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Liya Kebede

リヤ・ケベデ　/　りや・けべで

Model from Ethiopia

March 1, 1978 (age 48)　・　Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

model
actor
diplomat

My Take

Liya Kebede is the rare figure who turned modeling fame into something larger. Born in Addis Ababa, she rose to the top of fashion, gracing the cover of Vogue twenty times, which is a staggering number that speaks to her staying power. What earns my respect, though, is what she did with that platform. Serving as the World Health Organization's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health since 2005, plus her work as a clothing designer and actress, shows real range and purpose. I admire when someone uses an industry built on image to advocate for something with genuine human stakes.

Overview

Liya Kebede (Amharic: ሊያ ከበደ; born 1 March 1978) is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue 20 times. Kebede has served as the WHO's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health since 2005.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Liya Kebede
Name (Japanese): リヤ・ケベデ
Reading: りや・けべで
Born: March 1, 1978 (age 48)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Pisces / Horse
Origin: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Blood type: Private
Height: 178 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: model / actor / diplomat / fashion designer

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

Trophée Chopard

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Official sitehttp://www.liyakebede.com/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/liyakebede/
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B1%E3%83%99%E3%83%87

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