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Actor Ken Hsun Chuang Rejects Cosmetic Surgery, Wants to Join Local Drama for Family Time

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Ken Hsun Chuang, 45, embraces natural aging, rejecting cosmetic procedures to maintain his authentic appearance for acting roles.
  • Chuang expressed a desire to join a local TV drama series, citing its proximity to his home and the opportunity to spend more time with his children.
  • He reflected on his past experiences with luxury endorsements, noting a shift towards valuing life experiences over material possessions.

Golden Bell Award winner Ken Hsun Chuang, 45, is embracing his natural aging process, including wrinkles and gray hair, and firmly rejects cosmetic surgery. He believes that an actor's true beauty lies in the traces of life left on their face, not in the artificial perfection of a display item. "The beauty of a display window and merchandise is different from the beauty of vitality," he stated.

Absolutely not, it is absolutely not allowed!

— Ken Hsun ChuangChuang's firm rejection of cosmetic procedures.

Chuang, who has recently appeared in realistic dramas, prefers to act with a "completely bare face" and even asked production crews to "make him dirty" by adding dust and sweat to his appearance to better embody his characters. He sees his wrinkles as a testament to his life experiences and finds comfort in aging naturally. He also humorously noted that his age is easily searchable online, making any pretense unnecessary.

I really enjoy aging naturally. Every different age has a different scenery.

— Ken Hsun ChuangChuang's perspective on natural aging.

Reflecting on his past, Chuang recalled wearing expensive watches and jewelry for events but now feels detached from such material pursuits. He joked about the anxiety of bodyguards when he wore valuable sponsored items, suggesting they plan an escape route to sell them and split the profits. This lighthearted anecdote highlights his evolved perspective on fame and fortune.

The beauty of a display window and merchandise is different from the beauty of vitality.

— Ken Hsun ChuangChuang's philosophy on acting and appearance.

Unexpectedly, Chuang expressed interest in acting in a local eight o'clock TV drama series. His primary motivation is practical: proximity to his home in Linkou, allowing him to be closer to his children. He envied his friend Lan Wei-hua, who he said seemed to be enjoying a comfortable filming schedule near home. Chuang noted that film roles often require him to be away for one to three months, during which his children grow significantly. He sees continuous drama series as providing stability and security, with the added benefit of being able to return home easily.

Every wrinkle is my life process.

— Ken Hsun ChuangChuang's view on his own aging.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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