I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it.

One thing modeling taught me is that the spotlight can change everything.

I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child.

I can contribute, be valuable and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.

The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.

President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.

It's always a tricky thing, trying to make aid sustainable.