Chyna Layne

Acting

Freshness: Mar 14, 2026

17Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

About Chyna Layne

Chyna Layne is a New York-born Jamaican actress who has appeared in a number of films and television productions, including the movie Precious, the television movie Life Support, and the television drama Push. She has appeared in over 30 independent films and has been touted as the modern day Diahann Carroll. She has also been featured on the cover of Fearless magazine.

Chyna Layne Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chyna Layne reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Chyna Layne's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Chyna Layne's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Chyna Layne Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chyna Layne's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) movie poster

★7.3

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire: In Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16-year-old African American girl born into a life no one would want.

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

2009•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Cadillac Records: The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of Ame

Cadillac Records

2008•Drama

★6.3

Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) movie poster

★6.3

Barbershop: The Next Cut: To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The day

Barbershop: The Next Cut

2016•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

The First Purge: To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociologic

The First Purge

2018•Action

★5.7

★5.7

Life of Crime: Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who s

Life of Crime

2013•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chyna Layne.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	In Broad Daylight	Jordan Boudreaux	Flop	Similar →
2018	The First Purge	Elsa	Average	Similar →
2017	We Are Family	Shee-Lee	Flop	Similar →
2016	Barbershop: The Next Cut	Kayla (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2015	72 Hours	Kandice	Flop	Similar →
2014	Daddy's Home	Janae	Flop	Similar →
2013	Life of Crime	Loretta	Average	Similar →
2012	All Screwed Up	Teenisha	Flop	Similar →
2012	David E. Talbert's: A Fool and His Money	-	Average	Similar →
2012	Back Then	Young Rochelle	Flop	Similar →
2012	Back Then	Georiga Miller	Flop	Similar →
2011	Deceptz	Kelly	Flop	Similar →
2010	Left Unsaid	Asia	Flop	Similar →
2009	Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire	Rhonda	Hit	Similar →
2008	Cadillac Records	Pot's Girlfriend Juanita	Hit	Similar →
2007	Hardrock	Doreen	Flop	Similar →
2007	Life Support	Deyah	Average	Similar →

Chyna Layne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chyna Layne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chyna Layne is "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Chyna Layne acted in?

Chyna Layne has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chyna Layne?

Other notable films include "Cadillac Records", "Barbershop: The Next Cut", and "The First Purge".