The Minister of Culture of Spain distinguished her early photographic work. She also won the prestigious Kodak trophy in Madrid. After leaving Spain for the United States, Piki studied Cinematography in New York City and later went to work as a director and producer for a TV station in Caracas, Venezuela. The author has also lived in Paris, Milan, Mexico City, New York City, and Chicago. Today she is based in Paris, France where she is totally dedicated to her family, painting, and writing.