Gelila Bekele Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family & More

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Gelila Bekele

Biography / Wiki

Gelila Bekele is a model, social worker, humanitarian, and documentary filmmaker from Ethiopia. Her work mainly takes place in Europe and the United States. She has not only posed for multinational brands such as Levi’s, Diesel, Tory Burch, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, H&M, Pinko, Nespresso, Pantene, and L’Oreal, but she has also been featured in various international magazines and publications.

She is also a documentary filmmaker, with the most recent release being ‘Mai: Life is not Honey.’ Her versatility isn’t limited to onscreen glitz; she’s also the author of the book ‘Guzo!’ Gelila Bekele is a laid-back model who doesn’t necessarily follow the current fashion trends.

She has established her own style as a result of her upbringing in Ethiopia and Europe, where she was exposed to a range of fabrics and styles. She is adamantly opposed to body shaming, and she has claimed in interviews that she has learned to accept femininity and wear her body comfortably while posing for any company.

Height / Weight / Age

Born on 4th September 1986. Gelila is tall and her height measures 5 feet 8.5 inches while her weight is 61 kg approximately. Bekele has brown colored hair and the color of her eyes is Black.

The popular actress has kept herself in stunning shape with a body figure measurement of 33-24-35 and wears number 6 in the shoe size.

Date Of Birth September 4, 1986
Age 38 Years
Height In Centimetres – 175 cm

In Feet and Inches – 5′ 8.5″

Weight In Kilograms – 61 kg

In Pounds – 134 lbs

Eye Color Black
Hair Color Brown
Figure Measurements 33-24-35
Bra Size 32B
Dress Size 3 (US)
Shoe Size 6 (US)

Net Worth

Gelila Bekele initially gained a lot of fame because of her modeling career and later used her popularity to drive attention toward charitable causes. She has been affiliated with many high-profile brands and has written a book as well.

Bekele has earned most of her wealth from her work as a model filmmaker and an author. The total net worth estimated for Gelila Bekele is $2 million US dollars as of now.

Education / Family

Gelila Bekele was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Bekele has not revealed any details about her parents but it is known that she has a sister whose name is Anna Wrossetti. It is not known if she attended any college after attending her high school in Addis Ababa.

Name

Gelila Bekele

Nickname Gelila
Birth Place Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Profession Author, Filmmaker, Social Worker, and Model
Zodiac sign Virgo
School High School in Addis Ababa
College Not Known
Religion Christianity
Nationality American, Ethiopian
Home Town Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fathers Name Name Not Known
Mothers Name Name Not Known
Brothers Not Known
Sister Anna Wrossetti

Career / Fashion And Style

Gelila Bekele rose to fame as a result of her tremendous modeling success. She has been featured in several global newspapers and magazines, including Levi’s, H&M, Pinko, Nespresso, Pantene, Diesel, Tory Burch, Anna Sui, L’Oreal, and Michael Kors. Her philanthropic work in and around Ethiopia has gained international attention.

She has worked on many humanitarian projects with ‘Charity Water,’ which was created by photographer and entrepreneur Scott Harrison, and she is also affiliated with Glimmer of Hope. She is unwavering in her advocacy for the rights and livelihood of people in developing countries.

She has published books as well as documentaries on important topics. She has gained honors from all over the world and has been featured in a variety of high-profile brands, magazines, and publications.

Her philanthropic approach, which is truly admirable, is what distinguishes her. She is struggling for their rights as well as proper resource management. Her outlook on life is really inspiring, as she feels that giving up birthdays for the greater benefit of humanity is fantastic.

Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband, and More

Tyler Perry, an American actor, producer, director, and songwriter, with whom she got engaged in 2009, is her partner. Aman Tyler Perry, the couple’s son, was born in 2014. There are still no rumors about the couple’s wedding.

Boyfriends Tyler Perry (American Director, Songwriter, Actor and Producer)

 

Gelila Bekele with her boyfriend
Gelila Bekele with her boyfriend

Marital Status Unmarried (Engaged)
Husband None
Children Son – Aman Tyler Perry

Daughter – None

Favorite Things

Here we provide you a list of Gelila Bekele’s favorite things.

Favorite Actors Not Known
Favorite Actress Not Known
Favorite Colour Violet, Blue, and Pink
Favorite Holiday Destinations Paris, Germany, Auckland, and London
Favorite Food Vegan Dishes
Favorite Things To Do Travelling and Shopping

Gelila Bekele

Some Interesting Facts About Gelila Bekele

  • Gelila is a vegetarian who leads a balanced, eco-friendly lifestyle.
  • Gelila also campaigns for Ethiopians’ interests.
  • Bekele is a Glimmer of Hope Foundation supporter.
  • Bekele is also a strong supporter of humanitarian causes.
  • One of them is Scott Harrison Photographer and Entrepreneur’s “Charity Water.”
  • Bekele is flexible and has a multi-layered approach.
  • “Guzo!” is a fascinating book written by Gelila.
  • Gelila is recognized as one of Ethiopia’s most important role models.

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