Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1 2019 - Jackie Cruz i Ebby Magazine

You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it…

Elegance is the only beauty that never fades LET THE GLOW IN YOUR HEART REFLECT IN YOUR SOUL MODEL ANNA CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ; STYLIST OSCAR MONTES DE OCA; MAKE-UP VICTOR NOBLE; HAIR MELISANDE PAGE; NAILS MR. LUIS; STUDIO PARLAY STUDIOS; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ADAM HIMBER…

Be a diamond, precious and rare, not a stone that is found everywhere MODEL ANNA CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ; STYLIST OSCAR MONTES DE OCA; MAKE-UP VICTOR NOBLE; HAIR MELISANDE PAGE; NAILS MR. LUIS; STUDIO PARLAY STUDIOS; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ADAM HIMBER…

Confidence is the sexiest accessory…

Be the energy you want to attract Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous…

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning FOR GRACE GONZALEZ, jewelry is more than just a statement piece. After growing up watching her mother Marybeth González and her maternal grandmother Grace Gigante pair outfits elegantly with different jewels and pins from designers like Oscar de la Renta and Sonia Rykel, Gonzalez knew there was an inherent sentimentality to wearing jewelry. Through cherishing those memories formed by the special women in her life, Gonzalez found her calling–empowering women through jewelry. “They taught me to have my style, they opened my eyes to the world of fashion, art, and design, their influence is constant,” the jewelry designer says, adding. “I always think about what pieces they would use from my collections, they are strong…

Be so good that they can’t ignore you When it comes to acting, JEZABEL MONTERO is grateful of all her accomplishments within the Latino theatre community. Montero, who was born and raised in New York city to immigrant Cuban parents, has worked as a bilingual actor for over three decades. She is known for playing roles such as Mariela Aragon in Telemundo’s “Relaciones Peligrosas,” as Officer Garcia in the feature film, “Unlawful Justice,” and as mob arms dealer, Mouse, in the film, “Wise Gals.” While the Cum Laude graduate of U.C.L.A enjoys acting, when she is not in front of the cameras she is working behind the scenes, as producer, writer and director of both theatre and film. You can soon catch her work on “The Duke and Duchess of…

Books are a uniquely portable magic CHRISTIAN TAGLIAVINI Inspired by the masters of the Renaissance, Swiss photographer Christian Tagliavini captures staged portraits that mirror the dimensions and chiaroscuro of 14th, 15th, and 16th century art in Europe. Not only is Tagliavini the mastermind behind all the breathtaking photography, he, along with a small team, designs all the costumes and props used in the photos. AMAZE by Cristina Mittermeier Cristina Mittermeier is combining her two passions–photography and environmentalism, by capturing photos around the world to explore our relationship to the earth and ocean. The marine biologist and photographer is using her images to draw attention the beauty the Earth has to offer. Trust us, this book will no doubt be adorning the coffee tables of nature lovers for many years to…

PHOTOGRAPHS: RENAN-KAMIKOGA FROM UNSPLASH When I was a kid, I used to sell “queso fresco Mexicano,” or homemade Mexican cheese for $1 to help my parents buy my school clothes. My kindergarden graduation picture Today, I’m a CNN correspondent who has covered domestic and international news in about a dozen countries. My story is not a rag to riches tale. My story is about a curious and determined Mexican immigrant who has earned three college degrees and has pulled herself out of poverty one #yellowbus at a time. I was born in Río Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, but lived in Texas and became a U.S. citizen. I grew up poor but I didn’t know it at the time. The dirt road that led to our old wood-frame house should have been…

Healing yourself is connected with healing others TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE can feel almost impossible. But Marci Hopkins is using her voice, alongside other inspirational women, to help women rediscover themselves after traumatic experiences and sharing stories of hope and encouragement. “My show is a female-focused show all about empowerment,” she says, “I want to share stories of healing and triumph. I share stories of loss, addiction, mental illness, breast cancer and more. I focus on how my guests have persevered through these difficult times and now give back to help others. We all need to know we are not alone,” says Hopkins. Hopkins’ goal is to provide a platform for women to discuss their pasts and heal together. “I want them to take courage, strength, and hope,” she adds.…

Trust the magic of new beginnings With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts…

Gratitude turns what we have into enough ♦ THIS IS YOUR LIFE. Do what you love and do it often. That is what I would always hear the little voice in my head telling me. So I did. Here I am writing my first Editor’s Note in my own magazine! Finally, a platform where I can share stories to inspire and motivate women. A dream come true. Getting here has taken years and it was not always an easy journey. I have wanted to create a magazine for so long but the timing never seemed quite right. And so the years went by, and occasionally, life got hard. I lost young and vibrant friends much too soon, some to cancer and one on 911. Then my father, to whom I…

Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself Pop of Color PHOTOGRAPHS OF MODELS: YULIA GORBACHENKO; MAKEUP BY LOTTIE; HAIR BY SYLVIA WHEELER; STYLIST SANDY ARMENI; NAIL STYLIST KAREN GUTIERREZ Take care of your inner, spiritual beauty Romantic Reds The Blues…

The most courageous act is still to think for yourself WHEN HURRICANE MARIA wreaked Havoc in Puerto Rico, Stella Nolasco’s home flooded, and many of her seamstresses lost everything. Determined to put the tragedy behind her, the famed Puerto Rican designer created her F/W 2018 collection from salvage pieces to bring awareness to Puerto Rico’s crisis. With signs that read “Can’t Say American Without the Rican” and “We Are US Citizens,” Nolasco turned the catwalk into a political protest. The collection combined ultra-feminine silhouettes, bold colors, and high details including lace, feathers, and embroidery to introduce a confident woman who can exude sexiness while also take a stance on social issues. One year after Maria, Nolasco continues to raise awareness for the Isla del Encanto. Her most recent work includes…

When you love what you have, you have everything you need Love life and life will love you back…

Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve Don't limit your challenges challenge your limits “MY INSPIRATION WAS MY HOMETOWN, MY FAMILY, THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA” THE SPANISH SHOE CREATOR ALSO RECALLS TRAVELING AS A SMALL CHILD WITH HIS FATHER TO FLORENCE AND MILAN, WHERE THE TWO WOULD STUDY THE SHOES AND FASHIONS OF THE TWO ITALIAN CITIES. THIS LUXURY SHOEMAKER was born and educated in Elda, a city near the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Fernando Mittelmeer’s passion for fashionable shoes stems from his fashion-forward parents and grandparents. His grandfather was a shoe manufacturer and ran a shoe factory out of his house. His father was named the best shoe designer of Spain for several years. Shoes are in his blood. “I still remember him drawing shoes and how he…

The keys to happiness are in your hands…

If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed Starve your distractions feed your focus YOU MIGHT not know her name yet, but by Hollywood multihyphenate standards, Crazy Rich Asian newcomer Victoria Loke is already a superstar. An actress, model, dancer, artist, musician, writer, and budding filmmaker who is fluent in three languages and conversational in another two, Loke gives new meaning to the term multitalented. However, when pressed to choose, the very busy Singapore native says her first love has always been acting. “I was very shy as a child, so my parents signed me up for a Speech & Drama class with the hopes of helping me get over my fears,” says Loke. “Ever since then, being on stage or in front of the…

Love life and life will love you back Photography PORTRAIT: julianny casado There is no power greater than self-love to create change. That is the starting point of greatness for all those who have given their lives for humanity. This country’s atmosphere is changing drastically. There seems to be more separation than unity. Drastic times will always produce individuals who rise up to help restore hope and faith in humanity. We have come across one such person, an artist who has given his life to humanity with his art, films, actions, words, and movement. Ray Rosario has been producing art for 18 years. His movement for humanity is catching traction and his spirit has inspired many to pursue their dreams, passions, and become who they are inside. Rosario is an…

WITH CLOSE TO SIXTY CREDITS TO HIS NAME, SAL VELEZ JR. IS A TRUE TRIPLE-THREAT; ACTOR, WRITER, & MUSICIAN, READILY KNOWN AS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING ACTORS IN HOLLYWOOD. Sal Velez Jr. has appeared in a multitude of films, television and specials, including Showtime’s Emmy Award-winning smash, Ray Donovan and Sons of Anarchy spin-off, Mayans M.C. to binge-worthy cult hits like Amazon’s Hand of God, and ABC’s Ten Days in the Valley; and has worked with major screen stars in TV and films, among others; Kelsey Grammer, Salma Hayek, John Travolta, and Oscar-winners, Oliver Stone, Gus Van Sant, and Benicio del Toro–with all of these achievements Velez is quick to say that he is “proud of his Puerto Rican roots and the cultural tradition to tell stories, work hard,…

PHOTOGRAPHS: JAIRO-ALZATE-UNSPLASH They say “when a woman is loved correctly, she will becometen times that woman she was before.”I then wonder what will happen when she loves herself correctly.When she stops hating on herself for everything that she thinksshe’s not and loves herself for everything that she is.When she values herself so much so that her energy and auraprotect her from anyone that doesn’t see her worth.I wonder what will happen when she invests in herself,makes time for herself and allows herself to askfor what she really wants.How many times a woman will she become then? COLETTE WERDEN ColetteWerden www.colettewerden.com…

