We [Latinos] must be proud. We have the same rights in the U.S. as anybody else. Instead of crying and getting upset about visa problems and having our families come join us, go fight for your rights. Make yourself a productive individual in the society.

Anything that propels me to create, like [my book, Straight Walk]. It kept me inspired for almost four years.

The universe always gives you what you need to grow into the person you are destined to become.

Many years ago, I started a foundation [Wayuu Taya Foundation] to help improve the life of Latin American indigenous people, providing them with food, medical attention, education, and also focusing on sustainability.

Kids suffering, with no opportunities for lack of having their basic human needs [met], like food, health, and education, but at the same time, [it] motivates me to keep fighting for them, for the ones less fortunate.

I enjoyed working as a model a lot as it let me travel and I got to do some really interesting projects.

OK, I've been very wild, but I've never really been the sort of person who goes that crazy!