In the modeling industry, anyone who does not conform to the standard of beauty held by society has been required to put in ten times the amount of effort. In general, qualities such as a narrow waistline, a small face, a prominent nose, and similar characteristics were favored. We are progressively experiencing the inclusivity of modeling gigs as time goes on, little by little, and we are starting to see features that were rarely, if not never, we have seen in the photoshoots before. As time goes by, we are slowly witnessing the inclusivity of modeling gigs. Emerging models represent a wide range of features as our society gradually becomes more accepting of diverse beauty standards. It is essential for models like Cynthia M-Ortega to keep pushing boundaries and thrive in the modeling industry, even though this is a challenging road.

Cynthia is a model who has quickly established herself as an influential figure in the industry. She was born and raised in Southern California and overcame many obstacles to become a successful model today. Unlike the usual mothers we see in magazines, advertisements, etc., Cynthia is a curvy, plus-size model with three children. Cynthia is a mother and a model at the same time; as a result, she makes it a priority to spend time with her children while also providing her clients with high-quality photo shoots.

Today, Cynthia has appeared on the pages of several different magazines. In addition to that, she showcased her abilities as a professional model by appearing on the front cover of five various magazines. Cynthia does not give up on her dreams even though she has achieved a lot in her life. She is doing everything in her power to broaden her network of contacts and put herself out there to advance her career in the modeling profession. Cynthia wants this not only for herself but also because she believes there should be more curvaceous models in the world. It is vital to have representations such as this one because it sparks conversation and paves the road for additional models with characteristics similar to hers to work in the industry. Cynthia is a mother, and she believes that it is essential for young children to be exposed to various forms of beauty. This will help them develop greater confidence in themselves regardless of their physical appearance.

In addition, Cynthia hopes to use her platform to assist those who, like herself, have emerged from a situation with domestic violence. Domestic abuse affects a significant number of women and also men. In a culture dominated by patriarchy, it is necessary to have public personalities like Cynthia who use their reach and platforms to raise awareness about specific concerns such as this one. Suppose those victimized by it are given assistance and empowered, and their voices are amplified. In that case, it is a significant step in breaking the cycle of domestic violence and encouraging further victims to come forward. Cynthia is living proof that things will improve and that you are not alone in the fight, as she was once a victim.

Although she exudes self-confidence, Cynthia has had to overcome obstacles before becoming the person she is now. The model revealed how she was often reminded throughout her career that she does not measure up to others and that she is not enough. The worst part was that she was even labeled a “disabled porker,” and nobody was interested in looking at her. She was completely ignored. Nevertheless, Cynthia was not deterred by these words. She internalized it and used it as a spark to rekindle her goals and enthusiasm for the modeling industry. Now that she has established herself as a model, she is able to disprove the naysayers by appearing in professional photoshoots and modeling for magazines.

Because you can only live once, taking advantage of every chance that presents itself is something Cynthia strongly feels everyone should do. For her, if you don’t take that chance, you might find yourself in a situation in the future where you’re wondering what might have happened or why you didn’t take that opportunity. As stated in a well-known saying, “you miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take.” In the end, Cynthia hopes to show that people of curvier figures can also be models or anything else they want to be and that a number is simply a number.

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