Demetria McKinney

Demetria Dyan McKinney (born August 27, 1979) is an American actress, model, and singer. She gained recognition for her role as Janine Shelton-Payne in the TBS sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne from 2006 to 2012. McKinney has also appeared in various other television series, including The Rickey Smiley Show, Saints & Sinners, Superstition, and Motherland: Fort Salem. She has showcased her talent on stage as well, portraying Coretta Scott King in the Rhythm and Blues Opera I Dream in 2010. McKinney's film credits include playing Whitney Houston in the TV One film Bobbi Kristina. In addition to her acting career, she released her debut album Officially Yours in 2017.