International catwalk model, Cristina Pérez Galcenco, has died at age 21, according to local media reports.
Pérez Galcenco — who is the daughter of former Spanish professional soccer player, Nacho Pérez, and Tatiana Galcenco — was found dead at her home in the province of Málaga on Tuesday, Feb. 3, per Spanish outlets including El País, El Mundo and ABC.
Pérez Galcenco had moved to Caleta de Vélez in Málaga to attend a course, ABC reported.
Her death was likely due to natural causes, and there were no signs of violence at the scene, El Mundo reported, citing sources close to the family.

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In recent years, Pérez Galcenco had walked on catwalks in Madrid, Milan, Paris, London and China, according to El Mundo.
She was 14 years old when she first started modeling at the Campoamor Fashion Show, which is held annually at the Campoamor Theater in the city of Oviedo, per ABC.
The fashion show’s organizers paid tribute to the late model on social media, sharing a photo and a video on Instagram, alongside a white dove emoji.

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Through the years, Pérez Galcenco also walked at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, as well as modeling in Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, according to Asturias outlet La Nueva España.
Pérez Galcenco’s remains will be laid in state as of Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. local time at the Puente Nora funeral home in Lugones, Asturias, the publication stated. Her funeral will then take place at a parish church in the same town on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Renowned Spanish hairdresser, Manuel Mon, was among those to pay tribute to Pérez Galcenco on Instagram.
“Beyond her talent in front of the camera and on the runway, we’ll remember her sweetness, her professionalism and the so authentic way in which she brought every piece to life,” his translated caption said.
“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.”
