Patricia Velásquez

Birth Name:

Patricia Carola Velasquez Semprun

Birth Place:

Guajira, Venezuela

Profession

Actress, Producer

Founded the Wayúu Tayá Foundation to help the indigenous groups of Latin American improve their living conditions while respecting their culture
Was the first Latin Supermodel to walk the runway for brands like Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Gucci
Won the 2015 NCGLFF award for best actress
Won the Women Together Award at the UN in 2009 and the Solidarity Award at the Prix de Marie Claire de la Beaute in 2010
Started out as a fashion model and has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Bazaar, and Marie Claire
Best known for her roles in "The Mummy" film franchise
Founded the beauty line Taya Beauty in 2011

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