Valéria

Star Sign: Taurus

Where are you from? Cali in Colombia 

Languages: Spanish

Find me on Instagram: @valgomez543 

Find me on TikTok: @valeriagomezcam

What are you most looking forward to learning at the Elite Model Look World Final? Being in a contest like this, you gain a lot of experience in almost everything. What excites me the most is being able to practise my posing.

Who are your model or fashion heroes? Sara Sampaio. Ever since I saw her in Justin Bieber’s music video, I fell in love with how she models. I also think she’s very elegant and kind.

What would it mean to win the contest? It would mean everything - all the effort I've put in over the last eight years. I'm eager to win, but I also want to enjoy every moment of the competition.

What are your hobbies and interests? I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. 

Three words you would use to describe yourself: Kind, persevering, a little shy.

What Instagram accounts are you most obsessed with? @vogueportugal @momentowtf @victoriassecret

Are you a morning person or night owl? Morning person. 

Describe your personal style in one sentence: Elegant and basic.

Name a designer you would wear head to toe! Valentino Garavani without a doubt. 

What is a song that always lifts your mood? Where Are Ü Now by Skrillex, Diplo and Justin Bieber.

Name a creative person (living or from the past) whose life you wish you could live for a day? Cleopatra.

What sports or movement make you happiest? Soccer.

Tell us about a cause you care about: One cause that matters to me is animal welfare.

A travel memory that has stayed with you: A road trip from Cali to Medellín!

Vacation - beach, mountains or city break? Mountains. 

How phone addicted are you? I go off the grid when I can.

Name the top destination on your bucket list? I have always wanted to travel everywhere in Europe.

What do you want people to remember about you? My way of being.