Patricia Velásquez

Creativity transcends images, canvas, film and other media. It can also be the catalyst to philanthropy and charity and activism. Patricia Velasquez, an award-winning model, actress, and historian an ardent philanthropist, a fervent activist, and also an adoring mother, brings an unwavering creative drive to everything she does whether it's in blockbusters such as The Curse of La Llorona, or launching Wayuu Taya Foundation, and taking part as a member of the UNESCO Board. She relies on her intuition and creates her own path with great success, making significant strides. She says, "I see my career as a long ladder." "I completed every step. It was incredible to accomplish that, as there was a long-term vigor. I wasn't able to stop moving. just kept my head down. This analogy is reminiscent of an experience that was a formative one. Born in Venezuela but growing up in France and Mexico She moved to Venezuela after a handful of years. In South America, her parents were employed in the field of education. They then moved their family to a cramped apartment with no water and inoperable elevators. Patricia often carried buckets of water up 15 flights of stairs in order to get water. She tried to assist her family as much as possible, despite studying engineering as well as pursuing a dance education. She was selected to model in Milan and her climb to the top of the fashion ladder was contingent on a promise to her family and friends. She recalls, "When they asked me to travel to Italy I told them that if I could send thirty dollars a month back to Venezuela, it's worth it as it will cover the entire building's water'." Patricia's achievement was a major moment in fashion in that she gained attention for South America for first time. Her "first model Karl Lagerfeld photographed" was an incredible breakthrough. Her next step was to appear in fashion shows in front editorial spreads and to be featured in ads for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi. Her appearances on Oprah's Supermodel of the World contest as well as Ford Models’ "Supermodel of the World" contest was a huge hit all over the world. She also appeared on the covers of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.