models
Who: Yessica Moreno (
@yessicamoreno0); 176 cm / 5’9″; Colombian from Chocó, Colombia; born December 31st.
Where: Gucaya Model Management (mother agency),
DNA Models (New York),
Why Not Model Management (Milan),
Uno Models (Barcelona),
Munich Models
— The most interesting thing about your family:
Due to the conflicts in Colombia, we had to move many times during my childhood. It was hard, but we always managed. I had already lived in 8 different places before I got to Bogota. And during this time my mom started working as a community leader, helping especially women from the armed conflict in Colombia.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love to cook, learn about different dishes from different countries, and try to cook them. One day I hope to be able to save up and open a restaurant with all my favorite dishes.
2. I have a mixed-race and cultural background. My dad is from the Colombian pacific with their warm tropical weather and culture. And my mom is from Santander, a much colder and mountainous region of Colombia with very different customs, foods and cultures. That makes me appreciate and respect the variety of different cultures.
3. I love to read poetry; I can get completely lost in a good poet. Now I’m very into Pablo Neruda.
— Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire my mom. She is a leader in her community, helping women who are victims of the armed conflict in Colombia. She has helped many women get education, work and food during the years.
