MIMI's Hot 21
MIMI Features
Written By: Staff Writer
Photo Credits: Provided Courtesy Of Gelila Bekele (myspace.com/gelilab)
Caption: "Gelila Bekele"
.
She Is: Gelila Bekele
Country Of Origin: Ethiopia
Profession: Model and Philanthropist
Her Story: Ethiopian-born Gelila Bekele is a natural beauty
whose modeling career sprung when one summer day while taking a
stroll in trendy New York neighborhood, Soho, Gelila unexpectedly
happened upon an open call organized by the Ford Modeling
Agency. Her undeniably good looks got Gelila signed on the spot,
but it is her unrelenting work ethic that has kept Gelila in the game.
Since signing with the Ford Modeling Agency, Gelila has supported
herself entirely with modeling gigs. Gelila says, "When I work—I am
there because I want to work. I'm here and I've started it and I am
committed." While Gelila's modelilng has focused primarily on print
work (among other advertisements, you can see Gelila in Pantene
and Colgate commercials), that has not kept her from making a
difference in the lives of others, particularly children. Gelila is a
supporter of Charity: Water, and she works with Kageno Worldwide,
Inc., Keep a Child Alive, and the Darfur Action Network.
MIMI Features
Written By: Staff Writer
Photo Credits: Provided Courtesy Of Gelila Bekele (myspace.com/gelilab)
Caption: "Gelila Bekele"
.
She Is: Gelila Bekele
Country Of Origin: Ethiopia
Profession: Model and Philanthropist
Her Story: Ethiopian-born Gelila Bekele is a natural beauty
whose modeling career sprung when one summer day while taking a
stroll in trendy New York neighborhood, Soho, Gelila unexpectedly
happened upon an open call organized by the Ford Modeling
Agency. Her undeniably good looks got Gelila signed on the spot,
but it is her unrelenting work ethic that has kept Gelila in the game.
Since signing with the Ford Modeling Agency, Gelila has supported
herself entirely with modeling gigs. Gelila says, "When I work—I am
there because I want to work. I'm here and I've started it and I am
committed." While Gelila's modelilng has focused primarily on print
work (among other advertisements, you can see Gelila in Pantene
and Colgate commercials), that has not kept her from making a
difference in the lives of others, particularly children. Gelila is a
supporter of Charity: Water, and she works with Kageno Worldwide,
Inc., Keep a Child Alive, and the Darfur Action Network.
