Patricia Velásquez

Creativity extends beyond the photographic, canvas or film, as well as the media. It is also an inspiration for charity, philanthropy and activism. Patricia Velasquez, an award-winning model, actress, and historian, staunch philanthropist and conscientious activist, as well as mother of two, brings an ever-increasing creative flair to all she does, whether it's starring in blockbusters such as The Curse of La Llorona or launching the Wayuu Taya Foundation, and participating on the UNESCO Board. Whatever the case, she takes huge leaps by drawing from her intuition and carefully paving her personal pathway. She states, "I see my career as a long ladder." "I made every step. It was incredible to do so, because there's been a lot of longevity. I lay my head on the floor and took one step at a time. And then it was over. The metaphor is an evocation of a formative experience. Born in Venezuela but was raised in France and Mexico, she relocated to Venezuela after a few years. Her parents, who worked as teachers in South America, moved her family into a cramped home without running water or elevators. In order to supply water for the entire unit, Patricia often carried heavy buckets of water up 15 flights of stairs. Between her engineering studies and a rigorous dance program she aimed to aid the family in every way. She was sought out to be a model in Milan and her ascent to the top of the fashion world depended on a promise she made to her loved ones. She says, "When they asked me to travel to Italy, I said, 'If can send thirty dollars a month back to Venezuela that's enough since that would pay for the whole building's water'." Patricia's accomplishment was an important turning point in fashion when she brought the attention of fashion's industry to South America. In the wake of becoming "the first Karl Lagerfeld model ever photographed" after which she proceeded to be featured in editorial spreads as well as advertisements for the front of Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. She was also featured on Oprah's "Supermodel of the World Contest" by Ford Models. She also appeared on the covers of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.

 





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