| First Name | Liya |
| Last Name | Kebede |
| Age | 34 |
| Date of Birth | January 3, 1978 |
| Birthplace | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | eleventh-highest-paid top model in 2007 |
| Talent Agency | IMGViva Model Managementd'management group |
| Brand Endorsements | Balenciaga FW11L'oreal Paris |
| Friends | Waris 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.
Selected Liya Kebede film and TV show credits: