JJ McParland

About

Martial artist who rose to fame through her appearance on season 9 of Britain's Got Talent.

Before Fame

After failed attempts to join ballet and Irish dancing, she joined martial arts instruction and was in competitions by the age of five.

Trivia

She earned her first gold medal at the WKC World Karate Championships at only seven years old.

Family Life

She was born Jesse Jane McPharland in Armagh, Ireland to Gary and Sinead McParland. She has two younger sisters named Molly Mae and Sugar Rae.

Associated With

She was cast alongside Kathryn Newton in the 2015 film The Martial Arts Kid.

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