Waris Dirie date of birth:
October 21, 1965
How old is Waris Dirie?
60
Where was Waris Dirie born?
Gallacaio desert, Somalia
How tall is Waris Dirie?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Waris Dirie body shape:
Slim
What color are Waris Dirie's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Waris Dirie's hair?
Black
Is Waris Dirie gay or straight?
Straight
What is Waris Dirie's ethnicity?
Black
What is Waris Dirie nationality?
Somali
What is Waris Dirie's occupation?
Fashion/Runway Model
Waris Dirie claim to fame:
Desert Flower
Waris Dirie friends:
Sade (Sade is deeply inspired by Waris Dirie and has written songs about her life)
Who has Waris Dirie worked with?
Iman, Kermit Nasser
Short Biography
Waris Dirie (Somali: Waris Diiriye, Arabic: واريس ديري) (born in 1965) is a Somali model, author, actress and social activist. From 1997 to 2003, she served as a UN Special Ambassador.