CHYNA
Name: Joan Marie Laurer
Born: December 27, 1971
Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27, 1971) is an American actress
and retired professional wrestler. A former bodybuilder, she is best known for
her career with World Wrestling Entertainment from 1997 to 2001, where she was
billed as "Chyna: "The Ninth Wonder of the World" (with the eighth wonder being
André the Giant).
As a child, Laurer and her siblings had a structured, fairly affluent upbringing.
She learned to play both the violin and cello.
Joanie Laurer left home at age 16 for Spain, under a scholarship with the United
Nations. By 1987, she had graduated high school in Spain. She spent the next
five years at the University of Tampa, graduating in 1992 with a major in
Spanish Literature. During college, she also studied French and German;
Laurer can converse in either language.She originally wanted to use her
knowledge of foreign languages to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation
or Drug Enforcement Administration.Subsequently, she joined the Peace Corps,
and was assigned to Costa Rica to teach literacy.
After college, Laurer began to regularly enter fitness competitions. In 1996,
Laurer competed in the New York City regional level of the Fitness America
competition.
Name: Joan Marie Laurer
Born: December 27, 1971
Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27, 1971) is an American actress
and retired professional wrestler. A former bodybuilder, she is best known for
her career with World Wrestling Entertainment from 1997 to 2001, where she was
billed as "Chyna: "The Ninth Wonder of the World" (with the eighth wonder being
André the Giant).
As a child, Laurer and her siblings had a structured, fairly affluent upbringing.
She learned to play both the violin and cello.
Joanie Laurer left home at age 16 for Spain, under a scholarship with the United
Nations. By 1987, she had graduated high school in Spain. She spent the next
five years at the University of Tampa, graduating in 1992 with a major in
Spanish Literature. During college, she also studied French and German;
Laurer can converse in either language.She originally wanted to use her
knowledge of foreign languages to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation
or Drug Enforcement Administration.Subsequently, she joined the Peace Corps,
and was assigned to Costa Rica to teach literacy.
After college, Laurer began to regularly enter fitness competitions. In 1996,
Laurer competed in the New York City regional level of the Fitness America
competition.