Mode around the Globe: Sabrina Quesada
Prince Waikiki, Hawaii
Photographed by NICK URTEAGA
Videography by NIKO VELASQUEZ & RYAN CHUA
www.princewaikiki.com
Sabrina Quesada
@sabquesada
Tell us about yourself.
My name is Sabrina Quesada. I was born in Mexico City and raised in Texas and Florida. I grew up loving film and theater and always dreamed of seeing myself in a movie. I define my career as an aspiring actress who is lucky enough to also have a platform where I can inspire and help guide young women.
Describe yourself in three words.
Loving, driven, and creative.
What can people expect to see from your social media platforms?
I do my best to show authenticity across my platforms by using the space to express my creativity, whether it’s in the form of acting skits on TikTok or editing on my YouTube.
Can you share insight into the process of creating the platform you have today? What challenges did you overcome and which part seemed seamless?
I never expected to gain a following in the way that I did. I was a very shy girl growing up, and having that many people watching what I did terrified me. I think the hardest part of gaining my platform was accepting that not everyone was going to like who I was. It took me a long time to realize that the smartest thing I could do online was stay true to myself and not worry so much about what people would think of me.
What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
I think people would be surprised by how versatile I am. I love to try everything I possibly can, from writing books to playing sports.
What’s a goal in your career you hope to accomplish?
One of my biggest dreams is to work with Marvel. There is nothing cooler than being able to call yourself a superhero, and I’ve always been a sucker for fantasy.
What and who inspires you the most? Why?
My biggest inspirations are my parents, who are the most hardworking people I’ve ever met. They taught me that no dream is out of reach.
As an influencer, how do you hope to influence people through your platform?
My biggest goal is to influence young women, and help guide them in a big sister type of way. I want to teach young girls that they can accomplish anything they set their mind to.
Who are your favorite content creators?
My favorite content creators are my best friends, Anna Shumate, Emma Brooks, Devyn Winkler, and Cynthia Parker. They are truly authentic and kind, and are the same offline as they are online, which is hard to come across nowadays.
Are you working on any exciting projects you can share?
Right now I am focusing on my acting career, which includes loads of auditions and consistent practicing. I’m also growing my YouTube channel, which is my favorite platform to post content on.
What are three items in your closet you cannot live without?
My hightop Converse, a good pair of denim jeans, and a black leather jacket.
Essential product in your beauty routine?
An eyelash curler, sunscreen, and some chapstick.
What was your favorite part of staying at Prince Wakiki? What activities would you recommend for someone looking to visit?
The views were breathtaking. I would recommend going on a walk and taking in your surroundings, everything is so surreal and beautiful there.
What are you looking forward to most in 2022?
I’m looking forward to investing more time into myself and my mental health, and seeing how I progress as a person over the year.
What advice would you give to someone who aspires to have a career like yours?
Stay true to yourself, no matter what someone may say about you. The only opinion that matters is your own.
What would you like to say to your fans?
I love you guys so much. There have been a lot of difficult times and we have made it through it all.
