Leslie McRay(I)

Leslie McRay was brought up living in and out of orphanages. She had a series of step-fathers and was eventually brought to Hollywood, California. Having no self-esteem, her mother put her in a local beauty contest and she became "Miss Fullerton." After that win, photographers then sponsored her in many other contests in which she was often successful, including "Miss Los Angeles" in the "Miss Universe Contest," and "Miss Hawaii in the "Miss World Pageant." She consequently won a trip around the world with "Miss Universe." McCray ended up in the Philippines and was asked to marry into the Marcos family. She did not, but came back to Hollywood to pursue her modeling career. Through numerous billboards, "KIIS Radio," "Max Factor," "Palm Springs" and "Mazatlan Mexico," McCray became known as a model who could act. She then appeared in many TV series, commercials, and motion pictures including "Valley of the Dolls," The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson; Love, American Style etc.

By being seen on magazine covers, McCray was courted by the Shahs, Sheiks and Hollywood rich and famous. She wrote about her adventures in the book "Kept Women" and is writing the film script. While working on her book, she had a change of life-style and turned to religion. McCray is now a television and film producer. She has produced the feature "Hometown Legend" and is in production on "Day of Miracles" about the testimonies of the survivors of the 9/11 attacks.

McCray is also the host and producer of "Starpower" (a celebrity-driven show about their passions, such as their favorite charities, causes and advice to young people). Her most recent series is "Real Miracles."