Liya Kebede
Ethiopian model and actress (born 1978)
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Summary
Liya Kebede was born on March 1, 1978[1], in Addis Ababa[2]. She has worked as a model[3], actor[4], diplomat[5], and fashion designer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,086 views/month, #7,002 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[8]
- Field of work: fashion show[9], fashion designer[10]
- Position held: ambassador[11]
- Employer: Ralph Lauren[12]
- Educated at: Lycée Guebre-Mariam[13]
- Award received: Trophée Chopard[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Commons category: Liya Kebede[16]
- Family name: Kebede[17]
- Given name: Liya[18]
- Official website: http://www.liyakebede.com/[19]
- Eye color: dark brown[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21], Italian[22], French[23]
- Name in native language: ሊያ ከበደ[24]
- Represented by: IMG Models[25], VIVA Model Management[26], DNA Model Management[27]
- Hair color: brown hair[28]
- Number of children: 2[29]
- Height: 178 cm[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[31], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[32]
- Has works in the collection: Centraal Museum[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
Why It Matters
Liya Kebede has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Liya Kebede born?
Liya Kebede's place of birth was Addis Ababa[2].
What did Liya Kebede do for work?
Liya Kebede worked as a model[3], actor[4], diplomat[5], and fashion designer[6].
Where did Liya Kebede go to school?
Liya Kebede was educated at Lycée Guebre-Mariam[13].
What awards did Liya Kebede receive?
Honors received include Trophée Chopard[14].