Lisa Ray

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Lisa Ray
Born	Lisa Rani Ray Birth date -1st March 1966 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Actress, model, television host, philanthropist, social activist
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Jason Dehni (m. 2012)
Children	2

Lisa Rani Ray (born 4 April 1972) is a Canadian actress, model, television host, philanthropist, and social activist. She is known for her work in Indian cinema, as well as her international projects.

Early life

Lisa Ray was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to a Bengali Indian father and a Polish mother. She spent her early years in Canada and later moved to India to pursue a career in modeling and acting.

Career

Modeling

Lisa Ray began her career as a model in the early 1990s. She gained prominence after appearing in a high-profile advertisement for Bombay Dyeing. Her striking looks and charisma quickly made her one of the most sought-after models in India.

Acting

Lisa Ray made her acting debut in the Bollywood film Kasoor (2001), where she starred opposite Aftab Shivdasani. She received critical acclaim for her performance and went on to act in several other Indian films, including Bollywood/Hollywood (2002) and Water (2005), directed by Deepa Mehta. Water was particularly notable as it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

In addition to her work in Indian cinema, Lisa Ray has appeared in international films such as I Can't Think Straight (2008) and The World Unseen (2007). She has also worked in television, hosting shows like Top Chef Canada.

Philanthropy and Activism

Lisa Ray is a dedicated philanthropist and social activist. She has been involved in various charitable activities and has worked to raise awareness about multiple myeloma, a type of cancer she was diagnosed with in 2009. She has since become a vocal advocate for cancer research and patient support.

Personal life

Lisa Ray married Jason Dehni in 2012. The couple has two children. She continues to balance her career with her philanthropic efforts and remains an influential figure in both the entertainment industry and social activism.

Filmography

Films

• Kasoor (2001)
• Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
• Water (2005)
• The World Unseen (2007)
• I Can't Think Straight (2008)

Television

• Top Chef Canada (Host)

Awards and nominations

• Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for Water

See also

• Indian cinema
• Bollywood
• Deepa Mehta
• Cancer research

External links

Lisa Ray on IMDb