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Liya Kebede (Amharic: ሊያ ከበደ; born 1 March 1978) [2] is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue 20 times. [3] Kebede has served as the WHO's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health since 2005. [4]
Harnessing her fame as a supermodel, and drawing on her experiences as a child in Ethiopia and as a mother in the United States, Liya Kebede has become a leading advocate for maternal, newborn, and child health around the world.
Feb 19, 2022 · Ms Liya Kebede, is an unstoppable Ethiopian-born supermodel, international clothing designer, and top-notch actor who began her career at the mere age of 16 and became a mother at the age of 22.
In addition to being a groundbreaking Ethiopian model, Liya Kebede is an active and vocal philanthropist committed to the health of women, infants and children. Born and raised in Ethiopia, she was discovered as a child by a French film director who recommended her to modelling agencies.
Mar 9, 2017 · LIYA KEBEDE is a little of everything. Exquisitely beautiful but attainable, possessing a masculine laid-back style teamed with a feminine delicacy, she's made a career of being almost like us... just a little bit better.
Oct 20, 2020 · Fashion didn’t change for Liya Kebede, but Liya Kebede helped change fashion. Here, the 42-year-old model, entrepreneur, and advocate opens up about finding the strength that has fueled her...
Liya Kebede, a prominent Ethiopian supermodel, actress, designer, and maternal health advocate, has carved out a stellar career in the international fashion industry. Her story, from a young girl in Ethiopia to a global fashion icon, is one of determination, talent, and grace.
