Lisa Raye McCoy is an African-American model, actress, fashion designer, and entrepreneur and was the first lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands of the Lucayan Archipelago.
In the 1998 film, “The Players Club,” she played the role of Diana Armstrong and made her way to stardom.
Lisa Raye McCoy's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)
| Height | 5 feet and 6 inches 1.68 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | 110 pounds 50 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Facts About Lisa Raye McCoy
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Estimate Net Worth | $10 million |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | Place Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Birthday | September 23, 1967 |
Lisa Raye McCoy's Net Worth
Lisa Raye represents a Birmingham-based football team as a brand ambassador. She is occupied with future endeavors as of November 2022 and is estimated to be worth $10 million. (1)
Her career as an American actress and television personality makes her amass wealth. She is also an entrepreneur who runs a denim collection, lingerie, hairline, and bed collection.
McCoy plays a part in “Cocktails with Queens,” one of Fox Soul’s most lucrative endeavors. Thus, it is clear why 55-year-old Lisa Raye’s net worth is increasing.
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Lisa Raye McCoy's Early Life
Lisa Raye McCoy was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, on September 23, 1967. She is the daughter of Chicago businessman David Ray McCoy and former model Katie McCoy.
David, her father, was a multimillionaire businessman from Chicago who was brutally murdered in his car in 1988. Her father’s murder remains a mystery. Her mother, Katie, used to work as a model. (2)
She has a famous rapper named Da Brat as a paternal half-sister. She is proud of her ancestry and is of African American and Native American descent.
Lisa Raye McCoy's Education
Lisa Raye McCoy attended St James College Prep School and Kenwood Academy in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated with her secondary education in 1986 from Thornridge High School in Dolton, Chicago. McCoy attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston City, 180 miles south of Chicago, USA. (3)
Lisa Raye McCoy's Personal Life
Kenji Pace (1989 - 1990)
The actress has a lovely daughter named Kai Morae Pace, born on December 5, 1989, while she was in a relationship with Kenji Pace. The two, however, parted ways a year after the birth of their daughter and kept their separation a secret.
Tony Derrick Martin (1992 - 1994)
Tony Derrick Martin, an American football player, was married to Lisa Raye on September 23, 1992. Martin was a member of the famous NFL teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and San Diego Chargers.
The marriage between McCoy and Tony Martin was largely secretive, but it was also relatively brief. Since the couple filed for divorce in 1994, their marriage barely lasted over two years.
Michael Misick (2006 - 2008)
Michael Misick and Lisa Raye got married. The wedding took place on April 8, 2006. Misick had just been elected premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands when they got married. The role is quite similar to that of the Chief Minister or Prime Minister for the entire nation.
Due to the wedding, McCoy also assumed the title of First Lady of the Turks & Caicos Islands. With 300 guests and a 3-week honeymoon to die for, the wedding was as opulent as they come. No matter how spectacular the affair, the marriage still failed.
2008 saw the couple’s divorce, which was fortunate for McCoy. After leaving the Islands, Misick was finally charged with corruption, detained in Brazil, and extradited to stand trial.
Lisa Raye McCoy's Career
Actress
Monty Ross directed the independent film “Reasons,” which gave Lisa Raye McCoy her first significant performance. In the years that followed, she also appeared in cameos on TV shows like “Moesha” and “In the House.”
She rose to fame in 1998 thanks to her performance in the comedy-drama movie “The Players Club.” The film, which Ice Cube directed on his directing debut, also included actors like Bernie Mac and Monica Calhoun.
The movie cost $5 million to produce and made about $23 million in box office revenue. She appeared in Rick Famuyiwa’s drama “coming of age” film “The Wood” the following year.
She subsequently appeared in movies like Christine Swanson’s 2001 film “All About You.” The movie received numerous honors, including the Black Film Festival’s “Best Film Award.” She appeared in the financially successful action/drama movie “Gang of Roses.”
She appeared in the American sitcom “All of Us” from 2003 to 2007. The program focused on Robert James, a TV reporter, his son, and Tia Jewel, a kindergarten teacher who became engaged to him when Robert James’ first marriage ended. Neesee James, the ex-wife he maintains a cordial relationship with for the benefit of their kid, was played by McCoy.
She had a significant role in the sitcom “Single Ladies” from 2011 to 2014. Actors, including Kassandra Clementi, Stacey Dash, DB Woodside, and Travis Winfrey, also appeared on the program.
She played the role of poker-playing former music video model Keisha Greene. McCoy’s most recent efforts include the 2018 film “The Proposal” and the 2016 TV movie “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story.”
Director
Lisa Raye made sure that the short film “The Pink Fight” will be produced by directing it for BET Her and MegaMind Productions. The director made sure to pick the best candidates for the position to give them an opportunity and bring the script to life. (4)
Modelling
In 2007, she agreed to do many modeling jobs. She was a model who frequently appeared in plays at her church and high school. She also played music videos for songs including Truc Love, Roll Call, Same Tempo, and Last Chance. She also dealt with several adverts from the TCI Board of Tourism.
Entrepreneur
In addition to being a model and an actress, she is an entrepreneur who launched Luxe & Romance and Xraye, her two apparel lines. While Xraye is a line of women’s jeans, Luxe & Romance is a lingerie company.
In the summer of 2011, she began marketing her jeans as The Lisa Raye Collection. Lisa Raye Glamour is the name of her hair product line.
With the recent debut of LR Home Styles, a luxury company specializing in high-quality mattresses and furniture, Lisa Raye rekindled her enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. To serve the community’s requirements on a global scale, LR Homestyles was founded.
