Patricia Velásquez

Creativity goes beyond canvas, photos and film. It also catalyzes charity social action, philanthropy, as well as activism. Award-winning model, actress, and history-making supermodel, a fervent philanthropist, a conscientious activist as well as a writer and mother of two. Patricia Velasquez applies an eternal creativity to everything she does-whether it be starring in blockbuster movies like The Curse of La Llorona or launching the Wayuu Taya Foundation and participating in the UNESCO Board. She is a strong believer in intuition , and a pioneer in her own direction. "I view my career like a long staircase," she said. "I have been through every step. It was remarkable to do that, as there's been a lot of longevity. I was never able to stop moving, I just kept my head in the air. The imagery is directly similar to a formative experience. After a short time, she moved to Venezuela. She was born in Venezuela and grew up in France and Mexico. In South America her parents worked in education. They moved their family to an apartment complex without water and no elevators. Patricia carried fifteen staircases up using heavy buckets to provide water to the unit. Between engineering studies and intense dance classes, she endeavored to help the family in any way that was possible. In the process of being scouted to model in Milan, the multi talented model's rise to the top of the fashion world was contingent on a promise to those she loved. She recalls saying, "When they asked me about going to Italy, my answer was"If you could send thirty bucks a month back home to Venezuela, it will be worth it, since that will cover the entire cost of water for the building's construction'." Patricia's success was a major event in fashion in that she gained attention for South America for first time. She experienced a big break after becoming "the first model Karl Lagerfeld ever photographed" and was then able to walk at shows, take part in editorial spreads, as well as advertisements for front pages of Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Chloe, Cover Girl, and Victoria's Secret, to name some. Her appearances on Oprah's Supermodel of the World contest as well as Ford Models’ "Supermodel of the World" contest were a hit all over the world. She also appeared on the front covers of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.