LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American actress. She grew up with rap star Da Brat, and although they have referred to each other as sisters in the past, there is no biological connection between the two stars. LisaRaye currently stars as "Neesee James" in the UPN comedy All of Us. She plays Robert Sr.'s (Duane Martin) self-absorbed ex-wife and the mother of their 5-year-old son, Bobby Jr.
McCoy moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue an acting career and quickly won a guest-starring role in the television sitcom Martin. She also had a recurring role in In the House and appeared in a number of music videos, including Tupac Shakur's last video, "Toss It Up." and Sisqo's "Incomplete". She co-hosted "Live in L.A." and "The Source: All Access." She was among select actors on the reality series The It Factor
Most recently, McCoy had a role in the features Beauty Shop, with Queen Latifah, Civil Brand and Gang of Roses. which also starred Lil' Kim. She made her debut as the lead in "Reasons," directed by Monty Ross. She also had the lead role in the film The Players Club, directed by Ice Cube; and has film credits in The Wood, opposite Omar Epps, "Love the Way," "Rhapsody," "All About You" and "Go for Broke."
McCoy recorded the single "Would You?" with Elektra Record's recording artist Benzino. She also collaborated with Lil' Kim on a single featured on the soundtrack for "Gang of Roses."
Before acting, McCoy began her career as a model doing fashion shows in churches and high schools in her native Chicago, Illinois. She launched two fashion lines in 2005, Luxe & Romance, a lingerie line that was introduced during New York's Fashion Week, and Xraye, her new jeans line for women.
In addition to her acting career she is a businesswoman having come from a family in the hospitality and banking industries in Chicago. Soon she will be breaking ground on a group home for teenagers in her home town of Chicago called "Raye of Sunshine".
On July 28th, McCoy became engaged to The Honorable Michael Misick Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands. They were married on April 8, 2006. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her daughter.
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