Patricia Velásquez

Creativity transcends the boundaries of film, canvas, photographs and other media. It could also serve as an inspiration for philanthropy, charity, and 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 an ever-increasing creative flair to all she does, whether it's starring in blockbusters like The Curse of La Llorona, or launching Wayuu Taya Foundation, and participating as a member of the UNESCO Board. She believes in intuition and a pioneer in her own direction. "I view my career like an escalator," she said. "I completed every step. It was amazing to accomplish that, as there was a long-term vigor. I just laid my head down and took one step at a time. And then, it was over. The analogy is directly related to the experience of forming. After a couple of years, she moved to Venezuela. She was born in Venezuela and grew up in France and Mexico. Her parents, who were employed as educators in South America, moved her family into a cramped home without water and elevators. Patricia often carried large buckets of water for 15 steps to supply water. Between her dance and engineering training, she was determined to assist the family by any means she could. In the process of being scouted to model in Milan, the multi talented model's rise to the heights of fashion rested on a promise made to the people she loved. She recounts, "When they asked me about going to Italy I replied"If you could send thirty bucks a month back home to Venezuela and it's worth it, since that will pay for the entire building's water bills'." Patricia's triumph was a turning point in fashion, as she attracted industry attention to South America for the first time. Patricia was able to make headlines when she became "the first model Karl Lagerfeld ever photographed" and going on to walk in shows, be a part of editorial spreads and front ads for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Chloe, Cover Girl, and Victoria's Secret just to mention a few. Her fame spread across the globe. she was featured on Oprah and Ford Models' "Supermodel of the World" contest as well. Not to mention, she graced the covers of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire and many others.