio

December 27, 1969 - April 17, 2016 / Capricorn / Age 46

Chyna was an American-born professional wrestler and bodybuilder, adult model, television personality, and pornographic actress. She was born under the sign of Capricorn on December 27, 1969 in Rochester, New York, United States. Her birth name is Joanie Marie Laurer. She is also known in the industry as Joanie Laurer.

The renowned Chyna graced as a featured Playboy Celebrity in November 2000. Her measurements are 41-31-35. Chyna had big enhanced breasts, sparkling blue eyes, and glossy black hair.

Chyna, known to the wrestling world as "The Ninth Wonder of the World," made an indelible impact in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) starting in 1997. Her journey in the ring was marked by remarkable achievements, including holding the prestigious WWF Intercontinental Championship not once, but twice, a feat unmatched by any other female performer. She also secured the WWF Women's Championship during her storied career.

Beyond the wrestling ring, Chyna ventured into various aspects of entertainment. In November 2000, she made a bold move by gracing the pages of Playboy in a revealing photoshoot. This iconic moment further cemented her status as a multifaceted star. In 2002, after parting ways with WWF, she embarked on a second nude pictorial for Playboy.

Chyna's versatility extended to her involvement in a Playboy adult documentary titled "Joanie Laurer Nude: Wrestling Superstar to Warrior Princess." This documentary offered a glimpse into her life and experiences both in and out of the wrestling world.

In 2004, Chyna and Sean Waltman collaborated on a highly publicized project, "1 Night in China," which earned them a 2006 AVN Award for Best-Selling Title. Subsequently, she ventured into the adult film industry, starring in five more productions, including AVN's 2012 Best Celebrity Sex Tape, "Backdoor to Chyna." In one of her final YouTube videos before her tragic passing, Chyna candidly shared that she had not aspired to enter the adult film industry but had chosen to make the best of a challenging situation after a private video with X-Pac was released without her consent.

On April 20, 2016, the world mourned the loss of Chyna when she was found deceased at her home in Redondo Beach, California. A later autopsy report, released in December 2016, revealed that she had succumbed to an overdose of alcohol combined with drugs on April 17, underscoring the complexities of her life and legacy. Chyna's impact in the world of wrestling and entertainment continues to be remembered and celebrated by fans worldwide.