Liya Kebede

Fashion Model, Award Winner

1978 –

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Who is Liya Kebede?

Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer and actress who has appeared three times on the cover of US Vogue. According to Forbes, Kebede was the 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.

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Born
Mar 1, 1978
Addis Ababa
Also known as
  • ሊያ ከበደ
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Nationality
  • Ethiopia
Profession
Lived in
  • New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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