Denise Bidot, Plus Size Model, Talks Balancing Work, Motherhood While Defining Why There's No Wrong Way To Be A Woman [EXCLUSIVE]

Denise Bidot, Puerto Rican and Kuwaiti, international plus-size model, TV personality, voice and advocate for curvy women and self-love, can be recognized for her groundbreaking movements within the Fashion Industry. Her work for straight- and plus-size brands such as Forever 21, Target, Levi's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy, Lane Bryant and as the face of the Danish brand, Zizzi Clothing, has positioned herself to be a leading figure for all women of different sizes. At the age of 18, she decided to move to Los Angeles to further pursue her dreams of being an actress. After a few scenarios of casting directors requesting for Denise to lose weight in order to gain leading lady parts, Denise went on to enroll in makeup school at Studio Makeup Academy in Hollywood, CA. Before she knew it, Denise was doing freelance makeup on photo-shoots and films. While doing a segment on the Tyra Banks Show about self-image, Denise met a plus-size model who asked if she would do makeup for an upcoming job she had.

Always eager to work, Denise accepted and it was at that shoot that she met the photographer that would change her life. The photographer asked if Denise had ever considered modeling. Unknowing to Denise, the photographer posted the images from the shoot on a well-known bulletin board and the photos generated a huge response - enough to make Denise want to explore the new possible career path.Within no time, Denise was getting approached by clients asking her to model for their clothing lines, and shortly after she became a part of a well-known modeling agency and moved to New York. After that, it has been one success after the other for this beautiful Latina. During New York Fashion Week 2014 (September), Denise broke many barriers by becoming the first plus-size model to walk two runways for straight-size brands, CHROMAT and Serena Williams' HSN fashion line. Denise was personally selected by Serena Williams to be the only plus-size model to walk in her show.

Currently, she is represented by Muse Models in NYC and is one of the most recognizable plus-size models and house-hold names in the world. Beauty to Denise is seen through all shapes and sizes. With her position as a relatable influencer, she is focused to continue spreading the message of self-love and confidence. As a single mom to her little one, Joselyn, Denise aspires to continue to focus on spreading the message of being you is what defines real beauty. Latin Times spoke to Denise on her career and motherhood and how does she balance both listen and see what she told us.