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Aug 11, 2023 · Gelila Bekele was the longtime girlfriend of actor, producer and director Tyler Perry. They were together for more than a decade and have one young son together.
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.
Dec 17, 2020 · Learn five things about Gelila Bekele, the activist and filmmaker who shares a son with Tyler Perry.
Nov 17, 2023 · Ailsa Chang talks to Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz about their new documentary Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story that chronicles the life and controversy of the Hollywood mogul.
Gelila Bekele is a model, and a documentary filmmaker. Her modeling career began in 2006, appearing in leading magazines, beauty campaigns and numerous publications. She is a devoted advocate for young girls' right to equal opportunities in her homeland of Ethiopia.
Nov 24, 2023 · Bakari Sellers is joined by director Gelila Bekele to discuss her journey from modeling to filmmaking (1:10) and her new documentary chronicling the life of Tyler Perry, Maxine’s Baby (6:49).
Gelila Bekele is a Model and a documentary filmmaker. Born in Ethiopia, and having lived between Europe and the US, Gelila settled in New York City, where she was discovered and signed to Ford Model Management.