Lisa Raye Biography

Lisa Raye
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LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
Born Lisa Ray McCoy
September 23, 1967 (1967-09-23) (age 41)
Chicago, Illinois
Other name(s) Lisa Ray McCoy
Lisa Raye
LisaRaye McCoy
LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
Occupation Actress, designer
Spouse(s) Tony Martin (? - ?)
Michael Misick (2006-present) [Separated]
Official website

LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23, 1967[1]), commonly known as LisaRaye, is an American actress and fashion designer.

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Early life

McCoy was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of a businessman and professional model. She is the half sister of rapper Da Brat.[1][2]McCoy attended Eastern Illinois University before pursing a career in show business.[3]

Personal life

McCoy has one daughter, Kai, from her first marriage. On April 8, 2006, she married Michael Misick, the premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands. [2]

In April 2008, McCoy's husband, Premier Michael Misick, was accused of raping an American woman, reportedly a friend of LisaRaye's, after a party on the island of Providenciales. This is currently being investigated by the FBI.[4]

In August 2008, Premier Misick released a statement announcing that he and McCoy have separated.[5]

Career

Before acting, McCoy began her career as a model doing fashion shows in churches and high schools in her native Chicago. She made her acting debut as the lead in Reasons, an independent film directed by Monty Ross. She also had the lead role in the film The Players Club, directed and written by Ice Cube.[1]; and has film credits in The Wood, opposite Omar Epps, as well as Love the Way, Rhapsody, All About You, and Go for Broke. In 2003, McCoy starred as Neesee James in the CW sitcom All of Us. She played Robert Sr.'s (Duane Martin) self-absorbed ex-wife and the mother of their 6-year-old son, Bobby, Jr. The series ended in 2007.[6]

In 2005, she launched two fashion lines: Luxe & Romance, a lingerie line that was introduced during New York's Fashion Week, and Xraye, a jeans line for women.[7]

In addition to acting, McCoy has also appeared in several music videos including Tupac Shakur's last video, "Toss It Up", Sisqó's "Incomplete", and Ludacris' "Number 1 Spot." McCoy also recorded the single "Would You?" with rapper Benzino.[1][8]

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1996 Reasons Credited as Lisa Ray McCoy
1997 In the House Delivery Woman TV, 2 episodes, credited as Lisa Raye
1998 The Parent 'Hood TV, 1 episode, credited as Lisa Raye
The Players Club Diana Armstrong/Diamond
1999 The Wood Lisa Credited as Lisaraye
2000 The Cheapest Movie Ever Made
Rhapsody Victoria Television movie
2001 Date from Hell
All About You Lisa
2002 Civil Brand Frances Shepard
Go for Broke Belinda/Star
2003 Love Chronicles Marie Toursaant
Gang of Roses Marie
2003-2007 All of Us Neesee James TV, 51 episodes
2004 Super Spy
2005 Beauty Shop Rochelle Credited as Lisaraye McCoy
Envy
The Proud Family Movie Choreographer (Voice) Credited as LisaRaye McCoy
2008 The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women Candice In production
2009 Contradictions of the Heart Kiki

Award nominations

Year Award Result Category Series
2007 NAACP Image Awards Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series All of Us

References

  1. ^ a b c d "LisaRaye McCoy". New York Times (2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  2. ^ a b Lisa Raye McCoy (2008). "Lisa Raye Official Website". Lisa Raye. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  3. ^ "Lisa Ray Biography". askmen.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-14.
  4. ^ "Turks and Caicos premier faces rape investigation; calls allegations 'outrageous'" Associated Press, April 16, 2008
  5. ^ "Turks and Caicos premier to divorce US actress LisaRaye McCoy-Misick". cbc.ca (2008-08-13). Retrieved on 2008-08-14.
  6. ^ "CW Cans "All of Us"". vibe.com (2007-05-16). Retrieved on 2008-08-14.
  7. ^ "Turks & Caicos Chief Minister announces engagement to Hollywood actress". caribbeannetnews.com (2008-08-11). Retrieved on 2008-08-14.
  8. ^ "Discography - Benzino/Mario Winans/Lisa Raye". billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-14.

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NAME McCoy, LisaRaye
ALTERNATIVE NAMES McCoy, Lisa Ray
SHORT DESCRIPTION Actress, designer
DATE OF BIRTH September 23, 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH Chicago, Illinois
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH