Liya Kebede is best known as Fashion/Runway Model who has an estimated Net Worth of $18 Million. Model and maternal health advocate who was appeared on the cover of American Vogue on three separate occasions. She's also served as the WHO's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. She was born on March 1,1978, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In 2007, Forbes ranked her as the 11th-highest paid model worldwide. She appeared in the film adaptation of Waris Dirie's autobiography Desert Flower. While attending the Lycee Guebre Mariam in Ethiopa, she was discovered by a Film director who got her in touch with a French modeling scout. She landed her big break when Tom Ford asked her for an exclusive contract for his Gucci Fall/Winter 2000 fashion show. She married Kassy Kebede in 2000. They had one son and one daughter before separating in 2013. Her zodiac sign is Pisces
Liya Kebede Bio, Wiki
First Name
Liya
Last Name
Kebede
Age
42 years
Birthday
1st March, 1978
Birthplace
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Height
5' 10″ (178 cm)
Build
Slim
Eye Color
Brown – Dark
Hair Color
Brown – Dark
Distinctive Feature
Legs, Smile
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Sexuality
Straight
Religion
Muslim
Ethnicity
Black
Nationality
Ethiopian
Occupation Text
Fashion/Runway Model
Occupation
Model
Claim to Fame
Supermodel
Year(s) Active
2000–present, Modeling information
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling)
DNA Model Management – New York, Viva Models – Paris, D'Management Group – Milan, Iconic Management – Hamburg
Brand Endorsement
Balenciaga FW11, L'oreal Paris, L'Oreal cosmetics, Louis Vuitton F/W 2014