Quotes by Liya Kebede

About Liya Kebede:

Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. Forbes identified her the eleventh-highest-paid top model in the world in 2007, and she has appeared three times on the cover of U.S. Vogue.
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The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redo...

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I've been told the best way to make a sexy face is to say 'pruuune.'

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There's a saying in Africa: 'To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.'

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The world needs our mothers.

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In a hundred years, how do you want the world to be? Everybody should get together to make the world a better place.

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I actually started modeling in Ethiopia, because that's where I grew up, and I started out by just doing little fashion shows for school, and I liked it so much that I started pursuing it.

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For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season.

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When I see Lemlem walking around New York City, it's just mind-boggling, because I know it came from this one man sitting and weaving this little product.

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While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the option of attending birthing classes with my husband.

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When a woman has her first child in places like Africa, they're really young. They can be 12, 13,14, so their frames are really small, and they're usually malnourished.

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There are things that I will always shoot, but now that the modeling and acting worlds are becoming very close, you can do a little bit of one and more of the other.

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Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.

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Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

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First I became U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for WHO, and that was in 2005. And then, about a year or so later, I decided to start my foundation.

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Children with healthy mothers are much more likely to survive childhood, attend school and live healthy, productive lives.

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I am always touched when friends make contributions to my foundation on my behalf.

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I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.

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I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!

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I can contribute, be valuable, and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.

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I tend to gravitate toward Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang. Their designs are accessible and easy.

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Author Bio

  • NameLiya Kebede
  • DescriptionEthiopian model and actress
  • BornJanuary 3, 1978
  • CountryEthiopia
  • ProfessionModel; Actor