The wound is the place where the light enters you The human spirit needs to accomplish, to achieve, to triumph to be happy PHOTOGRAPH: ROSIE COHE IT ALL STARTED with a sense of not belonging but eventually led to a fascination with understanding the human race. From an early age, Hanson Tse felt he was different from those around him. Growing up with Chinese immigrant parents in a predominately Caucasian town, led him to the realization that we as humans are more alike than we are different. “We share more profoundly in our common humanity than anything we think separates us,” he shares. After experiencing that personal need to want to know more about the world, Tse decided to study Psychology in college. However, as he began learning about the…

It always seems impossible until it’s done Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud…

We rise by lifting others ELISABETH CAREN is an editorial, advertising and fine art photographer based in Los Angeles. Elisabeth’s clients include Atlantic Records, CBS, Emmy, Lionsgate, NBC, and Sony. She has been commissioned to create portraits of many of the world’s most renowned celebrities. Elisabeth has won several International Photography Awards, PDN and American Photographic Artists awards and was a finalist for the Young Masters Art Prize. She spends as much time as possible in Paris and New york with her french screenwriter wife and toddler son. JACK GUY, a former Marlboro man and model, Guy eventually transitioned from in-front-of to behind the camera. he currently travels between coasts to photograph hollywood’s hottest stars, including salma hayek, Blake shelton, Gal Gadot and Julianne Moore. QUINTIN PEREZ & RON ERICK…

The keys to happiness are in your hands We spend a small fortune on face serums, lotions and creams, but forget about our ultimate age-defining hands. While we’re all for embracing every line we’ve earned along life’s journey, we also believe it’s important to indulge. Nothing says pampering like silky-soft hands. PHOTOGRAPH: IAN DOOLEY ON SPLASH…

Be your own kind of beautiful MODEL ANNA CHRISTINA SCHWARTZ; STYLIST OSCAR MONTES DE OCA; MAKE-UP VICTOR NOBLE; HAIR MELISANDE PAGE; NAILS MR. LUIS; STUDIO PARLAY STUDIOS; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ADAM HIMBER…

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone Purses are like friends…you can never have too many…

Nothing stands between a girl and her shoes Happiness starts within your sole…

HOPE COMES IN MANY FORMS. We can hope for big things or small but we must always carry hope. This is what Beamina keeps in mind with every bag the company makes. The handbag brand carefully sources materials in Colombia to create unique, high-quality bags. Beamina was founded in 2017 by mother-daughter team, Beatriz Martinez and Paulina Achia. Strong, empowering women who inspired and supported them to go after their dreams raised both women. Paulina, a talented and born creative with a big heart inspired her mom Beatriz to pursue her dream as a fashion designer. Together they created Beamina. Through their company and products they hope to encourage other women “to shine and to speak your truth. To be fearless, no matter what. Beamina is your amulet, protecting you…

Talent is like a flower, you have to fully tend to it if you want something beautiful Tracy Nguyen’s first piece of fashion was an asymmetrical top that she designed and made at the age of seven. By the time she was nine, she was designing clothes for family members, and by 12, people were asking to buy her designs. Her mother owned a textile company in Vietnam, and her father is renowned artist. She grew up watching her father create beautiful paintings and her mother taught her to appreciate the visual power of fabrics. What’s unique about your story? I think the fact that I started at such a young age, immersed in color, fabric, and art, and that those childhood experiences have brought me to the place I’ve…

Katherine Castros WHEN EMBARKING ON A NEW ADVENTURE or venture, preparation is paramount, says Dominican actress Katherine Castro. That applies especially if you are one of few Latinos in any field or business or in this case, Hollywood. There’s often a different set of rules, so Castro knew it was important to be as ready as possible for her big break. The first thing she did upon arriving in the City of Stars was to begin training with Aaron Speiser, acting coach to thespians Gerard Butler, Jennifer Lopez, Virginia Madsen, and Will Smith. She also spent a year at the New York Film Academy, where she studied with singing coach CaroD’Andrea (Broadway’s West Side Story). Castro was already enjoying success in her native Dominican Republic, hosting such popular shows as…

Authenticity requires vulnerability transparency & integrity Life isn’t about finding yourself Life is about creating yourself Tell about your company and what does it stand for? Colette definition: people of victory Werden definition: to become I am the Founder and CEO of Australia’s only one-stop personal branding agency that helps entrepreneurs (visionaries) package and present their talent and service to the world - online and offline. I created this holistic agency with one strong intention - to make it easy for entrepreneurs with a service, product or message, put themselves out there with confidence as a leader in their field, so they can make their difference in the world. The way we are connecting and buying is changing. With the rise of social media influencers and the trend of entrepreneurship,…

Home is not a place… it’s a feeling If you can dream it, you can do it…