Likewise, she offers 100% Indian hair through her hairline, Lisa Raye Glamour.
Lisa Raye McCoy's Controversies
The Morning Bull Show
After a white radio DJ made contentious remarks on black women’s skin tones, Lisa Raye McCoy defended him in the face of anger. In a recent episode of “Cocktails With Queens,” co-host Claudia Jordan, Vivica A. Fox, and Syleena Johnson brought up the subject of Rob Lederman’s remarks. (5)
In an episode of “The Morning Bull Show,” the radio host infuriated listeners when he likened the tones of women’s skin to those of toaster settings.
Da Brat
The McCoy sisters have had several contentious public exchanges on their relationship with Da Brat. Following Lisa Raye‘s outburst about learning that her sister had come out on social media, Fox Soul followers witnessed their altercation. (6)
During the heated exchange, Da Brat sat silent, but it was clear she was just as hurt. Not being aware of what was happening in her sister’s life upset Lisa Raye. But the fact that they couldn’t even communicate hurt even more.
Yellow Bone
Even though the criticism made by singer DaniLeigh is receiving for her new contentious song “Yellow Bone,” which some of her fans have praised while others have accused her of inciting colorism, Lisa Raye is stepping up to her defense. She then rejects the arguments, though. (7)
Queen Mother of Ghana claims
Several times, including during a 2019 visit on The Wendy Williams Show, McCoy referred to herself inaccurately as the “Queen Mother of Ghana.” On Ghanaian social media, her statements and the naive reporting of American media outlets were widely ridiculed. Journalist Nana Aba Anamoah accused her of “ignorance” and pointed out that the title doesn’t exist because Ghana is a republic and not a monarchy.
Stacey Dash
On the set of the “VH1” program Single Ladies, actress Lisa Raye McCoy and her former co-star Stacey Dash got into a verbal altercation. Dash became irritated that the day’s shooting continued throughout the night and the following day. When Dash rolled her eyes, the director intervened. When McCoy urged her co-star to recite the line a second time, Dash allegedly waved a finger in her direction.
Halle Berry
The actress who plays Catwoman is rumored to have poor bedside manners, claims Lisa Raye McCoy. When the women were discussing Halle Berry‘s alleged sexcapades on an episode of Fox Soul‘s Cocktails with Queens, the former model made this statement. (8)
Soon enough, Halle herself became aware of this story and informed Lisa Raye via Twitter that she could contact the original source directly if she was desperate to find out the truth.
Lisa Raye McCoy's Humanitarian Works
One Church International
The “One Church, One Night” charity event was hosted by Lisa Raye, and the proceeds of the event were donated to Newtown, Connecticut, victims, and other charitable causes.
The most recent charity event was organized by One Church International in Los Angeles, California, and streamed live online to more than 150 nations. Tammi Haddon, K.J. Scriven, Sharon Youngblood, Larry Walker, Chief Wakil, and the PSALMS choir with Jason McGee were among the notable attendees of the charity event.
The Pink Fight
Earlier this year, BET HER announced the release of four original 20-minute dramas, which will air in July in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Minority Mental Health Month.
The short films, all of which were written, directed, and produced by Black women, highlight the experiences of Black women while raising awareness of problems that specifically affect the Black community.
Queen Mother of Ghana
The stunning American woman received the prestigious award on September 22 in Los Angeles, accompanied by family and friends. As part of the tribal customs of the Ghanian tribe of the Ashanti people, the formerly the Queen of Turks and Caicos from a previous marriage got the title of “Queen Mother,”; a special appointment granted by Paramount Chief of Agona Kwanyako. (9)
Raye was personally chosen by the Chief of Agona Kwanyako, the chiefs, and the entire Kingdom Traditional Divisional Councils to receive her new regal title in recognition of her humanitarian work over the years.
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References
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- LisaRaye McCoy https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lisaraye-mccoy-43941.php
- Michael Cox, In The Director’s Chair with LisaRaye McCoy – BET Her & The Waiting Room, retrieved from https://www.theofficialblackmagazine.com/in-the-directors-chair-with-lisaraye-mccoy-bet-her-the-waiting-room/
- Web Post, Topic About Rob Lederman’s Comments Is Brought Into Discussion In A New Episode Of ‘Cocktails With Queens’ With Co-Hosts Claudia Jordan, Vivica A. Fox And Syleena Johnson, retrieved from https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00168757.html
- Amanda Anderson-Niles, ENTERTAINMENT Da Brat & LisaRaye McCoy Hash Things Out After Latest Controversy, retrieved from https://urbanbellemag.com/2022/02/25/da-brat-lisaraye-mccoy-hash-things-out-after-latest-controversy/2/
- M. Lucas-Davis, LisaRaye defends DaniLeigh amid ‘Yellow Bone’ controversy, retrieved from https://rollingout.com/2021/01/28/lisaraye-defends-danileigh-amid-yellow-bone-controversy/
- Cydney Contreras, Halle Berry Claps Back After LisaRaye McCoy Suggests She’s Bad in Bed, retrieved from https://www.eonline.com/news/1212847/halle-berry-claps-back-after-lisaraye-mccoy-suggests-shes-bad-in-bed
- Ivy Mang’eli, SQUEEZE‘Single Ladies’ Star Lisa Raye Crowned Queen Mother Of Ghana Due To Her Philanthropic Work, retrieved from https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/thesauce/lisa-raye-crown-queen-mother-of-ghana-for-her-philanthropic-work/