Gelila Bekele

Gelila Bekele achieved stardom with her huge success in modeling. Not only big brands like Levi’s, Diesel, Tory Burch, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, H&M, Pinko, Nespresso, Pantene and L’Oreal, but various global publications, and magazines too have featured her.

Her philanthropic work in and around Ethiopia has won accolades all over. With ‘Charity Water’, founded by photographer and entrepreneur Scott Harrison, she has been carrying on several humanitarian projects and she is also associated with Glimmer of hope.

She categorically helps people of developing countries in their rights and livelihood.

She has not only authored books but also made documentary films on serious issues.

Gelila Bekele is an exceptionally talented and renowned model from Ethiopia. She has won laurels from all over and featured in several big brands, magazines and publications. What makes her so special is her philanthropic approach which is indeed exemplary. She has teamed up with ‘Charity Water’, founded by photographer and entrepreneur, Scott Harrison, and working for the native Ethiopians. She is fighting for their rights and the proper usage of the natural resources.

Her idea of life is very motivating as believes that giving up birthdays in society's cause is amazing.

The versatility and multi dimensional approach of Gelila Bekele makes her stand out from other fellow celebrities.

Gelila Bekele was born on September 4, 1986 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She has a sister, Anna Wrossetti, with whom she shares a cordial relation. Since 2009, she is in a relationship with Tyler Perry, an American actor, producer, director and songwriter. In 2014 the couple was blessed with a son, Aman Tyler Perry.

Gelila Bekele is a vegan and promotes green lifestyle. Apart from her busy schedule in modeling, she devotes much of her time to social work, mostly for native Ethiopians.

She has already authored a book and is also interested in filmmaking.