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Lisa Ray
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About Lisa Ray
Lisa Rani Ray, born Tuesday 4th of April 1972 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian actress of mixed-race (primarily Asian) descent. She began her modelling career in India in the early 1990s, appearing for leading Indian brands like Bombay Dyeing and Lakmé. Her acting debut came in 1994 in the film Hanste Khelte. Throughout her career, Ray has shown a penchant for issue-oriented portrayals, most notably in the 2005 Oscar-nominated Canadian film Water and the award-winning South African feature The World Unseen, described by a reviewer as "one of the best-conceived queer films of the past year."
In 2009, Ray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable form of blood cancer. She began writing The Yellow Diaries, a blog about her experiences with cancer. Her writing and columns have since regularly appeared in multiple major publications. Ray remains an active advocate of stem-cell therapy and has participated in several successful fundraisers and cancer awareness campaigns.
In 2011, Ray began hosting a popular travel show on Discovery Channel India and appeared as host and judge on Food Network's highest-rated show, Top Chef Canada. In 2016, she opened an Instagram account dedicated to poetry. In March 2019, she participated as a panelist on Canada Reads, where she advocated for David Chariandy's award-winning second novel, Brother. She stands 5'4" with black hair and hazel eyes. Her body type is average, and she has natural breasts. She is 54 years old. Her work continues to span film, television, and advocacy. She is a Canadian with a diverse career. She has an average build. Her hair is black. Her eyes are hazel.
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Personal
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What is Lisa Ray's most notable film role?
Her role in the 2005 Oscar-nominated Canadian film Water is widely considered a career highlight, and she also starred in the award-winning South African feature The World Unseen.
How did Lisa Ray's cancer diagnosis affect her career?
After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2009, she started the blog The Yellow Diaries about her experiences, which led to regular columns in major publications and increased her advocacy for stem-cell therapy and cancer awareness.
In which TV shows has Lisa Ray appeared as a host?
She hosted a travel show on Discovery Channel India and served as a host and judge on Top Chef Canada, which is Food Network's highest-rated show.
Did you know
- Lisa Ray was born on Tuesday, 4 April 1972, in Toronto, Canada.
- She began her career as a model in India in the early 1990s, working with brands like Bombay Dyeing and Lakmé.
- In 2016, she created an Instagram account dedicated to poetry.
- She participated as a panelist on the 2019 edition of Canada Reads, advocating for David Chariandy's novel Brother.
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