Liya kebede biography ethiopian model
Liya kebede biography ethiopian model
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Liya Kebede
Ethiopian model, fashion designer and actress
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Kebede in 2009 | |
| Born | (1978-03-01) 1 March 1978 (age 46) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Kassy Kebede (m. 2000; div. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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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]
Early life and education
Kebede was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.[5] She is ethnic Amhara.[6] She is the only daughter in the family, having four brothers.
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