China Lee

Über China Lee

China Lee, (born September 2, 1942) is an American model and actress. She was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for the August 1964 issue, and the first Asian-American Playmate. Her centerfold was photographed by Pompeo Posar. According to her Playmate profile, her name is pronounced "chee-na" to rhyme with "Tina". Performances Playboy Playmate: August 1964 Her parents were Chinese immigrants who moved to America after getting married, and owned a laundry. The youngest of eight children, China has three brothers and four sisters. She worked as a waitress and hair stylist prior to becoming a Playboy Bunny at the Playboy Clubs in Chicago and New York City. She was also a training Bunny who traveled to different Playboy Clubs to teach novice Bunnies the ropes.