Singaporean professional photographer and model Chuando Tan’s Instagram photos have recently made him an internet sensation. In the late 1990s, Tan began his career as a successful model before becoming a Mandarin music singer. In 1996, he decided to transition to celebrity photography. As a photographer, Tan has collaborated with prominent corporations, brands, and publications, including Levis, L’Oreal, Louis Vuitton, and Harper’s Bazaar. He recently made headlines for his Instagram photos that went viral. After he began uploading pictures of himself on Instagram, Tan became a well-known name on the internet. As a former model, his dazzling looks and chiseled physique made him an overnight celebrity; the New York Post, among others, featured him in their feeds. Since then, his Instagram account’s number of followers and remarks has increased dramatically. Today, he has over 1.1 million Instagram followers. He currently resides in Singapore and travels frequently for his initiatives and responsibilities.
A profession of ChuanDo
Since his academic days, Chuando Tan has pursued artistic and creative pursuits. He attended first Nanyang Primary School and then Pei Dao Secondary School. He then received a certificate in graphic design from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. In the late 1980s, he began working as a model and became one of the most prominent male models in Singapore. Subsequently, he began performing as a Mandarin pop singer under the stage name Chen Yufei, but this career transition was brief.
In 1996, he made the decision to become a fashion and celebrity photographer. In his early years, he photographed well-known Asian celebrities like Shu Qi and Rosamund Kwan. Additionally, he worked for international fashion periodicals including Harper’s Bazaar, Muse, Jalouse, L’Officiel, and Elle.
In 2006, he began collaborating with the photographer and engineer Frey Ow. The pair’s names were Chuando and Frey. They have since risen to prominence and are now among the most renowned photographers in the world. Among their many clients are L’Officiel & L’Officiel Hommes, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Levis, and Motorola. 2008’s ‘Discipline’ album cover and photographs under their art direction are their most well-known work.
In February 2015, Chuando Tan created his Instagram account to expand his professional network. Initially, he uploaded images from his endeavors and shoots. Eventually, he also began publishing photographs of himself on vacation. The constant presence of his well-trained, fit body in these photographs initially garnered him approximately 100,000 admirers. However, he became famous immediately after being featured on the Chinese news website Yidian Zixun.
The article discussed how, despite being 50 years old, Tan appeared youthful and nearly half his age. The story was picked up by other news channels, and Tan received interview requests from multiple organizations almost immediately. Overnight, his Instagram account gained an avalanche of new followers and direct messages. After his story went viral, Tan currently has over one million Instagram followers.
While his popularity is due to his status as a social media influencer, Tan continues to work as a photographer. As her photographer, he was recently spotted alongside the Chinese actress Angelbaby. He is also the proprietor and administrator of his own modeling agency, Ave Management. Alongside celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Gigi Leung, and JJ Lin, Tan serves as an ambassador for the Chinese charity Spread the Hope.
Tan’s Personal Facts
Chuando Tan was born in Singapore on March 3, 1966. His formative years were spent in Toa Payoh, and he was the smallest of three siblings. His father was a renowned painter and calligraphy artist. Tan is currently unmarried and spends the majority of his time with companions and at the gym. He favors a low-key lifestyle due to his shyness. He admitted that he remained at home for two days after gaining popularity because he was overwhelmed.
Estimated Net Worth
ChuanDo is one of Singapore’s wealthiest photographers. According to our investigation of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, ChuanDo Tan has a net worth of $5 million.