The UK's oldest glamour model says stripping off and strutting around in her bikini makes her 'feel 21' again, even though she's really 71. Suzy Monty loves to wear a green bikini she first posed in when she was in her 20s.
The grandmother, from Truro, Cornwall, still works as a model, after being inspired when she won a catwalk competition aged 10, in 1961. Since then Suzy has appeared in dozens of calendars and magazines and loves posing for the camera - and insists it keeps her young.
Suzy, from Truro, Cornwall, said: "I'm still loving posing in a bikini and modelling. I've still got the green bikini from 40-odd years ago - I don't tend to get rid of anything.
"People don't believe that my hair is mine, but it is real. I've never had it dyed and it's still thick and dark and goes all the way down to my waist.
"I keep fit by doing lots of walking and love to cook and bake. I don't feel old, I still feel like I'm 21."
Suzy has been modelling for the past 50 years but now steps in front of the camera less often - opting to only work with people she trusts.
"I still love to do it but I'm a bit pickier with who I work with," she said.
"I'm not afraid to pose in my bikini still. I'm still a size 10 and keeping fit.
"I used to do shoots four to five times a week but now do them sporadically.
"I love doing fashion shoots."
In her 20s, Suzy won Miss Cornwall Bikini and Miss Cornwall swimwear contests but had to overcome a tumour diagnosis in her 60s – which she was worried she might not survive.
"Luckily it was benign but I'm just grateful to still be on this planet," she said.
Suzy is now splitting her time between modelling and writing a novel.
"I've taken writing up more since the pandemic and am just finishing my first novel," she said.
"I meditate every day and feel blessed to still have my dark long hair and figure.
"My husband, John, 74, are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary next year and he's always been a massive support."
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