Patricia Velásquez

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Summary

Patricia Velásquez is a Venezuelan actress and model best known for The Mummy films, with other screen work including The L Word and Liz in September. Her roles span adventure, horror, and drama. She founded the Wayuu Taya Foundation to support Indigenous communities and was appointed an OAS Goodwill Ambassador for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. Velásquez has publicly identified as a lesbian, discussed coming out, and spoken in support of LGBTQ people; she has also used her public profile to support Indigenous rights.