My family endured a big crisis after my father's business went bankrupt and we went from having a comfortable life to having virtually nothing. I saw from that moment how fragile and precarious life can be and you have to work very hard not just to survive but also to accomplish something in life and fulfill your dreams.

I believe education is the key. As an activist and a child of the developing world, I witnessed education's power to transform lives.

I grew up in Barranquila, Colombia, and I spent most of my childhood dreaming about becoming a singer.

Live your life to the fullest.

I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.

Europe is a very different place from my native country of Colombia and my children are growing up in a very urban setting which is nothing like when I was growing up and would be able to play barefoot in the street. But we have a very good life.

I just want to grow old with a man who takes care of me, and I want to eventually have kids and want them to be good children to me. Just want to be treated nice and have respect.