Patricia Velásquez
Creativity transcends images, canvas,
film and other media. It also serves as a catalyst for philanthropy, charity,
and activism. Patricia Velasquez, an award-winning model, actress, and
historian as well as a committed philanthropist and activist, and an adoring
mother, brings a constant creative spirit to all her endeavors, whether it's
starring in blockbusters such as The Curse of La Llorona or launching Wayuu
Taya Foundation, and being on the UNESCO Board. She is a natural and designs
her own path with great success, making significant strides. She says, "I
see my career as a long ladder." "I have taken every step. It was
quite amazing to accomplish this, as there was a lot of perseverance. I just
laid my head down, moved one step at a time, and then never stopped." The
metaphor is very similar to an actual experience. After a few years she
relocated to Venezuela. She was born in Venezuela and was raised in France and
Mexico. Her parents, who were employed as educators in South America, moved her
family to a cramped apartment without running water or elevators. Patricia
often carried heavy buckets of water up 15 steps to get water. Between studying
engineering and a rigorous dance program, she endeavored to help the family
however possible. Her promise to her family was the key to her rise to the top
in the fashion industry, got her sought-after to model in Milan. She recalls,
"When they asked me to travel to Italy I replied"If I can send 30
dollars a month back to Venezuela and it's worth it since that would be enough
to cover the whole building's water'." Patricia's success marked an
important turning point in fashion when she first brought the attention of the
fashion industry to South America. After becoming "the first Karl
Lagerfeld model ever photographed" and then going on to star in editorial
spreads as well as front ads for Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. Her
appearances in Oprah's Supermodel of the World contest and Ford Models’
"Supermodel of the World" contest had a ripple effect around the
world. She also graced the covers of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire and many other
publications.
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