Liya Kebede
Career
First Appearances: - Lord of War (2005) as Faith
Most Important Roles: - Desert Flower (2009) as Waris Dirie
- Capital (2012) as Nassim
- The Best Offer (2013) as Sarah
- Innocence (2013) as Moira Neal
- Black Gold (2011) as Aicha
- Lord of War (2005) as Faith
- Samba (2014) as Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
- HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012) as Reine Paya
- Mogadishu, Minnesota (2016) as Maryam
Career Highlights: - Desert Flower (2009)
- Capital (2012)
- The Best Offer (2013)
- Innocence (2013)
- Black Gold (2011)
- Lord of War (2005)
- Samba (2014)
- HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012)
- Mogadishu, Minnesota (2016)
Full Biography
Liya Kebede, born January 3, 1978, in Ethiopia, is a renowned model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of US Vogue three times and was among the highest-paid models globally in 2007. Since 2005, Kebede has served as the WHO's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.