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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.
264K Followers, 2,503 Following, 2,645 Posts - @liyakebede on Instagram: "@lemlemofficial 💜 @liyabrairie 📖".
Harnessing her fame as a supermodel, and drawing on her experiences as a child in Ethiopia and as a mother in the United States, Liya Kebede has become a leading advocate for maternal, newborn, and child health around the world.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- She is the fashion model of the moment. 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.
Dec 6, 2019 · Liya Kebede started modelling at 18, became a mother at 22 and a UN ambassador at 27. Her self-funded lifestyle brand Lemlem promotes artisanal skills and employment in Africa.
Oct 20, 2020 · Features. 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...