Gillian Iliana White is an American actress. She attended Howard University as an honors student, where she majored in Human Communication and Dramatic Arts. Gillian's first break into acting was as the titular character in LL Cool J's video Hey Lover featuring Boyz II Men. She then appeared as Dr. Dre's wife and tango partner in his music video Been There, Done That. She has been featured in small parts of many well known films and has guest starred on television series Days of Our Lives, Martin, Arli$$, The Wayans Bros, My Wife and Kids and Ghost Whisperer. Gillian starred as the temptress Amazon warrior, Amoria, in the syndicated show Xena: Warrior Princess. She may be best known for her recurring role on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives and as Amoria on Xena: Warrior Princess.
Born: | January 16, 1975, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names: | Gillian Iliana White |
Occupation: | Actress |
Years active: | 1995-present |
Spouse(s): | Michael Jai White (m. 2015) |
Children: | 2 |
IMDb: | Gillian Iliana Waters's IMDb |
About Gillian Iliana White
Film and television actress most well known as China Lee on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives. She has also had prominent roles in films like Bamboozled, Jackie Brown, and How to Be a Player.
Before Fame
After studying human communication and dramatic arts at Howard University, she earned her big break starring in LL Cool J's music video for "Hey Lover."
Achievement
In 2000, she portrayed the warrior Amoria on the popular television series Xena: Warrior Princess.
Family Life
She married fellow actor Michael Jai White in 2015. She has two daughters from a previous marriage, Alaia and Niahla Waters.
Associations
During her time on Days of Our Lives, she starred alongside Josh Taylor.