More About Me: How I became Miss Worldwide

Fun Fact: My name is French. Like Brigitte Bardot! 

I come from a culturally mixed family. I was born in Queens and raised in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn.  I am Ecuadorian, Colombian, and Mexican. Growing up, we were the only Ecuadorian/Colombian family in a predominantly Caribbean neighborhood. I fell in love with with my next-door Dominican neighbors’ Bachata and Merengue music, and I would watch from the window as they speaker battled with my Guyanese neighbors’ Bollywood songs. 

In college, I studied Graphic Design and Communications at Parsons School of Design, specializing in History and Branding. I moved to four different neighborhoods. Each of the neighborhoods was more different than the other. I found myself making playlists using songs I Shazam’d at restaurants or when I was waiting at my local trainstop. I found myself listening to music from multiple languages like Arabic, Greek, Urdu, Mandarin, Russian, etc. This inspired me to create colorful culturally-resonant videos to inspire others to engage with their local community. I also began to teach myself more Spanish as well learn the languages of my neighbors (I only know basic greetings and how to say ‘Thank You’ but it’s a start). 

Currently, I am a Freelance Fashion Photographer and  Social Media Strategist for various clients. I am taking on new projects everyday, and I would love to make new connections and share your story.