"The Spanish King": How 91-year-old model Andres Garcia-Carro lives and works

Sometimes people get into the modeling business completely by accident, and this can happen at any age. Surprisingly, the Spaniard Andres Garcia-Carro Crespo became a model at 88 years old. Today he is already 91, and despite his age, he continues to sign contracts with famous brands that are traditionally aimed at young people.

Andres Garcia-Carro became famous thanks to his granddaughter, who works as a stylist and photographer for one of the fashion magazines. Three years ago, she arranged a photo shoot where her grandfather posed in stylish looks. She sent the pictures to the editors of several glossy publications, and at the same time created social media accounts for him, filling them with professional photos.

This experiment was a success! Now Andres Garcia-Carro collaborates with such brands as Zara, Timberland and Adidas. Interestingly, employers consider his advanced age to be his main advantage. At the same time, Andres does not look like a decrepit old man at all - he retains charisma and style, which attracts the attention of youth brands.

Despite his age, Garcia-Carro really does give the impression of a true aristocrat. His athletic figure, tan, stylish clothes and confident manners make him irresistible. He was nicknamed the "Spanish King" for a reason - on the catwalk and in advertising campaigns, he looks like a true representative of high society.

In an interview, the Spaniard talks about his life like this:

Andres Garcia-Carro has led an active life all his life. He has never been one to sit still. In his youth, he went to build a business in South America, founded a ranch in Argentina and lived like a real gaucho in the prairies. Later, when he got bored with such a life, he moved to Uruguay and opened a restaurant business. Already in adulthood, Andres returned to Spain, where he successfully worked in the real estate industry for many years.

Now Andres Garcia-Carro lives with his wife Maria Luisa in La Coruña, in northwestern Spain. He has a spacious house between a pine grove and the ocean, which Andres built with his own hands. The man says that this house is his last and greatest love, with which he will never part.

Andres Garcia-Carro often shares the secrets of his longevity and vitality. One of them is his daily routine. For many years now, he has been waking up at exactly 8 a.m. and starting the day with a simple but balanced breakfast. His menu always includes cereal, toast, sometimes jam and always freshly squeezed orange juice.

After a snack, Andres enjoys a quiet morning on the terrace, reading the news from his tablet. As for lunch, he prefers simple, but not always healthy food. Fried meat, poultry, fish, as well as spicy national dishes are often included in his diet. In the evening, Garcia-Carro sometimes allows himself a glass of wine and traditionally smokes a pipe on his terrace. In the evening, he sometimes allows himself a glass of wine and always smokes a pipe on his favorite terrace. In addition, the man loves to swim and sunbathe.

Many are surprised by Andres' lifestyle and diet. Everyone expects him to lead a completely healthy lifestyle and eat something special. The model is not going to change anything in his life: