Cristina Pérez Galcenco, a highly regarded international catwalk model, has sadly passed away at the age of 21, as reported by local media outlets. Pérez Galcenco, who was the daughter of former Spanish professional soccer player Nacho Pérez and Tatiana Galcenco, was discovered dead at her home in the province of Málaga on Tuesday, February 3rd. This news was confirmed by several Spanish publications, including El País, El Mundo, and ABC.
According to ABC, Pérez Galcenco had relocated to Caleta de Vélez in Málaga to pursue a course. Her death is believed to have been a result of natural causes, and there were no signs of violence at the scene, as reported by El Mundo, citing sources close to the family.
In recent years, Pérez Galcenco had graced the catwalks of Madrid, Milan, Paris, London, and China, as noted by El Mundo. Her modeling career began at the age of 14 when she first walked in the Campoamor Fashion Show, an annual event held at the Campoamor Theater in the city of Oviedo. The fashion show's organizers paid tribute to the late model on social media by sharing a photo and a video on Instagram, accompanied by a white dove emoji.
Throughout her career, Pérez Galcenco also walked at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid and modeled in Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, as stated by the Asturias outlet La Nueva España. Her remains will be laid in state on Friday, February 6th, at 5 p.m. local time at the Puente Nora funeral home in Lugones, Asturias. Her funeral will follow at a parish church in the same town on Saturday, February 7th.
Renowned Spanish hairdresser Manuel Mon was among those who paid tribute to Pérez Galcenco on Instagram. "Beyond her talent in front of the camera and on the runway, we'll remember her sweetness, professionalism, and the authenticity with which she brought every piece to life," he wrote. "Her presence not only brought beauty to the work but also humanity, respect, and a very special energy that will stay forever in our memory."
