Essence celebrates these women who, with their intelligence, inner power and vision, are positioning their name and achievements as references for future generations, while imposing their own distinctive style in the beauty, fashion and entertainment industry.
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Belky Arizala – Colombia
Afro-Colombian model, businesswoman, lecturer and actress, she is also the director of ‘El alma no tiene color’, an altruistic foundation in favor of Afro-descendants in Colombia with the aim of avoiding social exclusion and promoting cultural identity in the country. In addition, she is a Goodwill Ambassador for Unicef and the European Union in Colombia.
Zendaya – United States
The renowned young actress and model who is making history in Hollywood, winner of a Golden Globe and two Emmy Awards, has already raised her voice several times in defense of women. She has also spoken out about the stereotypes of the female body, expressing that “there are ideas about the beauty of women that should not exist.” In addition, in the films in which she has participated, she has chosen roles that promote the rights of African-Americans and the defense of the LGBT community.
American actress Zendaya poses with the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for “Euphoria” during the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on September 12, 2022.
Miley Cyrus – United States
The “Flowers” singer has used her fame to speak out against the prejudices and injustices suffered by homeless and LGBT youth, as well as other vulnerable groups. In 2014 she founded The Happy Hippie Foundation, a non-profit organization that, thanks to donations, funds prevention programs, support services for the creation of long-term well-being, and public education.
Her chameleonic style has gone from sensual to conservative outfits in pastel tones, without ever going unnoticed.
‘Flowers’ is the first song that will be part of ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, the new musical work by Miley Cyrus. The single, a hint at her ex Liam Hemsworth, with whom she had a 10-year relationship, but intermittently, is in turn a hymn to self-love and female empowerment. The song has so far, with more than 115 million views on Spotify alone, and is at #1.
Photo: Taken from the Internet.
Lizzo – United States
The American singer, winner of three Grammys in 2020, with great vocal capacity, is one of the leading women of the “Body Positive” movement, which fights for the inclusion and acceptance of all types of bodies. Lizzo has always been proud of her figure, and recently launched a clothing brand for all sizes with lots of glitter.
Lizzo launched a clothing brand for all sizes with a lot of glitter.
Photo taken from the Rollingstone portal
Emma Watson – France
The established actress and humanitarian activist was named a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in June 2014. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to empowering young women and has served as an advocate for the #HeForShe campaign that promotes gender equality. .
It should be noted that she confirmed in an interview that she prefers to use vegan and nature-friendly products. If you, like her, share this ideology, the essence brand has a wide range of cosmetic products based on natural, organic or vegan ingredients, its production does not contain ingredients derived from animals and they are not tested on them.
Just like enlisted women, don’t let anything stop you, leave your mark wherever you go, dare to break the mold and speak out in favor of a cause.
British actress Emma Watson.
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