The modeling world is not one typically known for its progressive stances on age.

Sao Paulo-based Setsuko Saito, akaRosa Saito, is one of those people.

At age 68, she was approached to be a model.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

She hasnt looked back and is thriving as a model years later, now at 71 years old.

Prior to modeling, Saito had long been taking care of others.

She didnt want to live with regrets.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

If I dont try,Saito thought, Ill never know.

Donning her long, silver hair and striking elegant poses, Saito is a natural.

Shes a versatile model and appears in editorial, marketing, and even high-fashion photo shoots.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Saito is also no stranger to the runway and has walked in Sao Paulo fashion week.

She takes on new projects based on her spirit of adventure, which has nothing to do with age.

I keep learning and I feel that the more I learn, the less I know.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Surely time passes, but what is time, my God in heaven?

If I were to give my soul an age, I would give it 22.

At age 68, Rosa Saito became a fashion model.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

She is thriving in her role and showing that age doesn’t define beauty.

At first, Saito was apprehensive about being a model.

She didnt want to live with regrets.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

If I dont try, Saito thought, Ill never know.

Saito is a versatile model and appears in editorial, marketing, and even high-fashion photo shoots.

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model

Rosa Saito, a 71-Year-Old Model