Britain's oldest glamour model is still stripping off for the cameras at 62. Suzy Monty celebrates her ruby wedding anniversary next month and qualifies for a bus pass, but has a body to rival women half her age.
The pensioner said: “Modelling is my passion. “It may look glamorous, but it is hard work.
Suzy modelled throughout her 20s and 30s, but gave it up when she suffered glandular fever in her 40s.
Almost 20 years later, she decided to get back to work.
She said: “One model agency said I didn’t have the ‘granny’ look for my age.
“They missed the whole point – a woman looking young for her age.”
Suzy, from Truro, Cornwall, who signed with another agency, said her smile was the key to her success.
She said: “Radiate joy and people will smile back, making one's day a happier experience."
The path to her career started at ten years old when she won a fashion modelling competition. To younger models looking to make their way in a "tough industry" she advised: "Modelling may look glamorous, but actually it is hard work if you want to get to the top of the profession. "Personally, I've been very lucky to work with some great people in the modelling industry.
Modelling is my passion. "Keeping a level head has helped. Parts of the modelling industry can be a tad egotistical. "My personal life is totally separate from my modelling one.
My husband is my greatest fan and we are looking forward to celebrating our ruby wedding anniversary in September." Suzy also gives up her time for free to help support local and national charities. She has been involved in numerous charity calendar photo shoots in a bid to boost charity funding.
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