LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

Infobox Actor
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birthname = Lisa Ray McCoy
birthdate = birth date and age|1967|9|23
birthplace = Chicago, Illinois
deathdate =
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othername = Lisa Ray McCoy
Lisa Raye
LisaRaye McCoy
LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
occupation = Actress, designer
yearsactive =
spouse = Tony Martin (? - ?)
Michael Misick (2006-present) [Separated]
website = http://www.lisaraye.com

LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23, 1967cite web |url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/331141/LisaRaye-McCoy/biography |title=LisaRaye McCoy|author=|accessdate=2008-05-20 |date=2008 |publisher=New York Times ] ), commonly known as LisaRaye, is an American actress and fashion designer.

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.cite web |url=http://www.lisaraye.com/ |title=Lisa Raye Official Website|author=Lisa Raye McCoy|accessdate=2008-05-20 |date=2008 |publisher=Lisa Raye] McCoy attended Eastern Illinois University before pursing a career in show business. [cite web|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_200/lisa_raye/index.html|title=Lisa Ray Biography|publisher=askmen.com|accessdate=2008-08-14]

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.

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. ["Turks and Caicos premier faces rape investigation; calls allegations 'outrageous'" Associated Press, April 16, 2008]

In August 2008, Premier Misick released a statement announcing that he and McCoy have separated. [cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/cp/entertainment/080813/e081349A.html|title=Turks and Caicos premier to divorce US actress LisaRaye McCoy-Misick|date=2008-08-13|publisher=cbc.ca|accessdate=2008-08-14]

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.; 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. [cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/05/all_of_us/|title=CW Cans "All of Us"|date=2007-05-16|publisher=vibe.com|accessdate=2008-08-14]

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. [cite web|url=http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2005/08/11/actress.shtml|title=Turks & Caicos Chief Minister announces engagement to Hollywood actress|date=2008-08-11|publisher=caribbeannetnews.com|accessdate=2008-08-14]

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. [cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=344003&aid=568870|title=Discography - Benzino/Mario Winans/Lisa Raye|publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2008-08-14]

Filmography

Award nominations

References

External links

* [http://www.lisaraye.com LisaRaye's Official website]
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Persondata
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=


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