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No, I wouldn't want the paparazzi ever following me in my life.

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I just want to continue to break barriers and to show the industry and the world that beauty is diverse, and you don't have to be a certain stereotype to be beautiful.

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People hide behind the word aesthetic. They say, 'Well, it's just that designer's aesthetic. ' But when you see 18 seasons in a row and not one single model outside a certain skin color. . . ? There are people in the industry who are advocates, who support diversity. And there are people who do not. I don't get it. Beauty is universal. These doors have to open.

Aesthetic, Doors, People, Row, Skin Color, Word

Fashion is part of our culture, and it's about more than just a pretty dress.

Culture, Dress, Dresses, Fashion, Pretty

Back home I had always been comfortable around people. I was the troublemaker, always being funny - that's just who I am. I'm Latina; I've always had that extra little flavor. But when I got to New York, it became about being comfortable with myself in a place where I didn't know many people, and that was the big challenge. Ultimately my personality helped me build relationships with the people I was working with, and I was able to stand out.

Challenge, Funny, Home, People, Personality, Ultimately

People don’t realize that when you’re Latin, you’re so diverse. I am black. I am Latin. I am Spanish. You know? It’s a little bit of everything, and that’s beautiful. So, everybody, claim me. I’m fine with that!

Beautiful, Fine, Latin, People, Spanish

When you want something so bad and when something great happens, I think it's instinct that you say, 'This is gonna be the moment that's gonna change everything. Everybody is gonna see me a different way. '

Bad, Different, Everything, Moment, Thinking, Want Something
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