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LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American actress. She is the half sister of rap star Da Brat. 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." 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 The two will wed on the 28th of December 2005 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her daughter.

Filmography

The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women (2005) (pre-production) — Candice
Beauty Shop
(2005) — Rochelle
Super Spy (2004)
Gang of Roses (2003) — Maria
All of Us (2003) TV Series — Neesee James
Go for Broke (2002) — Belinda/Star
Civil Brand (2002) — Frances Shepard
All About You (2001) — Lisa
Date from Hell (2001)
The Cheapest Movie Ever Made (2000)
Rhapsody (2000) (TV) — Victoria
The Wood
(1999) — Lisa
The Players Club
(1998) — Diana Armstrong/Diamond
Reasons (1996)

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