Forever Young: The Secret Behind Model Chuando Tan, Who Looks 30 at 60
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At a glance
- Singaporean model and photographer Chuando Tan turned 60 in 2026, renewing international interest in his youthful appearance.
- Tan says he has exercised since his early 20s and follows a routine combining strength training, cardio and swimming.
- His reported diet includes protein-rich breakfasts, eggs, chicken or fish, rice and vegetables, while he says he avoids alcohol, smoking and coffee.
Chuando Tan has turned 60, but the photos released for his birthday have once again made him look like an exception to the passage of time. The Singaporean model and photographer continues to attract international attention for a physique and complexion many associate with someone decades younger.
Tan was born in Singapore in 1966 and entered the fashion industry as a model in the 1980s. He later spent time in music before moving into photography. Together with photographer Frey Ow, he co-founded the ChuanDo & Frey studio, according to the South China Morning Post.
His global profile changed in 2017, when photos of him began circulating widely online. He was 50 at the time, and many people found it difficult to believe his age. Interest in his routine returned in later years, with interviews focusing on the habits he credits for his appearance.
Tan has said he began lifting weights in his early 20s, while also becoming more attentive to his diet. His current training includes strength exercises, cardio and swimming, although he has stressed the need to adapt workouts with age. He also links what he eats to his level of physical activity, arguing that food should be considered alongside the energy the body uses.
His meals have included a protein shake or oats, eggs, honey and avocado for breakfast. In one account, he said he ate six to eight eggs and two slices of bread after training. More recent descriptions mention six eggs, with only two yolks, plus milk and sometimes avocado or berries. For lunch and dinner, he generally chooses grilled, steamed or soup-based chicken or fish with rice and vegetables. He has described this as eating โcleanโ and cited fish soup as an example. He also says he does not drink alcohol, smoke or consume coffee.
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Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.