This is an original, non-role character - so hold on to your seats!
Originally from: Baton Rogue, Louisiana
Now Lives in: Beverly Hills, California
Personality:
Valero has had to work extremely hard, to get to where he's at today - leader of the fashion world and still growing, he stays quite on top of things. And even now as his youth is dwindling, he remains fresh and current to the best of his ability, mainly because his line of word relies on it...but also, because that's just the sort of person he is. No, he's not a young gun anymore; and for a long time, he was settled into simple family life. But now more than ever, he's rejuvenated his charming, genuine, and affectionate nature, feeling an all new zest for life....even if he's not too sure of where to focus those emotions. He's generally a man that demands respect due to his title alone. 'Val Durand' has become a household name, so it isn't a surprise that someone might find a shock at meeting the one and only. But beyond that he longs to be known as a person, share adventures, and maybe even eventually find the love of his life, since he hasn't exactly done that yet. A true chivalrous romantic, though he hasn't shown that off for years.
And while we're talking about Val's intimidating nature, well - don't be. Sure, he can get a little scary during fashion week, but beyond that, he's a completely likable and carefree sort of guy. He's relaxed, laid back, and easy to know, even if he seems a little disjointed. Let's just say he didn't make his fortune on being an introverted hermit; he's got an outgoing personality with a touch of wit that's helped him along the way. But as the years have gone by, he's aged like a fine wine ; mature, well mannered, seasoned. He works with beautiful models every day, but he's never gone over that line with any of them, nor does he want to, which of course plays into his mature nature. And while this man seems all but perfect...well, don't even go there. He's got a deeply altruistic nature that gets him into trouble sometimes. While he's not one to go out of his way to look for an argument, he tends to stick up for the underdog in various situations which in turn ropes him into some shit storms. And once he's got a pretty dead set ideal about you - good luck changing it. He's a firm believer that people don't change, they simple masquerade their bad qualities and new and improved. He's got a strong head, especially when it comes to seeing through what he perceives as BS.
If you asked Val what he did for a living, he would most definitely say, "Be a dad." Because he loves his children deeply and that comes first, even before his multi-billion dollar corporation, "Lux Fashion". He's a very family oriented guy despite his friction with his estranged wife of which the media loved to feed off of. They loved to portray him as someone running around with models behind his wife's back and abandoning his children, but it couldn't be further from the truth. Val is about as straight and narrow as they come, a sharp shooter when it comes to life, even if it sometimes can come off as anal or stubborn. If you want to impress this guy, just ask about his kids; he could go on, and on, and on...just about all day. Despite his young personality that ever changes with his business as every year passes, his doting fatherhood certainly ages him to some.
