Margarita Rosa de Francisco, at 57 years old, boldly addresses a topic often concealed - the aging process of beautiful women.
Despite her roles as a beauty queen, presenter, singer, model, and actress, notably as Gaviota in "Café con aroma de mujer," she recently shared on TikTok her decision to embrace her gray hair and wrinkles, rejecting the pursuit of eternal youth through Botox and fillers.
Her iconic features, such as big blue eyes, an angled jaw, bushy eyebrows, thick hair, and a meticulously toned figure, have defined her career and positioned her as a symbol of female beauty. However, her recent revelation challenges societal norms, sparking significant interest with nearly seven million views.
Margarita, currently pursuing a Philosophy degree and a seasoned writer with a blog, opinion column, and published book, explores the intersection of her worlds - that of a nearly 60-year-old beautiful woman and a language-conscious philosophy student. In a conversation with BBC Mundo in Miami, she reflects on her liberation from societal expectations surrounding beauty and aging.
Approaching 60, Margarita expresses a sense of liberation and relief, emphasizing her right to embrace the face shaped by her life's experiences. While acknowledging imperfections, she rejects societal pressures to conform to traditional standards of beauty, youth, and sex appeal.
Margarita's awareness of aging surfaced around the age of 45, prompting her to resort to emergency solutions like Botox and fillers. As her body showed signs of aging, she grappled with the consequences of years of physical strain and acknowledges the limitations of an aging body compared to her younger, more resilient self.
Her commitment to maintaining a beautiful body was a conscious decision made as an adult woman, not solely focused on physical appearance but also on professional development. Reflecting on a severe spinal operation that left her in a cast for nearly a year, she decided to design a body that reflected her desired roles, emphasizing a muscular and toned physique.
In the 80s, Margarita defied societal expectations by showcasing muscles on her body, challenging the prevailing feminine ideals. However, she emphasizes that the pursuit of this ideal body is akin to a demanding inner "pimp" pushing her to achieve results, always feeling something is lacking, reminiscent of the unending demands of a prostitute's manager.
