Patricia Velásquez

Creativity goes beyond the photographic, canvas or film, as well as the media. It can also be the catalyst for philanthropy, charity, and charity and activism. Patricia Velasquez, an award-winning model, actress, and historian, staunch philanthropist and conscientious activist, as well as a loving mom, applies an unwavering creative drive to all she does regardless of whether she is starring in blockbusters such as The Curse of La Llorona or launching Wayuu Taya Foundation, and participating on the UNESCO Board. She believes in her intuition and is a pioneer of her own way. She states, "I see my career as a ladder." "I completed every step. It was amazing to be able to do so, as there was a long-term effect. I put my head downand took one step at the time, and never stopped." The imagery is directly similar to the experience of forming. The author was born in Venezuela but educated in France and Mexico and then moved to Venezuela after just a few years. In South America her parents worked in the field of education. They moved their family to an apartment complex without running water or elevators. To ensure that water was available for the unit, Patricia often carried heavy buckets up fifteen steps. Between her studies in engineering as well as dance training, she did her best to assist the family in any way she could. She was sought out to be a model in Milan and her climb to the top of the fashion ladder hinged on a promise to her loved ones. She remembers telling her, "When they asked me whether I would like to travel to Italy, my answer was"If you can pay thirty bucks per month back home to Venezuela then it's worth it since that will cover the whole cost of water for the building's construction'." Patricia's triumph was a turning point in fashion, as she attracted industry attention to South America for the first time. The "first model Karl Lagerfeld photographed" was a huge break. Her next step was to appear in shows in front editorial spreads and even in commercials for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi. Her appearances in Oprah's Supermodel of the World contest and Ford Models’ "Supermodel of the World" contest had a ripple effect all over the world. She was also featured on the covers of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.