China Lee
Also known as Margaret (Lee) Sahl
Biography
About China Lee
China Lee is a former Adult Model and Centerfold, best known as the first Asian-American Playmate of the Month for Playboy's August 1964 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Pompeo Posar, and her name is pronounced "chee-na" to rhyme with "Tina."
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she is American with Asian ethnicity. Her parents, Chinese immigrants, owned a laundry, and she was the youngest of eight children. Before modeling, she worked as a waitress and hair stylist, then became a Playboy Bunny at the Chicago and New York clubs. She also trained novice Bunnies at various clubs. China has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5'4", and has a natural 32C bust. She is 83 years old.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 112 lbs (or 51 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–22–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.63
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month August 1964
Frequently asked
What is the significance of China Lee's Playboy appearance?
She was the first Asian-American Playmate, featured as Playmate of the Month in August 1964.
How did China Lee's career begin before modeling?
She worked as a waitress and hair stylist, then became a Playboy Bunny and later a training Bunny.
Did you know
- Her name is pronounced to rhyme with 'Tina'.
- She was the youngest of eight children with three brothers and four sisters.
- She trained novice Bunnies at various Playboy Clubs.
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