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England's oldest model turns 80

Baldock, England - While most modeling careers end before the age of 40, an 80-year-old model is bucking the trend. England s oldest model turns 80

Daphne Selfe is 80 and Britain's oldest model. She still earns over €1,000 per show day and works for big brands like Dolce and Gabbana. The woman assures that she will continue to work until she is asked to stop and that it is this job that helps keep her in shape.

Ms Selfe was discovered at the age of 20 during a competition. After winning a beauty contest, she never stopped working as a model. Working for the agency Models 1, which has also represented Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, she keeps the line by eating healthy and doing yoga.