Haile Gebrselassie

Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete. He was born on 18 April 1973 as one of ten children in Asella, Oronia Region, Ethiopia.

Haile Gebrselassie gained international recognition in 1992 when he won the 5000 - metre and 10,000 - metre races at the 1992 Junior World Championships, in Seoul.

Haile Gebrselassie with his wife and children

Haile Gebrselassie with family

Liya Kebede

Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian born model, clothing designer and actress. She was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Liya Kebede was born on March 1, 1978.

In 2000, Liya Kebede married Ethiopian hedge fund manager, Kassy Kebede. They have two children together, son Suhul born in 2001 and daughter Raee born in August 2005.  As of 2007, the family redides in New York City. 

Liya Kebede and her husband Kassy Kebede

Liya Kebede and her husband Kassy Kebede

Liya Kebede and her husband Kassy Kebede with their son Suhul and daughter Raee

Liya Kebede and her husband Kassy Kebede with their son Suhul and daughter Raee

Liya Kebede and her son Suhul and daughter Raee

Liya Kebede and her husband Kassy Kebede