Veleka Gray (born March 22, 1951), sometimes credited as Velekka Gray, is an American actress, best known for her roles as department store executive Vicki Paisley Cannell on Somerset, and as Mia Marriott on Love of Life from 1977 to 1980.
In February 1983, Gray appeared on The Young and the Restless as sassy hotel manicurist Ruby Collins.
Two months later, in April, she began a contract role as a different character in the same series, Dr. Sharon Reaves, Patty Williams' demure and earnest psychiatrist.
Back in New York City in 1986, Gray became a regular cast member of the "CBS Radio Mystery Show" for Himan Brown.
[citation needed] Gray has taught acting, speech and business classes and worked with prisoners on public speaking skills.