Chuando Tan

Chuando Tan began his career in the late 1980s as one of Singapore's most successful male models before transitioning to photography. In the 1990s, he briefly pursued a career as a Mandopop singer. By 2006, he co-founded the high-profile photography firm ChuanDo & Frey with Frey Ow, quickly establishing a reputation for stunning fashion photography and celebrity portraits, working for major publications like *Harper's Bazaar* and clients including Janet Jackson. Tan achieved global viral fame around 2017 when media outlets highlighted his seemingly impossible youthful appearance and physique, despite being over 50 years old. Dubbed the 'ageless model,' his international exposure shifted focus from his professional photography back to his personal lifestyle and fitness regime. This resurgence allowed him to sign with major international modeling agencies, restarting his modeling career in his fifth decade. His philosophy centers on strict, consistent discipline rather than extreme dieting. He attributes his longevity to a dedicated routine that heavily favors diet (consuming high protein, especially eggs, and avoiding late-night meals) and regular, intense exercise. He emphasizes the importance of good mental health, job satisfaction, and minimizing stress as critical components to maintaining a youthful appearance.

• •He has shot album covers for high-profile celebrities, including Janet Jackson's 'Discipline' album.
• •A cornerstone of his diet is consuming six boiled eggs (only two yolks) for breakfast every morning.
• •He believes that the primary secret to his youth is avoiding late-night showers.
• •In his younger years, he preferred photography over modeling, finding the modeling lifestyle restrictive.