LisaRaye McCoy facts for kids
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LisaRaye McCoy
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McCoy in 2010
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| Born | September 23, 1967 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Education | Eastern Illinois University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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Tony Martin
(m. 1992; div. 1994)Michael Misick
(m. 2006; div. 2008) |
| Partner(s) | Kenji Pace (1988–1990) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Cynthia McCoy Scott Da Brat (Sister) |
LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23, 1967), who is often called just LisaRaye, is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in movies and TV shows.
Many people know her as Diana "Diamond" Armstrong in the 1998 movie The Players Club. She also played Neesee James on the TV show All of Us from 2003 to 2007. Another one of her famous roles was Keisha Greene in the series Single Ladies.
From 2006 to 2008, she was married to Michael Misick. At the time, he was the Premier, or leader, of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This meant LisaRaye served as the First Lady of the islands.
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Early Life and Education
LisaRaye McCoy was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, David Ray McCoy, was a businessman, and her mother, Katie McCoy, was a model. She has a famous half-sister, the rapper Da Brat.
McCoy grew up on the south side of Chicago. She went to several schools, including St. James College Prep, Kenwood Academy, and Thornridge High School. After graduating in 1986, she attended Eastern Illinois University. Later, she decided to start a career in acting.
Acting Career
Starting in Film and TV
LisaRaye's first movie was an independent film called Reasons. Her big break came when she played Diamond in the movie The Players Club, which was directed by Ice Cube. She also acted in other films like The Wood and All About You.
In 2003, she began starring in the TV show All of Us. She played Neesee James, the ex-wife of a character played by Duane Martin. The show was popular and lasted for four seasons until it ended in 2007.
Music Videos and Other Work
Before she became a famous actress, LisaRaye was a fashion model. She also appeared in many music videos for famous artists. Some of these include videos for Ginuwine, Ludacris, Tupac Shakur, and Jamie Foxx.
Besides acting, LisaRaye is also a businesswoman. In 2005, she started two fashion lines. One was a lingerie line, and the other was a jeans line for women. In 2011, she launched another jean collection and a hair product line.
Personal Life
Family and Marriages
LisaRaye has a daughter named Kai Morae Pace, who was born in 1989.
In 1992, she married football player Tony Martin. They divorced in 1994.
In 2006, LisaRaye married Michael Misick. He was the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Their wedding was a large event with 300 guests. As the wife of the Premier, LisaRaye was called the "First Lady of the Turks and Caicos." The couple announced their divorce in 2008. Later, Misick faced a government investigation and had to leave his position as Premier.
The "Queen Mother of Ghana" Title
On a few occasions, LisaRaye has called herself the "Queen Mother" of Ghana. This caused some confusion and discussion on social media in Ghana. Journalists pointed out that Ghana is a republic, which is a country led by a president, not a king or queen.
It was reported that LisaRaye was given the title at a ceremony in Los Angeles in 2019. The title was a special honor called nkosuohene, which means "development chief." It was given to her by a chief from the small town of Kwanyako in Ghana. This title is often given to people who help improve the community.
In 2021, LisaRaye visited Kwanyako. She promised to help fund a center to teach skills to women and support a local performance group.
Selected Work
LisaRaye has appeared in many movies and television shows throughout her career. Here are some of her most well-known projects.
Movies
- The Players Club (1998)
- The Wood (1999)
- Civil Brand (2002)
- Love Chronicles (2003)
- Beauty Shop (2005)
- The Proud Family Movie (2005)
- Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story (2016)
- For the Love of Money (2021)
- Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (2022)
Television Shows
- Martin (1995)
- In the House (1997)
- All of Us (2003–2007)
- LisaRaye: The Real McCoy (2010–2011)
- Single Ladies (2011–2015)
- Ballers (2017–2018)
- The Family Business (2018–2024)
- A House Divided (2020–2023)
Awards and Nominations
In 2007, LisaRaye was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. She was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in All of Us.
See also
In Spanish: LisaRaye McCoy para niños
- Hip hop models
