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GLAM Week London Exclusive
There is a particular kind of power in women who reinvent themselves with intention, and Valentina Valderrama belongs unmistakably to that group. Emerging from Medellín with a blend of academic discipline and artistic instinct, she has become one of the most intriguing Latin figures rising toward the global stage. Her career began in beauty pageants, but what many viewed as a final destination became, for her, the beginning of a much larger story. Those competitions offered training, presence, and visibility, but never defined her. They were her first classroom, not her identity.
Valentina’s early years working in long, demanding event days—where she observed everything from production rhythms to audience behavior—helped shape the professionalism people see in her today. Later, her transition into television revealed a version of herself with clarity, ease, and authenticity, capturing the attention of audiences who connected not simply with her image, but with her energy. She stepped into media at a moment when digital platforms were reshaping what influence looks like, building a community not through beauty standards but through genuine storytelling.
As she explored different formats—television, digital media, creative collaborations—an older instinct resurfaced: acting. The art she once absorbed from her mother’s dramatic training began to take form in her own hands. This evolution aligns with a historic moment for Latin women in entertainment, where global markets are finally widening to embrace their complexity and artistic range. For Valentina, the global shift feels less like coincidence and more like timing. The industry is opening its doors, but it is demanding preparation, versatility, and conviction. She has embraced all three.
Her creative universe, however, does not end at the screen. Out of a blend of faith, aesthetics, and personal vision, Valentina founded Cīelle, a fashion brand that carries her signature sense of elegance. Cīelle was born not from corporate planning but from an intimate, heartfelt beginning—an artistic gift from a close friend that sparked the idea of building a world of her own. What sets the brand apart is not its trends, but its philosophy. Each piece is limited, intentional, and crafted to honor the woman who wears it. The collections reflect a type of luxury that prioritizes emotion over excess: clothing that embraces the female silhouette, high-quality fabrics that move with purpose, and designs that evoke spirituality as much as style.
Cīelle represents Valentina’s belief that fashion can be both expressive and sacred. Her vision resists the fast-fashion cycle and aligns instead with the growing respect for Latin craftsmanship worldwide. In an era where Colombian creativity is captivating the global fashion landscape, Valentina contributes with a brand that highlights authenticity, selective production, and quiet sophistication. Her approach to leading the company is rooted in responsibility. She sees executive work not as rigidity but as a form of conscious influence—especially in a project she now shares with her younger brother, reinforcing her belief in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose.
Today, Valentina stands at a pivotal point in her journey. She is developing acting projects in Colombia while preparing to expand her career into the U.S. and European markets. Her focus is on building a body of work that transcends any label attached to her past. Whether she is on set, designing a collection, or connecting with her growing audience, she moves with the conviction of someone crafting a legacy with patience and clarity.
What makes her compelling is not a single achievement but the intersection of many: discipline shaped in pageants, artistry rooted in family, creative entrepreneurship grounded in faith, and a growing ambition that looks far beyond borders. As GLAM Week London spotlights global talent, Valentina stands out not only as a Latin woman rising, but as an artist and visionary defining her own place within the world. She is walking a path built with intention—one that leads from visibility to purpose, and from purpose to the international stage where she is determined to make her mark.
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Photographer: Diana Marquez @dianamarquezl_
Management: Palomera Group @palomeragroup
PR: Too much Pr @toomuchpr
Styling: Styling L.A @styling.losangeles