Lisa Barbuscia | |
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 Lisa B. at the London premiere of Factory Girl in 2007 | |
| Born | June 18, 1971 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Film actress, model, singer |
| Years active | 1995–2006 |
| Spouse | Anton Bilton |
Lisa Barbuscia (born June 18, 1971), also known as Lisa B, is an American model, singer and actress. She is known for small roles in a number of films, including Bridget Jones's Diary , Highlander: Endgame , and Almost Heroes .
She released her debut EP Telling Tales in 2004, and sang the song Adore You for the 2001 film Kiss of the Dragon .
At 19 she signed a recording contract with Pete Tong at London Records, and recorded with the producer, Paul Oakenfold. She released three singles, "Glam", "Fascinated" and "You & Me", all of which reached the UK Singles Chart. [1]
Barbuscia is married to UK-based property developer Anton Bilton, a founder of Raven Property Group. [2] They have three sons, Orlando, Noah, and Gabriel, and homes in London and at Tyringham Hall in Buckinghamshire. [3]
She participated in the PETA's campaign "Leave Wildlife out of Your Wardrobe". [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Serpent's Lair | Lillith | |
| 1998 | Almost Heroes | Shaquinna | |
| 2000 | Highlander: Endgame | Kate MacLeod / Faith | |
| 2001 | Bridget Jones's Diary | Lara | |
| 2003 | Michel Vaillant | Ruth Wong | |
| 2006 | Rabbit Fever | Nicky |
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