Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She was born on March 1, 1978 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her career as a model started when a film director spotted her while she was attending Lycée Guebre-Mariam and introduced her to a French modeling agent. She first completed her studies before she delved into modeling. Soon after, she relocated to France and was able to workwith a Parisian agency.
All throughout her career, she became famous for being featured on magazines such as Italian, Japanese, American, French, and Spanish Vogue, V, Flair, i-D, and Time’s Style & Design. She also modeled for fashion houses such as Emanuel Ungaro, Tommy Hilfiger, Revlon, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Louis Vuitton, and many others.
Liya is presently single and relationship-free. She just got separated with her husband Kassy Kebede. She and Kassy got married in the year 2000. They were actually blessed with two kids namely Suhul Kebede and Raee Kebede. Unfortunately, their married life became shaky which resulted to a separation in the year 2015. Nowadays, she is focusing more on her career.
Relationship History (2016 – aged 37)
Currently Spouse/Partner
Liya Kebede is currently single.
Previous Spouse/Partner
Kassy Kebede – (2000 – 2015)
Kids
Suhul Kebede
Raee Kebede
Star Sign
Pisces
Net Worth
$18 Million