Katherine Di Pascuale is a Venezuelan-born dentist based in the United States and the reigning Reina Latina Petite 2025. In this Perumira interview, she talks about her roots in Valencia, her love of music and the cuatro, and how she turned pain into discipline, self-love and inspiration for other women.
This interview was originally published in Spanish. Read the original in Spanish
Katherine Di Pascuale @od_kdpa
Katherine Di Pascuale bursts onto the international modeling scene with a story that not only inspires but also connects deeply with the inner strength of Latina women. Venezuelan by birth and currently living in the United States, she traces her essence to Valencia, a vibrant city where culture, closeness to the sea and human warmth shaped her authentic, resilient personality. Today, as Reina Latina Petite 2025 (Latina Petite Queen 2025), she represents much more than beauty: she symbolizes evolution, self-love and determination.
Far from the traditional paths of modeling, Katherine turns her personal story into her greatest strength. A dentist by profession and passionate about communication, she finds in the stage a platform to amplify her voice, inspire other women and show that reinventing yourself is always possible. Her connection to music—singing, dancing and playing the cuatro—reflects her cultural identity and her vibrant energy.
Charismatic, outgoing and with a mindset focused on discipline, Katherine projects a powerful image on social media, especially on Instagram, where she motivates with honest messages about consistency, overcoming obstacles and personal growth. Her presence conveys warmth, authenticity and leadership.
In this exclusive for Perumira Global Talent Magazine, we meet a queen who turns pain into momentum, discipline into results and her story into global inspiration.
1.- Katherine, thank you so much for accepting our invitation. As a native of Venezuela, what is it that you have always loved about the city where you were born and raised? What lifelong hobbies does Katherine still practice and can’t give up? What makes you smile or brings you great joy?
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Valencia is definitely a small town, but there is so much to do. We live just half an hour from the beach, so you can imagine. What I like most about it is how easy it is to put together the perfect plan 👌 for spending the day.
My favorite pastime is, and always will be, singing, dancing and playing the cuatro. My mom was a llanera (from the Venezuelan plains) and very attached to Venezuelan culture. She was my first teacher and the one who inspired me to sing and develop my ear.
Just going to bed at peace and waking up the same way makes me smile. But I can’t deny that a ‘’Pack a suitcase, we’re going on a trip’’ has the same effect, haha… 🤣
2.- Model – Beauty Queen – Reina Latina Petite 2025. How did Katherine decide to take her first steps into the world of modeling and pageants? How does it feel to do what you love, what you are passionate about? Is it easy?
Nobody believes me when I tell them that modeling was NEVER on my life radar, much less a beauty pageant. This is my first time, and my motivation for doing it was to give my self-love a standing ovation. I went through many moments of pain and fear in recent years, but I managed to transform and build the best version of myself from there, turning pain into fuel to give my life a new direction. And what better way to reward that transformation of my inner self than at a pageant, where there is Voice and Beauty.
I feel enormous pride and a hunger to take on the world that I can’t put into words. Easy things don’t last long. Keeping up what you love isn’t a matter of motivation. It’s consistency and discipline.
3.- Katherine, you are aware of your growth as a person, a model and a beauty queen. Will this turn you, day by day, into an influencer, an opinion leader, especially for younger people? How do you handle this? How do you like to interact with the followers who join you? What is your favorite social network?
That’s the wonderful thing about pageants… When you have a story worth telling, these programs give you the power to share it, to tell the world, from children to adults, that EVERYTHING can be achieved. And with the crown in my hands, it’s like the cherry on top: the message travels faster and creates admiration, drive and, of course, inspiration.
To my daughters, I’m an idol. To my followers on Instagram, which is my favorite platform, I’m broken barriers. I focus a great deal on carrying the message that motivation is momentary, that you have to stay consistent when it fades and keep your discipline. That consistency and discipline hurt and feel overwhelming, but it’s part of the process, and when you least expect it, you’re already seeing the most beautiful results.
4.- What do you think is Katherine’s distinctive, unique hallmark in everything she does, as a person and as a model?
The ability to adapt without losing my essence, and an overflowing joy that is my hallmark and connects me with everyone who comes near me.
