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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.
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Liya Kebede is an actress and producer who has appeared in films such as The Good Shepherd, The Best Offer and Lord of War. She was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is the first Estee Lauder model of colour.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Oct 20, 2020 · The Staying Power of Liya Kebede. Fashion didn’t change for Liya Kebede, but Liya Kebede helped change fashion. Here, the 42-year-old model, entrepreneur, and advocate opens up about finding...
- 4 min
- Durga Chew-Bose; Photographs by Christopher Anderson; Styling by Ludivine Poiblanc
Learn about Liya Kebede, a model who became a WHO goodwill ambassador and a clothing brand founder to promote maternal health in Ethiopia. Discover her journey from growing up in Addis Ababa to working with the UN and creating jobs for artisans.
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Ethiopian-born model Liya Kebede is known for her beauty and for breaking barriers. Kebede is the first black woman to land a coveted cosmetics contract with Estée Lauder, which was a first in that company's 59-year history.
Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian actress and producer, known for The Good Shepherd, The Best Offer and Lord of War. She is also the first Estee Lauder model of colour and the founder of the Liya Kebede foundation for Mothers and Children.
