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Tour De Luxe at the W: First annual Fairways & Highways

Examiner.com - Found Jun. 29, 2009
Lisa Raye, on the heels of her much publicized fairy tale marriage to and subsequent estrangement from Turks and Caicos Chief Minister Michael...

Posted on June 29, 2009, 9:18 am

Nonnie G and celebrity friends began their kickoff of his tour

Examiner.com - Found Jun. 26, 2009
The event included speakers such as Warren XX, Coach Eric Morris, Alex Tievy of L.G.N.D. Entertainment & Chicago native & Actress Lisa Raye.

Posted on June 26, 2009, 9:12 am

Good Day Guest Info - June 25

Fox 5 Atlanta WAGA - Found Jun. 25, 2009
It's hosted by Lisa Raye, Terance Mathis, G. Garvin, Jacque Reid and other celebrities.

Posted on June 25, 2009, 10:50 am

R&B Singer Crisette Michele

Fox 5 Atlanta WAGA - Found Jun. 25, 2009
It's hosted by Lisa Raye, Terance Mathis, G. Garvin, Jacque Reid and other celebrities.

Posted on June 25, 2009, 10:50 am

THE PULSE OF ENTERTAINMENT: Al B. Sure comes back home to singing ...

EURweb - Found Jun. 25, 2009
... celebrities came to mingle with the hard-hitting members of the organization,celebrities such as Lisa Raye, Cedric the Entertainer, legends...

Posted on June 25, 2009, 9:05 am

Britain to impose direct rule on Turks and Caicos

Telegraph - Found Jun. 16, 2009
Previous of Images Next Michael Misick and his wife Lisa-Raye Misick at the Premier's residence in 2007. Photo: TROPICAL IMAGING Premier...

Posted on June 16, 2009, 5:10 am

Lisa Raye, Charlie Wilson join Lil Kim in Download video premiere

Examiner.com - Found May. 4, 2009
Lisa Raye, Charlie Wilson, T-Pain and even former 'All of Us' kid Khamani Griffin jumped onboard for Lil Kim's spankin' new music video 'Download'
Gilles Marini: Why He Apologized to His Wife Last Night - E! Online
Stars Double Up on Dances, Another 30 Arises - E! Online
Rihanna returns to red carpet, cancels Dubai concert - Newsday
'Dancing With the Stars': Double the dancing, double the fun - Los Angeles Times
Explore All

Posted on May 4, 2009, 8:36 am

B.E.T. You Havent Heard This: Ginuwine

Bet.com - Found Apr. 29, 2009
Golddiggers, Lisa Raye and the young pups (Chris Brown and Omarion) of the R&B realm. In regards to Lisa Raye, here?s what my source revealed...

Posted on April 29, 2009, 8:29 am

Traxx Girls celebrate in style

Southern Voice - Found Apr. 18, 2009
Traxx Girls Anniversary Party continues for a second night with Lisa Raye. 10 p.m., Club Rain, 448 Ralph David Abernathy, www.traxxgirls.com

Posted on April 18, 2009, 9:19 am

Hip-Hop Rumors: Tranny Rapper Gang Raped? Most Def Challenges Lil ...

All Hip Hop - Found Apr. 7, 2009
Check out this: LISA RAYE DISSES HER HUBBY WITH A NEW ACCUSATION SMH. She accuses him of all sorts of shady grady stuff.

Posted on April 7, 2009, 6:20 am

Lisa Raye Biography

Lisa Raye
extracted from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, distributed under the GNU Free Documentation License

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
Born Lisa Ray McCoy
September 23, 1967 (1967-09-23) (age 41)
Chicago, Illinois
Other name(s) Lisa Ray McCoy Raye
LisaRaye McCoy
LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
Occupation Actress, designer
Spouse(s) Tony Martin (? - ?)
Michael Misick (2006-2008) [Separated]
Official website

LisaRaye McCoy-Misick (born September 23, 1967), commonly known as LisaRaye, is an American actress and fashion designer. She was also the wife of the Prime Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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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.12McCoy attended Eastern Illinois University before pursuing a career in show business.3

Personal life

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 were getting a divorce. McCoy have also decided to sue the Premier of leaking a tape of the two performing sex acts.5

Career

Before acting, McCoy-Misick began her career as a model doing fashion shows in churches and high schools in her native home 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 "Toss It Up", Calvin Richardson's "True Love," Sisqó's "Incomplete", Lil Jon and Ice Cube's "Roll Call" Video clip, and Ludacris' "Number 1 Spot." McCoy also recorded the single "Would You?" with rapper Benzino. Also, LisaRaye was in Ginuwine's video, "Last Chance" in May 2009. She is credited as Lisa Raye in the beginning of the video.18

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 "LisaRaye McCoy". New York Times. 2008. http://movies.nytimes.com/person/331141/LisaRaye-McCoy/biography. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
  2. ^ Lisa Raye McCoy (2008). "Lisa Raye Official Website". Lisa Raye. http://www.lisaraye.com/. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
  3. ^ "Lisa Ray Biography". askmen.com. http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_200/lisa_raye/index.html. 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". cbc.ca. 2008-08-13. http://www.cbc.ca/cp/entertainment/080813/e081349A.html. Retrieved on 2008-08-14. 
  6. ^ "CW Cans "All of Us"". vibe.com. 2007-05-16. http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/05/all_of_us/. Retrieved on 2008-08-14. 
  7. ^ "Turks & Caicos Chief Minister announces engagement to Hollywood actress". caribbeannetnews.com. 2005-08-11. http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2005/08/11/actress.shtml. Retrieved on 2008-08-14. 
  8. ^ "Discography - Benzino/Mario Winans/Lisa Raye". billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=344003&aid=568870. Retrieved on 2008-08-14. 

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