Patricia Velásquez

Creativity isn't limited to the photographic, canvas or film, as well as the media. It can also be an engine for philanthropy, charity and activism. Patricia Velasquez is an award-winning supermodel, actress, and actor. Also, she is a dedicated donor. Author activist, activist, author, and a loving mom. She draws inspiration from her own instincts and creates her own path and is making huge strides. She states, "I see my career as a ladder." "I made every step to the top. It was remarkable to do this, since there's been a lot of longevity. I lay my head down, taking one step at a time, and then never stopped." This metaphor is reminiscent of an early experience. The author was born in Venezuela but was raised in France and Mexico, she relocated to Venezuela after a handful of years. In South America her parents worked in the field of education. They relocated their family into an apartment block with no water and inoperable elevators. In order to supply water for the entire unit, Patricia often carried heavy buckets up fifteen steps. Between studying engineering and intense dance training she tried to assist the family however she could. Her promise to her family was the key to her rise to the top of the fashion world, saw her being scouted for modeling in Milan. She recalled, "When they asked me if I wanted to go to Italy, my answer was"If you can pay thirty bucks per month back home to Venezuela, it will be worth itas it will cover the whole cost of the water used in the building's." Patricia's success marked the 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", she went on to star in editorial spreads as well as advertisements for the front of Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana. Her fame spread across the globe. she appeared on Oprah as well as Ford Models' "Supermodel of the World" contest as well. She also appeared on the front covers of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.