Liya Kebede
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Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue 20 times.
Kebede in 2009
Kebede at a Carolina Herrera fashion show (2008)
Kebede at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.
Desert Flower (film)
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Desert Flower is a 2009 biographical film directed by Sherry Hormann. It stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins and Craig Parkinson, and is based on the Somali-born model Waris Dirie's autobiography.
Liya Kebede
…is fluent in Amharic (her native language), English, and French. Filmography Year Title Role 2005 Lord of War Faith 2006 The Good Shepherd Miriam 2009 Desert Flower Waris Dirie 2011 Black Gold Aicha 2012 Sur la Piste du Marsupilami Reine Paya 2012 Capital Nassim 2013 The Best Offer Sarah 2013 Innocence Moira Neal…
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