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Nov 9, 2023 · Nov. 9, 2023, 10:21 AM PST. By Joyann Jeffrey. Tyler Perry's ex-girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, is bringing the acclaimed director's life to the big screen. Bekele, who is also the mother of Perry's...
Gelila Bekele is a model, social activist, and a documentary filmmaker. Born in Ethiopia, she spends most her life shuttling between Europe and the United States. Read Gelila's Full Story. Documentary.
Dec 17, 2020 · Tyler Perry revealed he's celebrating the holiday season as a single man. The entertainment mogul — who started dating model and activist Gelila Bekele after meeting at a Prince concert in 2007...
Nov 13, 2023 · Gelila Bekele, who dated Tyler Perry for a decade and now co-parents a son with him, also serves as a director in his upcoming documentary. Per People Magazine, Perry and Bekele, a model and...
Nov 17, 2023 · Where some saw comforting tributes to the Black family and church, others saw offensive stereotypes. The film's writer, producer and co-director is Gelila Bekele. She's also Tyler Perry's...
GELILA BEKELE is a model, and a documentary filmmaker. Her modeling career began in 2006, appearing in leading magazines, beauty campaigns and numerous publications. Gelila is a devoted advocate for young girls' right to equal opportunities in her homeland of Ethiopia, as well as globally.
Nov 20, 2023 · “Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story” is an eye-opening documentary helmed by Gelila Bekele, who has a son with Perry, and Armani Ortiz, who has worn numerous hats at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, which is the largest film studio in the United States.