Lisa Ray

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Lisa Ray
Born
Lisa Rani Ray

Birth date -1st March 1966
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActress, model, television host, philanthropist, social activist
Years active1991–present
Spouse(s)Jason Dehni (m. 2012)
Children2


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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Modeling[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

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

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Lisa Ray on IMDb


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD