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 on January 3, 1978, is an Ethiopian model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared thrice on US Vogue's cover and was listed as the eleventh-highest-paid top model by Forbes in 2007. Since 2005, Kebede has served as the WHO's Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.