I’m queer. I’m a lover of art and life and I’m not afraid to be myself! I’d like to teach those who get to know me the importance of using kindness and integrity as your most valuable asset. In a world of challenges, being a light has been what has most gotten me through my obstacles in life. That and my love for fashion and music. Expressing who I am hasn’t been easy, but I’m lucky to be strong!

The fashion industry in its history has shown unrealistic beauty standards for both men and women throughout our world. I want to bring diversity and the fact that someone like me can make a change in such a challenging field. Fashion is the armor that celebrates our individuality and that should be celebrated to every color and body shape. We aren’t just thin and “normal” looking. We’re special and beautiful in our own way.

To be frank, I’ve faced a lot of ongoing obstacles throughout my life. I never had a figure I could Identify with growing up because it was hard being gay and I was new to American culture when I came to the US from living in Colombia with my family. My life was drastically changed and it would have benefited from having a figure that came from humble beginnings like me make it and have it be possible for me to achieve my dreams as well. I want to be that role model because I know in my heart that I am.