China Lee — Biography

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.