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Patricia Velasquez Biography<\/strong><\/h2>\nPatricia Velasquez is constantly in motion. Her international career runs the gamut from modeling, acting and producing to being a successful beauty products entrepreneur, published author and passionate activist for Latino causes.<\/p>\n
Acting Career<\/strong><\/h2>\nVelasquez has appeared in foreign films such as such as \u201cLe Jaguar,\u201d and \u201cZapata.\u201d However, she is best known for her role as Ank Su Namun in \u201cThe Mummy\u201d and \u201cThe Mummy Returns.\u201d Velasquez was critically acclaimed for her debut stage performance in the lead role of \u201cSchool of the Americas\u201d at the Public Theater in New York City. The play was produced by Philip Seymour Hoffman and written by Jose Rivera.<\/p>\n
Velasquez has appeared on many popular television shows including \u201cAmerican Family,\u201d \u201cCSI: Miami,\u201d and \u201cArrested Development.\u201d As a result of her high-profile life as a celebrity-activist, Velasquez was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, a frequent judge at Ford Models\u2019 Supermodel of the World contest and is frequently featured in main stream media as a Latina celebrity. For a complete listing of her credits, visit Filmography<\/a>.<\/p>\nModeling Career<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn spite of being born into poverty in Venezuela, Velasquez triumphantly climbed to the top of the fashion world. She is considered by many to be the first Latina Supermodel and has been a runway star for top haute couture design houses like Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Carolina Herrera. As a sought-after supermodel, Velasquez\u2019 exotic features have adorned the covers of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire and other international fashion magazines.<\/p>\n
She was one of an elite group of models chosen for several issues of Sports Illustrated\u2019s iconic swimsuit edition and was also a Victoria\u2019s Secret model. For years, Velasquez was the familiar face of Cover Girl Cosmetics\u2019 advertising campaigns. Additionally, she was featured in ads for Allure, Pantene and New York & Co.<\/p>\n
Film Producer<\/strong><\/h2>\nVelasquez\u2019 first experience in film production was as executive producer of \u201cCenizas Eternas,\u201d an independent film in which she also played the lead role. Most recently, Velasquez was the associate producer and lead actor in \u201cLiz in September,\u201d a film directed by acclaimed director Fina Torres. The film is currently in theaters in Venezuela. As an actor and producer, Velasquez is constantly working on interesting and challenging new projects.<\/p>\n
Published Author<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn her new autobiography, \u201cStraight Walk: A Supermodel\u2019s Journey to Finding her Truth,\u201d Velasquez recalls her triumphant journey from poverty to international acclaim. In this intimate and inspiring memoir, she courageously reveals her personal truth.<\/p>\n
Award-winning Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs an Artist for Peace, Velasquez is a celebrity advocate for UNESCO. She received the \u201cWomen Together\u201d award at the United Nations in 2009 and the Solidarity Award in November 2010.<\/p>\n
Successful Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2011 Vel\u00e1squez successfully helped launch Taya Beauty<\/a>, an organic line of beauty products, on the Home Shopping Network. Created from the super-botanicals of the rainforest, Taya Beauty skincare and hair care products are grown in environmentally sustainable programs in South American indigenous communities. Taya Beauty is now sold all over the world through HSN, QVC and Shopping Channels.<\/p>\nSocially Conscious Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nPatricia Velasquez is constantly in motion. Her international career runs the gamut from modeling, acting and producing to being a successful beauty products entrepreneur, published author and passionate activist for Latino causes.<\/p>\n
Acting Career<\/strong><\/h2>\nVelasquez has appeared in foreign films such as such as \u201cLe Jaguar,\u201d and \u201cZapata.\u201d However, she is best known for her role as Ank Su Namun in \u201cThe Mummy\u201d and \u201cThe Mummy Returns.\u201d Velasquez was critically acclaimed for her debut stage performance in the lead role of \u201cSchool of the Americas\u201d at the Public Theater in New York City. The play was produced by Philip Seymour Hoffman and written by Jose Rivera.<\/p>\n
Velasquez has appeared on many popular television shows including \u201cAmerican Family,\u201d \u201cCSI: Miami,\u201d and \u201cArrested Development.\u201d As a result of her high-profile life as a celebrity-activist, Velasquez was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, a frequent judge at Ford Models\u2019 Supermodel of the World contest and is frequently featured in main stream media as a Latina celebrity. For a complete listing of her credits, visit Filmography<\/a>.<\/p>\nModeling Career<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn spite of being born into poverty in Venezuela, Velasquez triumphantly climbed to the top of the fashion world. She is considered by many to be the first Latina Supermodel and has been a runway star for top haute couture design houses like Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Carolina Herrera. As a sought-after supermodel, Velasquez\u2019 exotic features have adorned the covers of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire and other international fashion magazines.<\/p>\n
She was one of an elite group of models chosen for several issues of Sports Illustrated\u2019s iconic swimsuit edition and was also a Victoria\u2019s Secret model. For years, Velasquez was the familiar face of Cover Girl Cosmetics\u2019 advertising campaigns. Additionally, she was featured in ads for Allure, Pantene and New York & Co.<\/p>\n
