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. <br /> <br />Kebede's big break came when Tom Ford asked her for an exclusive contract for his Gucci Fall/Winter 2000 fashion show. Then in May 2002 she was on the cover of Paris Vogue, which dedicated the entire issue to her. <br /> <br />Filmography..... <br />Lord of War (2005) <br />The Good Shepherd (2006) <br />Desert Flower (2009) <br />Black Gold (2011) <br />Sur la Piste du Marsupilami (2012) <br />The Best Offer (2013) <br />Samba (2014)
