THE world’s oldest man has revealed his secrets for a long life as he is about to throw a party for his upcoming 113th birthday. Juan Vicente Pérez who is 112 years and 358 days today has been officially confirmed as the oldest living man. Guinness World RecordsJuan is days away from becoming 113[/caption] The supercentenarian was born in May 1909 in VenezuelaGuinness World Records Just days away from his 113th birthday, the supercentenarian who is in excellent health, has shared his top secrets for leading a long life. One of his tips is that he still drinks his favourite, anise, -or liquorice-, flavoured alcoholic drink daily. The nearly 113-year-old said his advice is to “work hard, rest on holidays, go to bed early, drink a glass of aguardiente every day, love God, and always carry him in your heart,” according to Guinness World Records. His daughter Nelyda Perez added: “My dad is in very good health. He does not suffer from any disease that requires medical treatment. READ MORE ON WORLD CHILD’S PLAY Putin ally brags to kids Russia’s Satan-2 nuke can destroy ‘half the US coast’ BUBBLING UNDER I was attacked by huge shark but saved myself with some quick thinking “The next day after resting, he says he wakes up very well. The whole family is very grateful for my daddy’s health.” The ninth of ten children, Juan was born in El Cobre, Táchira, Venezuela on 27 May 1909. At the age of five, he started helping his dad and brothers harvest sugar cane and coffee- which explains his love for agriculture. A family man was married to his late wife Ediofina for 60 years, according to Guinness. Most read in The Sun KICKING OFF Vieira KICKS Everton fan after supporter abuses him during pitch invasion SHAPE OF TWO Ed Sheeran secretly becomes dad for second time after wife Cherry gives birth RI-LLY HERE Rihanna ‘gives birth to first baby with boyfriend A$AP Rocky' NO WEIGH! Shocking soap star body transformations including Corrie lad who's unrecognisable AMERICAN DREAM Theo Walcott considering MLS move as Southampton shift one of top earners PACKING THEIR WAGS Under-fire Vardys to flee UK as Wayne Rooney brands Jamie a 'bottler' The couple had eleven children, and went on to have 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Guinness said in a news release that “after long, hard days of work, Juan Vicente would spend his free time with his family,” adding that he still “loves to be surrounded by family and friends as they tell stories and engage in good conversation.” It also noted that Juan has “exceptional health and memory” as he remembers his “childhood, marriage, the name of his siblings, children and grandchildren”. Guinness World RecordsJuan still drinks aguardiente every day[/caption] Guinness World RecordsHe was officially confirmed as the world’s oldest man in February[/caption] Back in 2019, he celebrated his 110th birthday, with all his sons and many great-grandchildren. He is planning to celebrate his upcoming 113th with family and close friends. Meanwhile, a woman claiming to be the world’s oldest, says she just turned 128. Johanna Mazibuko, who lives in South Africa, credits two ingredients in her diet for her long life; fresh milk and wild spinach. The woman has two children, as well as some 50 grandkids and great-grandkids. Read More on The Sun FEEL THE S-PAIN My £1.4k Spain holiday was ruined when charged hundreds extra for flights APPLE JUICED Simple iPhone hack will stop you from making the BIGGEST charging mistake However, in Brazil, Maria Gomes dos Reis claimed she was 121 and had her birth certificate to prove it. According to the certificate, Maria was born in the village of Bela Vista, in Bom Jesus da Lapa, on 16th June 1900. She lives there to this day. Guinness World RecordsJuan (left) had his first photo taken in black and white at the age of 51[/caption] Guinness World RecordsHe celebrated his 100th birthday in 2019[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.