Mark Wahlberg’s main profession may be as an actor, but he put his bar tending skills to good use earlier this week when he was photographed handing out samples of his Flecha Azul Tequila at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The actor was dressed simply in a black t-shirt and matching black shorts, and he finished his look with a baseball cap that read “municipal.” Mark had a big smile on his face as he passed out tequila shots before posing for official photos.
Mark Invested In Tequila Because It Fits His Active Lifestyle
Flecha Azul Tequila is a relatively new projects for Mark. The Uncharted star announced he was investing in the brand in January 2022 in collaboration with Flecha Azul co-owners Aron Marquez and professional golfer Abraham Ancer, whom he met in 2019.
“I met [Marquez and Ancer] and realized we had so many things in common,” Mark said last year to The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re all family-oriented, self-made guys and I was just really loving what they were doing [with Flecha Azul]. And I loved their story; everything that they’ve done is so similar to what I’m trying to build on my own, one step at a time.”
Moreover, Mark explained that he was drawn to tequila because it’s a better option than other liquor when it comes to his health and fitness.
When asked iif tequila better fits his active lifestyle, Mark replied, “Absolutely. You have to find that balance. I don’t think anyone should live necessarily a bootcamp type of existence.”
He continued, “You should be able to eat right, exercise and have your days where you unwind, eat what you want, have a couple of cocktails and then go back into the gym. I always say, ‘it’s easier to stay in shape than to get in shape.’ You get to that place where you find the balance.”
Mark Follows An Extreme Diet & Fasting Schedule
The fact that Mark has invested in a tequila brand may be surprising to some fans, considering the remarks he’s made about his strict diet. In a recent interview with GQ, Mark explained that he’s begun intermittent fasting to keep in tip-top shape for movie roles. And given the slim figure Mark presented at the recent Las Vegas, it appears his strategy is working.
"I’ll kinda splurge here and there, but it’s frustrating because later on in life I figure I found the secret to being able to eat more—or indulge more often—if I was intermittent fasting," he said. "So, finding out about fasting when I was 50 years old was a little bit frustrating! I would eat a lot of small meals—buying into different philosophies at different times. But I feel like the fasting thing works the best,” Mark went on.
The actor said that he eats all three of his daily meals within a six-hour period. Though he didn’t divulge how often he indulges in alcohol, it’s likely not too regularly, given the strict rules about his diet plan.
Based on his comments, Mark likely opts for tequila when he does want a drink. And given how enthusiastic he is about his brand, fans can be confident his go-to is Flecha Azul Tequila.
