030424 – Actor Desmond Tan says his two dogs are good ‘big brothers’ to his newborn daughter
While he now has a bigger family, Tan, who has been steadily starring in two to three Mediacorp series a year as one of the broadcaster’s most prominent leading men, says he hopes to keep up his workload.
“I got a dose of drive from my daughter’s birth. I want to push myself harder and work harder, but I also want to learn to prioritise and manage my time more efficiently so I can balance my family and career.”
060324 – Man of the People: Actor and Fashion Icon Desmond Tan has the personality for politics
It occurred to me in that very moment, Desmond isn’t in it for the fandom but the connection. With a generous heart: not minding being taken advantage of and wanting to engage with his followers, it was starting to sound like a grassroots career in politics might be viable and it’s a notion that Desmond finds ticklish — “I really enjoy going to hawker centres and wet markets and simply chatting up the folks around. I seriously felt like a minister walking around the constituency.
160923 – Golden boy: Success can’t steal actor Desmond Tan’s heartland soul away from him
We know Desmond Tan as an A-list actor, fashion clotheshorse and devoted dog dad. But, it turns out, that’s just scraping the surface. In a mathematical self-assessment, the 37-year-old revealed, he’s “almost 100 per cent Singaporean boy-next-door” and – wait for it – “40 per cent beng”.
081221 – Actor Desmond Tan shares more details about his wedding and proposal
“I proposed to her five years ago in a National Park in the USA. It was a quiet winter morning. With the snowy mountains as our backdrop, I got down on one knee and popped the question. I was so nervous. Thankfully, she said, ‘Yes!'”
180920 – Desmond Tan Almost Cried When He Was Told He Wasn’t The Actor The Production Team Wanted For His Star-Making Turn In A Song To Remember
Desmond Tan is one of the brightest stars on screen now but he actually had a pretty rocky start to his showbiz career. And in this week’s episode of Quan Yifeng’s talk show, Hear U Out, the actor revealed how he had once been humiliated in front of his fellow cast by the production team.
180920 – Desmond Tan Almost Cried When He Was Told He Wasn’t The Actor The Production Team Wanted For His Star-Making Turn In A Song To Remember
Desmond Tan is one of the brightest stars on screen now but he actually had a pretty rocky start to his showbiz career. And in this week’s episode of Quan Yifeng’s talk show, Hear U Out, the actor revealed how he had once been humiliated in front of his fellow cast by the production team.
配合新加坡55岁生日,新传媒与滨海湾花园将携手举办一场国庆日线上演唱会(National Day Concert 2020)。届时国人能在8月10日(星期一),8pm透过5频道、meWATCH及YouTube频道观赏这场精彩演出。这场演唱会的演出阵容有陈泂江、向洋、陈凤玲、许瑞奇、莉玉、芳榕、谢俊峰、梁嘉靖、蔡昀娟、Gurmit Singh 、Kumar、Taufik Batisah及Suhaimi Yusof等。主持人则由Class 95 DJ Jean Danker担任。
20072020 – Nathan Hartono, Taufik Batisah in special concert to celebrate Singapore’s 55th birthday
The one-hour Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2020 will premiere on Aug 10 at 8pm on Channel 5 and other Mediacorp platforms. Look out for a special rendition of Home by guest of honour President Halimah Yacob.
18052020 – Stars of Code Of Law: Final have very different stay-home routines
The 34-year-old heart-throb, who debuted as serial killer Derek Ho in Code Of Law 4 and went on to star in two seasons of Derek and Forensik, has been hunkering down in his condominium unit with his two dogs, Hoshi and Udon. “During the initial four-week circuit breaker, I thought I would take it easy for the first few days but being a workaholic, I could not sit still and do nothing.”
190520 – Celebrity Zoom hangout session: In bed with Desmond Tan and his dogs
While many of us might be eating our feelings at home during “circuit breaker”, Desmond Tan has been doing bicep curls using an empty gas cylinder as a makeshift barbell. “I donated my dumbbells and some gym equipment just before Chinese New Year, in January,” he told us during a video call, stepping out onto his deck where he does his workouts.
18052020 – Stars of Code Of Law: Final have very different stay-home routines
The 34-year-old heart-throb, who debuted as serial killer Derek Ho in Code Of Law 4 and went on to star in two seasons of Derek and Forensik, has been hunkering down in his condominium unit with his two dogs, Hoshi and Udon. “During the initial four-week circuit breaker, I thought I would take it easy for the first few days but being a workaholic, I could not sit still and do nothing.”
