Elizabeth Márquez: why she left modeling, her decision to become a single mother, and the long-distance love that is going 'step by step'
Former top model Elizabeth Márquez discusses her departure from the modeling industry, her journey into single motherhood, and the challenges and joys of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
Elizabeth Márquez, a celebrated top model from the ’90s, reflects on her unexpected transition from the fashion world to entrepreneurship as she founded her own stationery company, Quitapesares, at the age of 30. After initially being introduced to modeling by a producer on the street, she enjoyed a successful career filled with various international experiences, but ultimately sought a different path that allowed her to fulfill her dreams of motherhood.
By becoming a single mother to her daughter Azucena, now nine, Márquez faced societal expectations and personal doubts regarding motherhood and her career. In an interview with La Nacion, she candidly shares her past romance with Pancho Dotto and the impacts it had on her life choices, emphasizing the sacrifices she made for the sake of her family and professional fulfillment.
As she explores her current long-distance relationship, Márquez highlights the complexities of love in today's world and the gradual approach to building connections amidst life’s challenges. Her story offers insights into balancing personal aspirations with the realities of parenthood, as well as the unwavering strength required to navigate life's unexpected turns.