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LisaRaye McCoy Adds Another Feather To Her Cap With Her Stellar Performance In the Romantic Dramedy Film, ‘Single Not Searching.’
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Written by Juanisha Reece
The character of Angela from the latest Amazon prime film, 'Single Not Searching' has become the voice of many women struggling to deal with heartbreaks while also reflecting upon the importance of friendships in the most challenging times. Angela takes the once in a lifetime kind of trip to Ghana with friends. A quirky heartbroken older woman who finds herself unlucky on the road of love, the sexy cougar Angela is raw, real, and relatable in her behavior of post-traumatic experiences of a toxic relationship as unfolded in 'Single Not Searching' while subtly addressing the rising modern relationship problem. Played by LisaRaye McCoy, whose stellar performance has stood out for the viewers wanting for more!
LisaRaye is an African-American actress, philanthropist, model, fashion designer,businesswoman, and the former First Lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands known for the role in the Break Out Hit VHI series ‘Single Ladies’ that had a long run of four seasons due to the immense global recognition it received. Produced by Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment, the series till this date are remembered for her remarkable role that stood out for the audience. Prior to ‘Single Ladies’ she was part of the 2010 hit reality show 'LisaRaye: The Real McCoy' in which she starred withher daughter, clean swept the TRP charts by recording the highest ratings for the cable network. Her performance in Ice Cube's directorial debut film 'The Players Club' as the character 'Diamonds' vowed the renowned names in Hollywood and the audiences who wanted more of her on big screens for the sheer talent and powerhouse of brilliance she is. The film also starred Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx.
There was no stopping for 'Single Not Searching' star; after the success of 'The Players Club,' she went on to step into film direction and her debut directorial 'Skinned' made it to many prestigious international film festivals, including Africa's contemporary for Oscar Awards, the AAMA African American Movie Award and was also awarded as the Best Film in Kenya's Film Festival.
The first African-American actress to be honored to be the First Lady and only the second to be conferred in history, LisaRaye McCoy has become a prominent personality for her charisma and intellect in real life and the versatility she brings with her characters on her screen. Distributed by Craig+Potter Film & Media and directed by Michael Akwesi Djaba 'Single Not Searching' marked the completion of her 20+ years of a successful run in the entertainment industry with the groundbreaking Hollywood and Nollywood joint production project. LisaRaye McCoy, during one of the promotional interviews for the film, shared her experience of working with the cast and crew,
'Finally being able to do an International role with other internationally accomplished talented actors is such a fascinating opportunity. America and Ghana? I was simply thrilled. The culture, the richness, the history and the difference was so educational. I felt and saw the strength in Ghana and its people till it was so inspiring. The filming in Ghana made me, as a tourist, want to come back for more. I can't wait for more opportunities like this!!'
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A proud mother and grandmother, LisaRaye McCoy, with her role in 'Single Not Searching,' has achieved much on a personal and professional level. As she added another feather to her cap by being part of an international project, she has also furthered her take on women being the only caretakers of their lives and choices. As viewers enjoy Ghana's dense forests and picturesque beaches, the film will leave with important lessons for women to ponder.
LisaRaye McCoy currently features as co-host on Fox Soul’s ‘Cocktails With The Queens.' Speaking of her future projects, she revealed in an interview about the release of the fourth seasons of two of her projects; 'BET The Family Business' and the AllBLK Emmy-nominated 'House Divided.' She will also be seen in a pivotal role in the feature film 'Twice Bitten.' With so many exciting projects on board, LisaRaye McCoy continues to rule the entertainment industry in 2023.