LisaRaye McCoy-Misick (born September 23, 1967),1 commonly known as LisaRaye, is an American actress and fashion designer. She was also the wife of the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands. She is best known for protraying Neesee James on the CW sitcom All of us from 2003 until 2007.
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.23 McCoy attended Eastern Illinois University before pursuing a career in show business.4
Personal life
LisaRaye first marriage was to former NFL wide receiver Tony Martin, whom are now divorced. In April 2009, McCoy's second 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.5 He has also been rumored to have had a relationship with co-host of BET's 106 & Park Rocsi while married to Lisa Raye. He has since been acquitted.
In August 2008, Premier Misick released a statement announcing that he and McCoy were getting a divorce.6
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.2; 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 2007.7
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.8
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.29
Filmography
Award nominations
| Year |
Award |
Result |
Category |
Series |
| 2007 |
NAACP Image Awards |
Nominated |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
All of Us |
References
External links
| 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 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH |
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