Lisa Ray, born on April 4, 1972, in Toronto, Canada, is an acclaimed actress, model, and philanthropist of Indian and Polish descent. Known for her striking appearance and versatility, she gained prominence with her roles in Bollywood and Canadian cinema. Her notable films include “Water” (2005) and “Kasoor” (2001). Beyond acting, Lisa is a cancer survivor and an advocate for health and wellness. She actively supports causes related to cancer awareness and women’s rights. Lisa Ray continues to inspire with her resilience, elegance, and commitment to making a positive impact through her work and advocacy.
General Information About Famous Actress , Model Lisa Ray
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Full Name
Lisa Rani Ray
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Profession
Actress, Model, Philanthropist
Date of Birth
April 4, 1972
Current Age
53 years, 3 months, 9 days
Husband
Jason Dehni (m. 2012)
Nationality
Canadian
Exploring Lisa Ray Personal Information
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Name
Lisa Ray
Birth Name
Lisa Rani Ray
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Height
5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
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Slim
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Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Date of Birth
April 4, 1972
Religion
Christianity
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Hometown
Toronto, Canada
Lisa Ray Education
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School
Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Islington, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Richview Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
College
Central School of Speech and Drama, London London Centre for Theatre Studies, London Desmond Jones School of Physical Theatre, London Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA), London
Educational Qualification
Post Graduate degree in Acting from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in 2004
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Smoothies, Juices, Salads
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Hobbies
Philanthropy, Dancing, Yoga, Reading, Writing
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Colour
Yellow
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Director
Federico Fellini, Satyajit Ray
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Lisa Ray Relationship Journey
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Husband
Sanjay Dutt (rumored)
Jason Dehni (m. 2012)
Lisa Ray Career Journey
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1990s
Started her modeling career in India, appearing for brands like Bombay Dyeing and Lakmé.
1994
Acting debut in the film Hanste Khelte
2001
Bollywood debut in Kasoor opposite Aftab Shivdasani
2002
Appeared in Deepa Mehta’s Bollywood/Hollywood
2005
Starred in the Oscar-nominated film Water
2008
Appeared in I Can’t Think Straight and The World Unseen
2009
Diagnosed with multiple myeloma; started writing The Yellow Diaries about her cancer journey
2010
Hosted an informal lunch for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during their visit to Toronto
2011
Acted in the stage play Taj at Luminato Festival
2012
Hosted season two of Top Chef Canada on Food Network Canada
2016
Starred in Veerappan directed by Ram Gopal Varma
2017
Played a supporting role in Dobaara, the Bollywood adaptation of Oculus
2019
Appeared in Four More Shots Please! on Amazon Prime Video
Lisa Ray Career Statistics
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Films
Appeared in various films including Kasoor (2001), Water (2005), I Can’t Think Straight (2008), Veerappan (2016), Dobaara (2017), and others.
Television
Hosted Top Chef Canada on Food Network Canada (2012) and appeared in series like Four More Shots Please! on Amazon Prime Video (2019-present).
Stage Plays
Acted in plays such as Taj at Luminato Festival (2011)
Modeling
Started modeling in India in the 1990s, appearing for brands like Bombay Dyeing and Lakmé.
Awards
Received awards such as Best Actress for Water by the Vancouver Critics Circle and the Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013).
Cancer Advocacy
Became an advocate for cancer awareness and stem-cell therapy after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2009.
Writing
Authored The Yellow Diaries, a blog about her experiences with cancer, and contributed columns to various publications.
Public Speaking
Engaged in public speaking events and fundraisers related to cancer awareness and support.
Web Series
Starred in Four More Shots Please! on Amazon Prime Video, gaining popularity across international audiences.
International Events
Hosted and participated in various international events, including film festivals and cultural festivals.
