They are one of the power couples in the showbiz world after tying the knot in 1973. And Michael Caine, 86, and his wife Shakira, 72, took their love to Barbados for some time when they hit the beach on Wednesday. British-Guyanese actress Shakira slipped her flawless figure into a green and black swimsuit which she readjusted while on the golden sand. Amazing! Michael Caine's stunning swimsuit-clad wife Shakira, 72, hit the beach with her husband, 86, in Barbados on Wednesday The couple, who share a daughter Natasha Haleema, were in ease in each other's company as Michael led out on the sunbed while Shakira got ready to swim. A natural beauty from the age of 19 when she came third in the 1967 Miss World contest, make-up free Shakira proved her good looks have stood the test of time. The Carry On Again Doctor star made a beeline for the sea as she carried a pair of goggles in her hands and a shower cap. Glam: The British-Guyanese actress slipped her age-defying figure into a green and black swimsuit which she readjusted while on the golden shores Michael kept cool in a baby blue shirt, sunglasses and a baseball cap while he roamed across the sandy shores. Later on, the model showed her utter admiration for her husband as she got behind the lens of her iPhone to snap a picture of him relaxing on the sunbed. It was love at first sight for Michael when he laid his eyes on Shakira during a Maxwell House coffee commercial. Lovely! Shakira opened her sunglasses case as she made the most of the sunshine Still close: Shakira and Michael locked eyes as they chatted to one another while on holiday Number one fan! The model showed her utter admiration for her husband as she got behind the lens of her iPhone to snap a picture of him relaxing on the sunbed Keeping cool! Shakira knocked back a bottle of water as she cooled down in the sweltering tropical temperatures in Barbados Prepared: The Carry On Again Doctor star made a beeline for the sea as she carried a pair of goggles in her hands and a shower cap She's stunning: Shakira showed off her glowing complexion when she hit the beach Having fun: The actress donned a sunhat to keep off the blazing sunshine Fabulous: Michael was browsing his phone while Shakira peeled off her trousers when she got ready for a swim in the sea Michael described the love he felt for his wife as 'instantaneous' when he recounted the moment on The Johnathan Ross show in December last year. He said: 'I saw this lady on the television in a commercial and fell in love instantly. It was for coffee in Brazil. 'I just watched her and thought, "that's the woman for me"! I said to my mate, we're going to find her.' Hot arrival! Shakira arrived on the beach in a cool sleeveless shirt, flip flops and a towel Good together: The pair looked close as they relished in each other's company Relaxed: Michael was in full holiday mode as he sat with his baseball cap on and sunglasses while he lounged on the sunbed Sweet! It was love at first sight for Michael when he laid his eyes on Shakira during a Maxwell House coffee commercial Having originally believed she was from Brazil, he vowed to make a trip to the country in the morning to start his hunt to find her. But as it turns out, Michael didn't need to make the trip because he found out she lived on the Fulham road in London. The actor used his black book of contacts to get her telephone number and he called her 10 days until she agreed to meet him; their love story went on from there. Michael was previously married once before to the late Patricia Haines, who died in 1977. The former flames were married from 1954 until they parted ways in 1962. It's forever: They are one of the power couples in the showbiz world after tying the knot in 1973 Truth speaks from the heart: Michael described the love he felt for his wife as 'instantaneous' when he recounted the moment on The Johnathan Ross show in December last year