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About
Senior Editor of Vogue Mexico and GQ Mexico, known as a notable figure in the Latin American fashion industry. He has been the Curator for Latin America's World Fashion Week, an international advisor for DAB Bolivia, an EsSCAD speaker, and an international judge for Barcelona 080, Miami Fashion Week, and San José FW. His Instagram, joseforteza, has earned over 160,000 followers.
Before Fame
He has a Masters degree in Journalism and International Relations and began his professional career as a Diplomat as an Attaché Cultural. He soon moved into the music industry to work as a producer and manager of jazz and Latin artists, where he won a Grammy. He later began working as a consultant for numerous high-end fashion brands and advertising agencies. Before Vogue, he worked as the senior editor at Condé Nast Mexico & Latino America and had been at Condé Nast since the early 2000s.
Trivia
He founded the publishing house, Ideas Publishing Group, which was later bought by Condé Nast International. He is also a TV writer, music producer, and radio host. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
Family Life
He was born in Havana, Cuba to parents of Cuban and Spanish ancestry. He has lived in Europe, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. He is currently based in Miami, Florida.
Associated With
He is a Grammy Award-winning producer for Best Regional Song, "De Los Besos Que Te Di" by Christian Nodal.
