A former model who has just marked his 60th birthday has stunned viewers after sharing photos that make him look decades younger.
Chuando Tan, now a photographer and previously a fashion model, posted online earlier this week to celebrate the milestone.
Standing beside a Jeep and birthday balloons, Tan reflected on the moment and wrote:
“Today, on my 60th birthday, I am reminded that time is the only real wealth.
“Each sunrise arrives as an inheritance, not a guarantee. I am grateful to stand on this Earth still. The wiser path now is simple: return daily to nature and sunlight, and align myself with what endures.”
“I wish for PEACE ON EARTH,” he concluded the post, which has been liked 1.6 million times.
People quickly filled the comments with disbelief at how young he appears, with many asking if he really is 60.
One follower wrote: “He really does look like he’s in his late 20s early 30s though, that’s really impressive.”
Another added: “He looks younger than me, and I am 30,” while others joked that Tan might be a vampire.
Tan has previously spoken about the habits he credits for staying healthy and in shape, regularly sharing glimpses of both his meals and workouts.
In a clip posted last October, he filmed himself eating sliced fish fillets served in clear soup alongside steamed rice.
“What is the secret to longevity? Tell us,” somebody commented on the Instagram clip. Tan replied saying that eating ‘clean’ helps, fish soup being an example.
In a separate video, Tan demonstrated a jump-rope routine and claimed it can have a measurable impact when done consistently.
“According to scientific research, consistently jumping rope for at least 15 minutes a day can significantly extend our lifespan,” he captioned it.
“The repetitive up-and-down motion not only helps tighten our internal organs—slowing age-related loosening and boosting metabolism—but also burns fat around the organs. Over time, this leads to a healthier, stronger body.”
There’s evidence to support jump rope as an effective way to improve fitness, too.
A 2013 study suggested that doing rope jumps for 10 minutes a day over a six-week period can produce similar fitness gains to jogging for 30 minutes a day, according to Women’s Health.
It’s also associated with a range of potential perks, including stronger bones, better cardiovascular health, and reduced anxiety.
Tan has shared other “ageing well” advice as well. In 2024, he told the South China Morning Post that strength training built around compound movements is a key part of his routine.
“Squats, lunges, bench presses and pull-ups work multiple muscle groups at the same time,” he said. “Studies show these time-effective routines help burn more calories, improve and build intermuscular coordination, strengthen the core and build muscle mass.”
He also highlighted the role of vitamin D, stressing that getting sunlight matters—while being careful not to overdo it to the point of skin damage.
Still, Tan has said the biggest factor is mental approach, arguing that a hopeful, constructive attitude matters because ‘mindset plays a crucial role in shaping one’s path’.