Carlos Agassi exudes confidence while aging; shows 18 vs 45-year-old photos

- Carlos shared a side-by-side photo of himself at 18 (clean-shaven for a matinee idol role) and at 45 (with a full beard after not shaving for a month)

- He emphasized that true beauty comes from within, saying it’s important to grow not just outwardly but also internally as we age

- Addressing past mockery, Carlos reminded bashers that it’s harder to grow old without growth or wisdom: “mahirap tumanda ng walang pinagtandaan”

- Despite criticism, he affirmed his self-worth and confidence, proudly saying he’s still “pogi at macho” to himself and his wife, Sarina Agassi

Carlos Agassi recently took to social media to share a powerful side-by-side photo comparison of himself at 18 and now at 45, drawing attention and admiration from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

The throwback, dating back to 1998 when he played a matinee idol, showed a clean-shaven young Carlos.

The present-day photo featured him proudly sporting a full beard after a month without shaving—something he tried out just to “enjoy aging.”

In his heartfelt caption, Carlos opened up about being mocked and compared in the past, writing: “Eto yung nilalait at kinocompare nila before… Love the comparison, 27 years apart.”

He emphasized that aging is not just about appearance, but also about inner growth: “Lahat tayo tatanda at ang kagandahan ay hindi lang sa pang labas dapat sa pang loob din.”

Carlos also had a message for his critics, reminding them that growing older without growth is a greater loss.

“Kung isa ka sa mga nanlalait, tandaan mahirap tumanda ng paurong, mahirap tumanda ng walang pinagtandaan.”

Despite what others may say about his looks or physique, he proudly declared that he remains handsome and strong in the eyes of his wife, Sarina Agassi.

The post struck a chord online, resonating with themes of self-acceptance, maturity, and embracing the passage of time with pride and humor.

Carlos Agassi is a Filipino actor, rapper, and model who rose to fame in the late 1990s as part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic talents. Born Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi on December 12, 1979, he is of Iranian-Filipino descent and became known for his matinee idol looks and roles in television dramas and action films. Aside from acting, Agassi pursued a music career under the moniker "The Amir of Rap," releasing rap albums and performing live. He was also a fitness enthusiast, often featured in magazines for his physique. Despite controversies and breaks from showbiz, he has remained a recognizable personality in Philippine entertainment.

In 2022, he had his knee surgery. Previously, Carlos made headlines when he asked for prayers from netizens after running into an accident.In one of his recent online posts, the former actor said that the surgery was successful. He then thanked his family and friends for the support that they extended to him during this tough time.

A year before that, Carlos Agassi talked to KAMI about fitness, the COVID-19 pandemic, and his big plans for 2021. For the hunk actor, consistency and dedication are the most important factors when it comes to being fit and healthy. As for the COVID-19 pandemic, Carlos said that the crisis allowed him to spend more time with the people he loves.

Source: KAMI.com.gh