“Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developin…” — Liya Kebede

I'm Christian. Growing up in Ethiopia, it's half-Christian and half-Muslim. You grow up with Muslim kids. I'm very much aware of their religion.

For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.

It's not just Ethiopia, but Africa in general - most of the media concentrates on what's not going well. But there is so much beauty there. When you go, it changes everything. It changes you, your life, and the way you see things. The challenge is changing the image of Africa that's been anchored in people for years now.