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Q and A with Raquel, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
“You never really know what someone is going through despite their outward appearance or your depiction of them.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I would say I am passionate about many issues and problems, but I am most passionate about freedom for farmed animals. I have always been a huge animal lover, and dogs have been my best friends in my life when I felt alone. I always fought hard to raise awareness for the cruel dog meat trade in Asia and never realized I was being hypocritical when it came to my diet. I became vegan once I educated myself about how these animals are abused and tormented and how selfish it is for me to decide my taste buds are worth more than an innocent being’s life. Pigs are more intelligent and just as emotional as dogs, if not more, so who am I to take their life? My passion has driven me to decide to one day have my own animal sanctuary for these innocent beings once I am successful enough in the modeling industry to support these animals.
Click here to watch a short video on the similarities between animals and people.
Pictured: Raquel modeling My Lilianas. Photography by Ollie Productions.
My interests include mostly spending time with my family and dog, going on long walks, sewing, and helping others when I can.
I work as a full time model and travel, which has been amazing so far!
Pictured: Raquel and her younger sisters.
Pictured: Raquel modeling My Lilianas. Photography by Ollie Productions.
Q:What is something valuable you’ve learned that you’d like others to know?
A: I have learned to truly not judge someone for what I think their life seems to be. You never really know what someone is going through despite their outward appearance or your depiction of them.
Pictured: Raquel modeling My Lilianas. Photography by Ollie Productions.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: My childhood has been something that was hard at the time, but now I am so glad that I went through these things to build who I am today. My dad was never a great father figure, and he was not home most of the time. If he were, it was just miserable. I became an extremely anxious person which has stayed with me. In high school, I did not have many real friends, and it was really hard for me when it came to lunch time. I always sat alone or in a teacher’s room, because I hated being alone in the library or lunch room. It really killed me emotionally, at the time. My mom has always been there for me helping me everyday when I feel like everything is spiraling, and I am forever grateful for her impact and support in my life.
Pictured: Raquel and her younger sisters.
Pictured: Raquel modeling My Lilianas. Photography by Ollie Productions.
Q: What would you like others to learn from your story?
A: I would like others to educate themselves and truly research how corrupt the meat and dairy industries are and how this hell is ruining the environment, their health, and torturing millions of animals each year. Animals are no lesser than humans and deserve to roam happily. I would also like people to take away that you never know what someone is going through.
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