LisaRaye McCoy Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6½ in |
Weight | 55 kg |
Date of Birth | September 23, 1967 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
LisaRaye McCoy is an American actress, fashion designer, model, and businesswoman who is known for being the former first lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands. On the other hand, LisaRaye is also recognized for her role as Diana “Diamond” Armstrong in The Players Club, Neesee James in All of Us, and Keisha Greene in Single Ladies.
Born Name
LisaRaye McCoy
Nick Name
LRaye, LR, LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
LisaRaye studied at St. James College Prep and Kenwood Academy before finally graduating from Thornridge High School in 1986. Later, she enrolled at Eastern Illinois University.
Occupation
Actress, Fashion Designer, Model, Businesswoman, Former First Lady
Family
- Father – David Ray McCoy (Chicago businessman)
- Mother – Katie McCoy (Former Professional Model)
- Others – Da Brat (Paternal Half-Sister) (Rapper, Actress) (b. April 14, 1974), Bella Rae Jeune (Grandchild) (b. December 17, 2016)
Manager
LisaRaye is represented by Stewart Talent Agency.
Net Worth
LisaRaye McCoy’s net worth was $10 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
LisaRaye has dated –
- Kenji Pace (1989-1990) – LisaRaye had been in a relationship with a man named Kenji Pace with whom she has a child named Kai Morae Pace (b. December 5, 1989).
- Tony Derrick Martin (1992-1994) – American former professional football player Tony Derrick Martin and LisaRaye were married from September 23, 1992, to March 31, 1994..
- Robert Horry
- Jalen Rose
- Benzino
- Gary Payton
- Al Sharpton
- Ginuwine
- Robert Lavelle Huggar
- Terry Norris (1997)
- Jayceon Terrell Taylor
- Michael E. Misick (2006-2008) – She got married to Michael E. Misick on April 8, 2006, who at the time of their marriage was the premier of the British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean. She was named First Lady of Turks and Caicos at the time. However, in August 2008, Michael announced that he would be legally parting ways with LisaRaye which was finalized on December 21, 2008.
- Datari Turner (2009)
Race / Ethnicity
Black
LisaRaye has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- She can mostly be seen wearing white.
Brand Endorsements
LisaRaye has appeared in commercials for several brands such as –
- Great Nations Eat
- For the Love of Money
- Zen Relief Balm
LisaRaye McCoy Favorite Things
- Food – Apple pie, red velvet cake, German chocolate cake from Cake Man in Los Angeles, cupcakes from Famous Cupcakes, her mother’s egg custard pie
Source – The Culinary Scoop
LisaRaye McCoy Facts
- She was brought up on the south side of Chicago.
- LisaRaye made her debut TV show appearance as a Swinger Woman in Martin in 1995. Later, in 1996, she was cast in her first feature film titled Reasons.
- She got her breakthrough with her role as Diana “Diamond” Armstrong in The Players Club alongside the likes of actors Bernie Mac, Jamie Foxx, Charlie Murphy, Terrence Howard, and Faizon Love.
- She has been featured in various music videos including Download by Lil’ Kim, Number 1 Spot by Ludacris, and Roll Call by Lil Jon and Ice Cube to name a few.
- In 2001, LisaRaye was voted “The Year’s Sexiest Woman” by Black Men magazine.
- LisaRaye is close friends with actresses Teena Marie and Tichina Arnold.
- She has falsely claimed herself to be the Queen Mother of Ghana in the past.
- In 2007, LisaRaye was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series” for her work in All of Us.
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