Patricia Velásquez
Creativity extends beyond films, canvas,
photos, and media. It is also the catalyst for philanthropy and charity and
also activism. Patricia Velasquez, an award-winning actress, history-making
model who is a tireless philanthropist as well as an activist, and also mother
of two, brings an unwavering creative drive to all she does whether it's in
blockbusters such as The Curse of La Llorona or launching the Wayuu Taya
Foundation, and taking part on the UNESCO Board. She believes in intuition ,
and a pioneer in her own direction. She says, "I see my career as a
ladder." "I have taken every step to the top. It was amazing to
accomplish this, because there has been perseverance. I just put my head down
and made one step at a time. Then it was over. This analogy is reminiscent of
the first experience of forming. After a couple of years she relocated to
Venezuela. She was born in Venezuela and was raised in France and Mexico. Her
parents, who worked as teachers in South America, moved her family into a
cramped, cramped residence without running water or elevators. Patricia took 15
steps up using heavy buckets to supply water to the area. She tried to help her
family as much as possible despite pursuing engineering and a rigorous dance
program. The opportunity to be a model in Milan and her rise to the heights of
the fashion world hinged on a promise to her family and friends. She relates,
"When they asked me to go to Italy I replied"If I can pay thirty
dollars per month back to Venezuela and it's worth it in the sense that it
would cover the entire building's water'." Patricia's achievements marked
an important moment in fashion when she first brought the attention of
fashion's industry to South America. Her "first modeling gig Karl
Lagerfeld photographed" was an incredible breakthrough. The model went on
to appear in fashion shows in front editorial spreads as well as in
advertisements for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi. The model was
also featured in Oprah's "Supermodel of the World Contest" by Ford
Models. The covers of her book also appeared of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire and
numerous other publications.
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