5频道英语剧“Code of Law: Final”(律政精英:第五季)将于6月份播出,此次剧情继续围绕在获得观众喜爱的变态杀人魔Derek。这一回,Derek成功逃狱,但他没有逃之夭夭,而是留在戒备森严的新加坡,找时机向对付过他的人报复。陈泂江接受电访时笑言:“我从小看Adrian Pang的戏‘长大’,很开心有他加入这一季,但可惜我们没有对手戏,我也只能偶尔到片场看他演戏。”
30042020 – This Is How Local Celebs Are Staying Fit At Home During The Circuit Breaker
Yup, Allan nominated Desmond Tan to take on the challenge. When Desmond isn’t showing off his furkids, Udon and Hoshi, on IG, he’s working out. The 33-year-old gamely accepted Allan’s challenge and did 220 push-ups with his dogs in his balcony. Pity he didn’t do it shirtless too. Guess we’ll just have to make do with staring at his buff arms for now.
05032020 – Cosmic Boy — Desmond Tan In March ’20 Big Blast Issue
From bringing his own prop fishes to the set and sitting on a fire hydrant on the streets while reading scripts to subsisting on a diet of tuna and salt crackers for months to play a WW2 role, the industrious Desmond Tan proves why the stars are shining brighter for him.!
For anybody who has had the pleasure of being within a 30cm radius of Desmond Tan like this writer, the first thing one will notice is electricity crackling up his own body. The 33-year- old’s eye contact is intense – one part masculine swagger, one part boyish charm – and he answers questions without a moment of hesitation.
14022020 – Getting Ripped For Derek 2 Was Sheer Torture For Desmond Tan
Desmond Tan is no stranger to showing skin on screen. The hunky actor famously bared his bum in Derek, and will once again be shedding his clothes for season 2, now available on meWATCH. With one of the most ab-tastic bods on Stars Avenue, you would think going shirtless would be a walk in the park for the 34-year-old. But it turns out that Desmond isn’t always shirtless shoot-ready and maintaining his six pack for his role as maniacal serial killer Derek Ho was sheer torture.
13022020 – Desmond Tan: Sex scene in Derek 2 will be steamier
Well, Desmond Tan’s your guy because he’s back in his role as the titular serial killer from the Toggle Original series Derek, and he told 8world that the sex scene is going to be steamier in the second season, Derek 2.You’d think that having acted in a sex scene and baring his tight butt in the previous season would make Desmond a pro at this, but he confessed that he felt a lot of pressure.
23122019 – #ConsiderAdoption: Desmond Tan happy to play the part of dog adoption ‘evangelist’
“There’s a running joke that I have with the Voices for Animals (VFA) founder Derrick Tan,” Desmond chuckled during our interview with him last month. “He’ll tell me that I haven’t hit my quota for introducing friends to adopt from VFA, and ask me when I’ll be referring someone else.” When we asked him how many of his friends he’s successfully ‘converted’ to adoption, however, the actor pondered for a moment before admitting that he no longer keeps count any longer as there are too many.
05122019 – Desmond Tan, Elvin Ng and Chrissie Chau To Star In Mediacorp-ViuTV Murder Mystery
The 15-episode series features Hongkong talents such as Alex Lam (son of singer George Lam) and Adam Pak. Apart from Desmond, Elvin, Edwin and Fang Rong, Singapore is represented by Zhu Houren, Chen Shucheng, He Ying Ying, and Ayden Sng. Ink of Tai Ping will be shot in Singapore, Hongkong and Taiwan, with production expected to start in February. The show will be streamed on demand for free in September 2020 on Toggle (to be renamed meWATCH from January) as well as ViuTV. Details on the second Mediacorp-ViuTV collaboration will be revealed later.
09092019 – Celebs’ worst travel fails (and how you can avoid them)
Lesson learnt: Always check for visa requirements. Singaporeans may enjoy visa-free travel to 189 countries and territories but there is no harm in doing a quick check when booking your trip. If a visa is required, be sure to check its validity and restrictions, especially if you are making multiple entries or plan to extend your stay. The last thing you want is to be fined for overstaying.
