Patricia Velásquez

The creative process extends beyond the photo, canvas, film and media. It is also an opportunity for philanthropy, charity, and charity and activism. Award-winning model, actress, and history-making supermodel, staunch philanthropist, conscientious activist, author, and mother of two. Patricia Velasquez applies an eternal creative spirit to everything she does. It could be acting in blockbuster films like The Curse of La Llorona or launching the Wayuu Taya Foundation and participating in the UNESCO Board. She is a natural and creates her own path, making great strides. "I see my work as a long , sweeping staircase," she says. "I did every step to the top. It was incredible to accomplish that, as there was a long-term vigor. I just laid my head down, taking one step at a pace, and didn't stop." The metaphor directly resembles an experience that is forming. The author was born in Venezuela but raised in France and Mexico, she relocated to Venezuela after a few years. Parents who worked as educators in South America, moved her family to a cramped house without running water or elevators. Patricia often carried heavy buckets of water for 15 steps to provide water. Between her studies in engineering as well as dance training, Patricia did her best to assist the family by any means she could. Being scouted for modeling in Milan, the multi-talented artist's climb to the top of the fashion industry was based on a promise to those she loved. She recalls that she was invited to visit Italy to model for the fashion industry. "If I could afford to send thirty dollars per month to Venezuela, it would be worth it as it would pay for all the water that is in the building." Patricia's achievement was a major moment in fashion as she brought attention to South America for first time. Her biggest break came upon becoming "the first model Karl Lagerfeld ever photographed" and going on to walk in shows, star in editorial spreads, and front ads for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Chloe, Cover Girl, and Victoria's Secret just to mention some. She was also featured on Oprah's "Supermodel of the World Contest" with Ford Models. She was also featured on the front covers of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.