Liya Kebede



First NameLiya
Last NameKebede
Age34
Date of BirthJanuary 3, 1978
BirthplaceAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
BuildSlim
Star SignCapricorn
EthnicityBlack
NationalityEthiopian
Occupation CategoryActress
Claim to Fameeleventh-highest-paid top model in 2007
Talent AgencyIMG
Viva Model Management
d'management group
Brand EndorsementsBalenciaga FW11
L'oreal Paris
FriendsWaris Dirie (Liya portrayed Waris in the film Desert Flower)

Liya Kebede (Amharic: ) (born January 3, 1978) is an Ethiopian model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer and actress who has appeared three times on the cover of US Vogue . According to Forbes, Kebede was eleventh-highest-paid top model in the world in 2007. Since 2005, Kebede has served as the WHO's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.


Lucy Rank
#6,248
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Liya Kebede film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2011
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2011
Houba! Le Marsupilami et l'orchidée de Chicxulub
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2009
Waris Dirie

2006
Miriam

2005
Faith






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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show models (2000–2009)