01092019 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Aug 24 to 31
Desmond Tan. Most men would shun bright and bold colours when it comes to suits because they might look too “loud”. But Desmond is known for being an adventurous dresser and stylish dude; and this OOTD is proof that he can nail a striking red suit without looking like a walking ang bao.
01092019 – Insta-buzz: What the stars were up to this week
Desmond Tan celebrates the end of his diet with food. Lots of food. “Three months of strict diet is finally over! Bye bye chicken breast and broccoli! Hello Taiwanese street food!!! Feeling so liberated! (sic)” Desmond declared, as he posted a series of photos of himself with all sorts of non-chicken-breast-and-broccoli treats.
01092019 – Insta-buzz: What the stars were up to this week
No, this is not the imaging session from an upcoming baseball drama. But we were definitely taken aback when we first saw this photo. Now that we’ve seen it, we can’t help but to think of how cool it would be to see Romeo, Elvin and Desmond in a baseball-centric drama.
28082019 – What’s the best way to watch ‘All Is Well’?
All Is Well is essentially two dramas with interlinked plots. The Singapore-based version revolves around a murder, while the Taiwan one focuses on the aftermath of an ATM-hacking incident. They air at 9pm and 10pm on Channel 8 and U respectively. Yes, you can watch them as independent dramas, but following both plots will provide more clarity and enhance your experience of the story.
If his past styles are any indication, Desmond Tan, who turns 33 today (Aug 19), is entering a brighter era of fashion. Believe it or not, the dapper Duke didn’t always have an affinity for Hugo Boss and Old Hollywood hairstyles. Like any of us who made it through the early 2000s, Desmond dabbled with orange hair, side-swept bangs, and even sequins. Keep reading to see how his style has evolved over the years.
170819 – Is Desmond Tan getting married? The actor has been spotted shopping for a condo
“That’s what this entire conversation was all about, right?” he deadpanned. “But seriously speaking, I think I’m in a very good place in my career right now. I’ve been working on so many amazing projects, and I feel that it’s important that I keep up the momentum that I have right now, so that’s not something that I’m thinking of yet. For now, my career still comes first.”
01082019 – Celebs jazz up Singa the courtesy lion for a good cause
I specifically chose the use of neon acrylic paint on the white ‘canvas’ to display the need of highlighting the greatness in others every day. Showing appreciation and grace to everyone we meet and expressing our love instead of keeping it unspoken. Let’s colour our world!
29072019 – #ManCrushMonday – Desmond Tan’s Secrets to Looking Good
If you are one of Desmond Tan’s 223,000 followers on Instagram, you might have noticed this local lad is just a boy-next-door. There is one thing he does better than the everyday man — his skin looks so good, it’s as if his genes conveniently forgot about the aging process. Men’s Folio caught up with him at the Estee Lauder ‘The Night Is Yours” pop-up to find out how he looks so damn good and surprisingly, we have more in common with him than we think.
26052019 – Insta-buzz: What the stars were up to this week
The actor and his fan club Destanation got their hands dirty and tapped into their artistic sides to celebrate the group’s 8th birthday yesterday (May 25). Definitely seems like a fun and leisurely way to spend a Saturday afternoon (and with someone like Desmond, no less).
20042019 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Apr 13 to Apr 20
Desmond donned a similar Dior Homme suit that he wore to the recent Star Awards, except this time, it’s in classic black colour. The relaxed fit makes this ensemble a great choice for party invites that call for a casual chic dresscode.
“Time passes really quickly and I’ve been in showbiz for 12 years now. There are so many people I have to thank. I want to thank my parents, my family, my friends and my brothers. To the audience who loves me and my fans (…) without the company, there wouldn’t be the me that I am today,” he declared.
14092019 – Star Awards 2019 Fashion Police: From Red Carpet Glam To Bedroom Chic
Fancy seeing you again, Desmond’s he-vage! This year, Des bares his chest in a casual Dior ensemble that’ll easily take him from day to night to bed time.
31032019 – Insta-buzz: What the stars were up to this week
Is Udon really three years old already!? Like Desmond wrote, we still remember when he brought him home from the adoption drive. “Thank you for being part of my life and being the calmer brother to Hoshi. My little dynamite, my best watchdog.”
