Catalina Maya is a 26 year old Colombian model who is mostly active in Europe and claims that she is not interested in working in America! She speaks English and her native Spanish. Catalina modeled for Palmolive for the first time and gained immense popularity. She started modeling at a young age of 13 and attracted adequate attention in her country to reach the height of her current success. She also wishes to become a good journalist but realizes that her looks and character is more suited to that of a model. An analytical person Catalina desires to learn all there is to of modeling and show business. This she wants to do on her own as she believes that there is no better teacher than experience. Her idea is to perfect the art of selling oneself through poise, brilliance, articulation and character. In fact she frankly admits that a model needs to learn how to shake a leg or wiggle her hip as much as how to walk or conduct herself in the most graceful manner. Catalina it appears can be a good self tutor!

Catalina Maya has appeared in two TV series namely 'Padres e hijos' and 'Amor Discos'. Her fame spread only when a magazine invited her to be their cover girl! This is quite flattering for a girl who till recently was a schoolgirl - claimed to be fat and without grace. Her determination to become a model took her through many ordeals, exercises, and cosmetic improvements to become what Catalina Maya today is! Not satisfied by only looks and composure, Catalina turned to studies of languages and current affairs to be able to converse with confidence. The efforts paid well and Catalina Maya was now a different woman - confident and wise - to tread the path she had carved out for herself with sheer perseverance and hard work!