The plus size industry has gained a lot of momentum in
the last few years. What are your career goals as a model?
It really has gained momentum; it’s such a beautiful thing and I
couldn’t be more proud of being part of this industry. I would like to
break barriers. Show beauty and diversity not only in size, but also
in age and ethnicity. I don’t want to be classified in just one group
or category. I would love to work with Swimsuitsforall, Target, Lane
Bryant, Eloquii and Macy’s, to name a few. I would love to work
with designers like Michael Costello and Diane Von Furstenberg
and to be the Latina face of Covergirl. Furthermore, have presence
in magazines like Vogue, Glamour and Latina that can assist the
industry showcasing a more positive body image.
Do you have any other ambitions besides modeling?
I do. I believe in the power of giving so I am currently working in
local and global missions with different organizations to assist with
kids that are starving around the world. As a mother, kids are very
dear to me and I want to do everything I can to nourish and protect
them.
What advice would you pass along to those just starting
in the business?
Know who you are as a human being. Don’t loose your essence.
Having morals, and professionalism goes a long way. You don’t have
to be ugly, mean or catty to have a successful career in modeling or
any other profession.