5.- What values, care and habits are important to have or adopt in order to be a model?
First of all, mental balance. A beauty pageant requires you to have endurance! Because you’re going to face a lot of pressure and demands. So if you tend to take everything personally, a pageant isn’t for you. On the other hand, obviously, exercise. I recommend zone 2 jogging (homework for everyone), haha, you’ll thank me. And 3 days of weights. Taking care of your skin with an impeccable routine and a soft tan.
6.- What did it feel like the first time you modeled in front of a photo camera and a video camera? What did you feel the first time at a beauty pageant?
The moment goes by so fast that there was no way for fear to take over. I was so excited that the voices around me faded and the faces became blurry. Adrenaline, excitement and power took center stage.
7.- Katherine, would you like to venture, at some stage of your life, into the entertainment industry, such as TV or radio, or perhaps something more oriented toward acting, film or theater? Have you always been outgoing?
I’m a dentist, but my great love has always been journalism. I’ve been extremely outgoing since I was a child, I love a stage, I love social communication, and this field has allowed me to bring out my self-taught potential. I’m open to everything. Especially TV and radio.
8.- Katherine, what do you think of the power of social media and new technologies?
They are powerful, wonderful tools that let you connect with absolutely everything, from history to finding people. But you definitely can’t ignore that they have a dark side. Finding the truth is often difficult, and it’s true that truth is not absolute, but what is false is false, and if we fall for bad information, it can lead you to do something crazy. For those of us with children, wow, it means constant supervision, but at the same time you have to let them use these tools. It’s part of their lives and will be part of their future.
9.- What would you say to parents who don’t support their children’s talent? And what advice would you give to young people who have talent and ability but don’t dare to take the next step?
Dear parents, we must play it smart. We must nurture our children’s dreams and let them dream, but teach them that dreams are built, that the road is rocky, and that there are social norms that must be respected. And please, create small routines so they learn to be consistent and disciplined. Whether they decide to learn an instrument, sing, dance or play a sport, it won’t always be rosy, and they have to be disciplined and consistent and not give up. That is the most fundamental thing.
To those who don’t dare, please!!! Picture yourself in 5 years. Who will you be? What will you do? What if you waste that talent? The only barrier we have is our mind. Be proud of the Gifts that God has given you, embrace them and make them shine.
10.- What lesson does this whole experience in a world full of glamour, design and beauty teach you each day, as a person, as a human being?
The main lesson is not to let your mind betray you. In such a superficial world, you can’t chase perfection. You have to build a safe path that takes you as close as possible, but please be careful never to lose yourself.
11.- What do you think of the empowerment of women in recent years, with women reaching top positions all over the world? How can this situation be improved?
I love it and I think it’s wonderful how far we’ve come. However, I believe it’s a road we are still traveling, and teaching at home needs to be strengthened.
Another important thing, in my very personal opinion, is that we must stop confusing the comparison between men and women… The real focus should be on mental and analytical capacity to handle everything from everyday situations to running a country. Not on strength or the physical.
12.- Katherine, what motivates you and why do you feel grateful every day?
Being alive motivates me, as does picturing myself in 5 years and being able to say that what I’ve built is sustainable in every sense.
13.- Do you like to travel? Which countries do you already know? Which other countries would you like to visit, and which places do you recommend visiting in Venezuela, your home country, and in the USA?
I love traveling. I know several countries: Portugal, Honduras, Mexico. As for Venezuela, oh my God! Mérida, Amazonas, all its beaches, Margarita… I couldn’t finish naming places to see in Venezuela today. And in the USA, Colorado, Las Vegas, and I love the beaches of Tampa, especially Sarasota.
14.- How about we play a little ping pong? I’ll say a few words and you tell me the first thing that comes to mind, okay?
- Marriage – forever
- Abortion – context
- Best movie – Seven Pounds with Will Smith
- The worst – horror
- Children – 2 daughters
- Dancing – divine
- Singing – I love it
- Machismo – no
- Politics – Anti-socialist
- Favorite food – chicken parmesan
- Personality – strong
- Percentage of craziness – high, haha
- Great love – Jassan Kattar.
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