Biography

With a career that spans from the glamour of modeling and films to the positive efforts of active charity work, Patricia Velasquez is far from just a pretty face .Embodying all that is beauty and strength of mind, Patricia has a heart of gold, having never forgotten where she came from and always eager to spread messages of encouragement to young Latinas around the world.

Born in Venezuela ,Patricia climbed to the top of the fashion world becoming the first Latina Supermodel working on the runway for Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Carolina Herrera to name a few .

Patricia’s exotic features have graced the covers of countless magazines such as Vogue, Bazaar and Marie Claire, and she has starred in several commercials campaigns including Allure, Pantene and New York & Co.

As an actor, Patricia has worked in countless films and TV shows, including :Le Jaguar, Zapata, Mindhunters, Fidel , Committed , CSI: Miami, Arrested Development, Rescue Me ,Ed and American Family, but she is most recognized for her role as “Ank Su Namun” in the films The Mummy and The Mummy Returns.Patricia just finished shooting “Cenizas Eternas” where she plays the lead role .

Her debut stage in the leading role of School of The Americas, produced by Philip Seymour Hoffman and written by Jose Rivera, for the Public Theater in New York City was critically acclaimed

Patricia Velasquez is a UNESCO Artist for Peace and is and active charity worker .Her Wayuu Taya Foundation is dedicated to improving the living conditions of Latin American indigenous groups while respecting their culture. For more information log on to www.wayuutaya.org .

Because of her talent, beauty and social conscience Patricia has been a guest on Oprah, a frequent judge at the Supermodel of the World contest sponsored by Ford Models and has been featured countless times in the main stream media as a Latina celebrity.

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