Patricia Velásquez

Creativity goes beyond the boundaries of film, canvas, photographs and other media. It also acts as a catalyst for philanthropy, charity and activism. Award-winning model, actress, and history-making supermodel, a fervent philanthropist, a conscientious activist as well as a writer and loved mom Patricia Velasquez applies an eternal creative spirit to everything she does. Whether it's appearing in blockbusters like The Curse of La Llorona or launching the Wayuu Taya Foundation and participating in the UNESCO Board. No matter what, she achieves major strides by drawing on instinct and carefully paving her personal pathway. She says, "I see my career as a long ladder." "I took every single step up. It was amazing to do this, as there has been longevity. I didn't stop moving, just sat with my head down. The analogy is directly related to the experience of forming. The author was born in Venezuela but growing up in France and Mexico after which she moved to Venezuela after a couple of years. In South America, her parents worked in education before moving their family to a cramped apartment without running water and no elevators. Patricia took 15 flights of stairs up with heavy buckets to supply water to the building. In between studying engineering and a rigorous dance program and work, she was determined to help the family however possible. The commitment she made to her family members, which was the most important factor that helped her rise to the top of the fashion industry, led to her being scouted for modeling in Milan. She recalls, "When they asked me to go to Italy I replied"If I can send 30 dollars a month back Venezuela and it's worth it since that would cover the entire building's water'." Patricia's success represented an important moment in fashion when she brought industry attention to South America for the first time. After becoming "the first Karl Lagerfeld model ever photographed" She went on to appear in editorial spreads and advertisements for the front of Chanel as well as Dolce & Gabbana. The world was abuzz with her presence, she was a part of Oprah as well as Ford Models' "Supermodel of the World" contest , as well. Not to mention that she graced the pages of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire, and many others.

 





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