Film Producer<\/strong><\/h2>\nVelasquez\u2019 first experience in film production was as executive producer of \u201cCenizas Eternas,\u201d an independent film in which she also played the lead role. Most recently, Velasquez was the associate producer and lead actor in \u201cLiz in September,\u201d a film directed by acclaimed director Fina Torres. The film is currently in theaters in Venezuela. As an actor and producer, Velasquez is constantly working on interesting and challenging new projects.<\/p>\n
Published Author<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn her new autobiography, \u201cStraight Walk: A Supermodel\u2019s Journey to Finding her Truth,\u201d Velasquez recalls her triumphant journey from poverty to international acclaim. In this intimate and inspiring memoir, she courageously reveals her personal truth.<\/p>\n
Award-winning Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs an Artist for Peace, Velasquez is a celebrity advocate for UNESCO. She received the \u201cWomen Together\u201d award at the United Nations in 2009 and the Solidarity Award in November 2010.<\/p>\n
Successful Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2011 Vel\u00e1squez successfully helped launch Taya Beauty<\/a>, an organic line of beauty products, on the Home Shopping Network. Created from the super-botanicals of the rainforest, Taya Beauty skincare and hair care products are grown in environmentally sustainable programs in South American indigenous communities. Taya Beauty is now sold all over the world through HSN, QVC and Shopping Channels.<\/p>\nSocially Conscious Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Modeling Career<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn spite of being born into poverty in Venezuela, Velasquez triumphantly climbed to the top of the fashion world. She is considered by many to be the first Latina Supermodel and has been a runway star for top haute couture design houses like Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Carolina Herrera. As a sought-after supermodel, Velasquez\u2019 exotic features have adorned the covers of Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire and other international fashion magazines.<\/p>\n
She was one of an elite group of models chosen for several issues of Sports Illustrated\u2019s iconic swimsuit edition and was also a Victoria\u2019s Secret model. For years, Velasquez was the familiar face of Cover Girl Cosmetics\u2019 advertising campaigns. Additionally, she was featured in ads for Allure, Pantene and New York & Co.<\/p>\n
Film Producer<\/strong><\/h2>\nVelasquez\u2019 first experience in film production was as executive producer of \u201cCenizas Eternas,\u201d an independent film in which she also played the lead role. Most recently, Velasquez was the associate producer and lead actor in \u201cLiz in September,\u201d a film directed by acclaimed director Fina Torres. The film is currently in theaters in Venezuela. As an actor and producer, Velasquez is constantly working on interesting and challenging new projects.<\/p>\n
Published Author<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn her new autobiography, \u201cStraight Walk: A Supermodel\u2019s Journey to Finding her Truth,\u201d Velasquez recalls her triumphant journey from poverty to international acclaim. In this intimate and inspiring memoir, she courageously reveals her personal truth.<\/p>\n
Award-winning Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs an Artist for Peace, Velasquez is a celebrity advocate for UNESCO. She received the \u201cWomen Together\u201d award at the United Nations in 2009 and the Solidarity Award in November 2010.<\/p>\n
Successful Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2011 Vel\u00e1squez successfully helped launch Taya Beauty<\/a>, an organic line of beauty products, on the Home Shopping Network. Created from the super-botanicals of the rainforest, Taya Beauty skincare and hair care products are grown in environmentally sustainable programs in South American indigenous communities. Taya Beauty is now sold all over the world through HSN, QVC and Shopping Channels.<\/p>\nSocially Conscious Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Velasquez\u2019 first experience in film production was as executive producer of \u201cCenizas Eternas,\u201d an independent film in which she also played the lead role. Most recently, Velasquez was the associate producer and lead actor in \u201cLiz in September,\u201d a film directed by acclaimed director Fina Torres. The film is currently in theaters in Venezuela. As an actor and producer, Velasquez is constantly working on interesting and challenging new projects.<\/p>\n
Published Author<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn her new autobiography, \u201cStraight Walk: A Supermodel\u2019s Journey to Finding her Truth,\u201d Velasquez recalls her triumphant journey from poverty to international acclaim. In this intimate and inspiring memoir, she courageously reveals her personal truth.<\/p>\n
Award-winning Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs an Artist for Peace, Velasquez is a celebrity advocate for UNESCO. She received the \u201cWomen Together\u201d award at the United Nations in 2009 and the Solidarity Award in November 2010.<\/p>\n
Successful Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2011 Vel\u00e1squez successfully helped launch Taya Beauty<\/a>, an organic line of beauty products, on the Home Shopping Network. Created from the super-botanicals of the rainforest, Taya Beauty skincare and hair care products are grown in environmentally sustainable programs in South American indigenous communities. Taya Beauty is now sold all over the world through HSN, QVC and Shopping Channels.<\/p>\nSocially Conscious Activist<\/strong><\/h2>\n
As an Artist for Peace, Velasquez is a celebrity advocate for UNESCO. She received the \u201cWomen Together\u201d award at the United Nations in 2009 and the Solidarity Award in November 2010.<\/p>\n