Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. Forbes identified her the eleventh-highest-paid top model in the world in 2007, and she has appeared three times on the cover of U.S. Vogue...
NationalityEthiopian
ProfessionModel
Date of Birth1 March 1978
CityAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
CountryEthiopia
becoming bit worlds
There are things that I will always shoot, but now that the modeling and acting worlds are becoming very close, you can do a little bit of one and more of the other.
foot pregnant saying
There's a saying in Africa: 'To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.'
doctors play roles
Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise.
trying balance bigs
For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.
design easy
I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.
nice desert heat
The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.
husband blood ultrasounds
While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the option of attending birthing classes with my husband.
feet graves pregnant
Theres a saying in Africa: To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.
personality important brands
It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality.
design able talent
Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.
stories chance kind
I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that.
trying aids tricky
It's always a tricky thing, trying to make aid sustainable.
helping-others helping chores
Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.
commitment government effort
In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.