Patricia Velásquez

Creativity goes beyond films, canvas, photos and other media. It also catalyzes charity or philanthropy as well as activism. Patricia Velasquez is an award-winning model and actress who has made history. Also, she is a fervent donor. Author activist, activist, author, and loving mom. She believes in her intuition and is a pioneer of her own path. "I think of my career as an endless staircase," she said. "I made every step up. It was amazing to accomplish this, as there was a lot of perseverance. Simply put my head down and took one step at a time. And then it was done. The imagery closely resembles the moment of formation. After a few years she relocated to Venezuela. She was born in Venezuela and raised in France and Mexico. Her parents, who worked as teachers in South America, moved her family to a cramped apartment without running water or elevators. Patricia often carried buckets of water for 15 steps to get water. Between her dance and engineering training, she attempted to help her family in any way she could. The opportunity to model was offered to her in Milan, the multi-talented model's rise to the top of the fashion world hinged on a promise to those she loved. She recounts, "When they asked me if I wanted to go to Italy to model, I responded"If you could send thirty dollars a month back home to Venezuela, it will be worth it, since that will pay for the entire cost of the water used in the building's." Patricia's achievements marked an important moment in fashion when she brought the attention of the industry to South America. Patricia was able to make headlines as "the first model Karl Lagerfeld ever photographed" and then going on to walk in shows, be a part of editorial spreads, as well as advertisements for front pages of Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Chloe, Cover Girl, and Victoria's Secret among several. She also appeared in Oprah's "Supermodel of the World Contest" hosted by Ford Models. She was also featured on the cover of Marie Claire, Bazaar and Vogue.