Singaporean photographer and former model Chuando Tan came to global prominence in 2017 when a Chinese news outlet published a photo of him on Instagram that highlighted his youthful appearance, then in his 50s.
Tan began his career as a model in the late 1980s and is also known as a photographer and co-founder of modeling agency AVE Management.
Today, Tan remains a well-known figure on social media, especially Instagram, where his eye-catching photos continue to attract attention, mainly due to his age-defying looks and artistic work in fashion photography.
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- Full name: Chen Chuanduo
- Date of birth: March 3, 1966
- Age: 58 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Singapore
- Nationality: Singapore
- Occupation: Photographer, model, founder of AVE Management
- Height: 185 cm (6’1 in)
- Parents: Father – Chen Zhizhi (Chinese ink artist)
- Brothers and sisters: two (younger brother Chuanda; younger sister Dannian)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Hainanese
- Net worth: $1.5 million
early life and education
Chuando Tan, born in Singapore on March 3, 1966, is 58 years old.
He grew up in the Toa Payoh community with his father, renowned Chinese ink artist Chen Zhizhi, and his two older brothers. His family has Hainanese ancestry and is an important ethnic group in Singapore.
Chuando attended Nanyang Primary School and Pui To Secondary School, where he was first exposed to the world of art.
He later earned a diploma in graphic design from the prestigious Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Influenced by his father’s artistic background, his career path initially leaned toward the creative arts, although the modeling world first thrust him into the spotlight.
personal life
Chuando Tan keeps much of his personal life private. The public is not aware that he has a spouse or children; there is little information about his romantic relationships.
Although rumors about his personal life occasionally surface, he has been committed to maintaining a private family life away from the media.
His relationship status remains public and he avoids publicizing details about his relationship.
Profession
Chuando’s career began as a model in the late 1980s, and he quickly became one of Singapore’s top male models.
His striking looks have earned him collaborations with major fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton and Levi’s. In the mid-1990s, Tan turned to photography, and by 1996, he had fully turned his attention to this new passion.
He co-founded the modeling agency AVE Management and teamed up with photographer Frey Ow to form the successful duo Chuando and Frey.
Together they have worked on high-profile projects, including the 2008 album cover for Janet Jackson’s Discipline.
Chuando has also made headlines in the world of art and fashion photography, with his work appearing in magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and L’Officiel.
net worth
Chuando Tan has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
His wealth is primarily derived from his successful modeling career, his work as a fashion and celebrity photographer, and his role as the founder of AVE Management, which remains Singapore’s leading modeling agency.
social media
- Instagram: @chuando_chuandoandfrey
- Twitter: N/A
