Liya Kebede
- January 5, 2024
- Model
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Liya Kebede |
| Occupation | Model |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 1, 1978(1978-03-01) |
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Addis Ababa |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Liya Kebede Biography
| Name | Liya Kebede |
| Birthday | Mar 1 |
| Birth Year | 1978 |
| Place Of Birth | Addis Ababa |
| Birth Country | Ethiopia |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Kassy Kebede |
| Children(s) | Suhul Kebede, Raee Kebede |
Liya Kebede is one of the most popular and richest Model who was born on March 1, 1978 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. American Vogue’s cover featured a model and maternal health advocate. She was also the WHO Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health.
When She landed her big break when Tom Ford asked her for an exclusive contract for his Gucci Fall/Winter 2000 fashion show. approached her to sign an exclusive contract for Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2000 fashion show, she got her big break.
In 2000, Kebede married Ethiopian hedge fund manager Kassy Kebede. They have two children together: son Suhul (September 2000) and daughter Raee (August 2005). As of 2007, the family resided in New York City. The couple separated in 2013, and divorced in 2015.
Kebede’s big break came when Tom Ford asked her for an exclusive contract for his Gucci Fall/Winter 2000 fashion show. Then in May 2002 she was on the cover of Paris Vogue, which dedicated the entire issue to her.
In 2000, she married Kassy Kbede. Before they separated in 2013, they had one son, one daughter.
Liya Kebede Net Worth
| Net Worth | $18 Million |
| Source Of Income | Model |
| House | Living in own house. |
Liya Kebede is one of the richest Model from Ethiopia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Liya Kebede 's net worth $18 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was at the Lycee Guebre Mariam, Ethiopa when she was discovered and connected by a Film director.
Forbes ranked her 11th highest-paid model worldwide in 2007. In the movie adaptation of Waris Dirie’s autobiography Desert Flower, she was seen.
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 three times.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Liya Kebede height 5 ft 10 in Liya weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Liya Kebede Dating?
According to our records, Liya Kebede married to Kassy Kebede. As of December 1, 2023, Liya Kebede’s is not dating anyone.
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Kebede launched Lemlem, a clothing line, in 2008. Lemlem, which means “to bloom” in Amharic, features hand-spun, woven and embroidered women and children’s clothing. Kebede founded the line to help preserve the art of traditional weaving in Ethiopia and to offer work opportunities to local artisans. Lemlem is sold at Barney’s, J.Crew, Net-a-Porter.com and numerous boutique shops. Kebede says she hopes this will be part of a sea change for her home country, saying that “It’s wonderful to be able to donate and help people”.
Facts & Trivia
Liya Ranked on the list of most popular Model. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ethiopia. Liya Kebede celebrates birthday on March 1 of every year.
In 2009, Kebede starred in the film-adaption of the bestselling autobiography Desert Flower by former supermodel Waris Dirie. The film recounts Dirie’s childhood in Somalia, her rise to stardom and subsequent awareness campaign against female circumcision. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received a standing ovation. Kebede has also had minor roles in The Good Shepherd (2006) and Lord of War (2005). She featured as a ‘Face of the Moment’ in May 2009’s US Vogue.
Who is the first Ethiopian model?
Liya Kebede
Modeling information
Height| 1.79 m (5 ft 101⁄2 in)
Hair color| Brown
Eye color| Brown
Where does Liya Kebede live?
In 2013, Kebede was named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year for her philanthropic work through her Liya Kebede Foundation. She has two children and resides in New York.
WHO IS model citizen of Ethiopia?
In her career as a model, actress, and designer, Liya Kebede has traveled the globe. But as her philanthropic foundation and tireless advocacy for the women of Ethiopia prove, her heart still belongs to her homeland.
How old is Leah Kebede?
44 years (March 1, 1978)
Who was Liya?
Liya Medzhidovna Akhedzhakova (Russian: Лия Меджидовна Ахеджакова; born 9 July 1938) is a Soviet and Russian film, stage and voice actress who received the title of People’s Artist of Russia in 1994. She received two Nika Awards as the best supporting actress and the 2014 Nika Honorary Prize.