23032019 – Desmond Tan, Rebecca Lim sing Star Awards theme song together with Zoe and Hanwei
Former BFFs Desmond Tan and Rebecca Lim will be sharing the stage at this year’s Star Awards, as the pair, along with Zoe Tay and Chen Han Wei, perform the Star Awards 2019 Theme Song together.“Desmond and Rebecca have been recognised for their acting abilities, having won the Best Actor and Best Actress respectively last year. With Desmond’s passion for singing and Rebecca as representative of the next generation of talents, we believe they can lend their shine to the Star Awards theme song through their voices.”
12032019 – Desmond Tan Would Make An Excellent Serial Killer On ‘Derek’ … If He Didn’t Have To Talk Too Much
Desmond Tan has sacrificed a few times for his art.
He wore a bikini on The Truth Seekers. On When Duty Calls, he pulled a Leonardo DiCaprio by chowing down on a raw fish in the jungle. And a golden retriever almost chewed off his nose… no wait, that actually happened to him in real life.
For his latest stunt, if you want to call it that, Dessy Boy did a full monty on Derek, the 10-part Toggle series where he reprises the role of Derek Ho, the banker-turned-“Singapore’s first serial killer” in Season 4 of Code of Law.
08032019 – Which SA2019 Top 40 artiste finally did their family proud?
After becoming the reigning Best Actor at last year’s awards, Desmond is once again in the running for the same award.
“I don’t know why but these days I think I’m getting a bit greedy,” he laughed. “I hope to be able to go home with both the Best Actor and the Top 10 award, but honestly, being nominated alongside so many amazing actors is an affirmation of my acting in itself.”
02032019 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Feb 23 to Mar 2
We can always count on Desmond for a little extra something when it comes to dressing up for different occasion. His feathered blazer adds texture to what could have been a boring monochrome look and make his outfit stand out from the crowd.
28022019 – Chantalle Ng requested for bedroom scenes with Desmond Tan to be toned down
“For guys, we’re afraid of accidentally crossing the line and causing misunderstandings because we weren’t sure of the actress’s comfort zone, so Chantalle and I had a lot of discussions about this,” Desmond said.
“We were contemplating whether I’m ready for this kind of role or not, and my manager was like, ‘Aiyah, Desmond Tan can lah!’” Chantelle chortled. “I think she was trying to imply that it would be easy because he’s attractive. (Laughs)”
27022019 – Telemad: Local web series Derek and Netflix’s food show Flavorful Origins are short and sweet
In an age when television viewers are spoilt for choice for content, it has become increasingly difficult for me to commit to lengthy drawn-out programmes.
I find many Asian romance dramas in particular to be unbearably long – what with all the unnecessary flashback sequences and scenes featuring the couple doing a lot of intense staring at each other.
17022019 – Desmond Tan Gets Cheeky About Baring His Naked Butt (For Real) In New Toggle Series Derek
If you’re a fan of Desmond Tan’s cold-blooded serial killer character, Derek Ho, from season four of Ch 5’s Code of Law, you’re in luck. Derek, a spin-off of the hit TV series, is now airing on Toggle and it’s guaranteed to leave you (spoiler alert!) hanging off the edge of your seat. And as much as it is thrilling, the 10-part series, which also stars Lin Meijiao’s daughter Chantalle Ng, Cheryl Tan and Fauzie Laily, is also going to be as steamy as Fifty Shades of Grey. Yes, we have the racy, not to mention disturbing, stills to prove it.
11022019 – How Much Ang Pow Money Did Our Stars Get This #CNY2019?
“I haven’t counted yet!”
“Achievement unlocked! I’m 33 and still receiving ang pows, but I haven’t opened them yet! I think this year’s [amount] is pretty much the same… just that for some reason I’m more cautious of what I’m eating! I’ve been looking at posts that talk about the calorie count of CNY goodies, so before I bite into the snacks, I would think about that. Also, I did gamble a bit with my family and friends. But every year it’s the same outcome — I just lose!”
It’s that time of the year again as we gear up for the annual Star Awards.
While we were subjected to speculation and nail-biting anticipation for last year’s nominees with plenty of teasers released prior to the reveal, Star Awards 2019’s list came in like a wrecking ball.
Leading the pack are A Million Dollar Dream and Blessings 2, which both chalked up an impressive six gongs each. Following closely behind are You Can Be An Angel 3 with five nods, along with Doppelganger and Mind Matters with four nominations each.
04022019 – Local celebs and their #awkward CNY moments
What are some awkward questions you tend to get during CNY?
Usually they’re about showbiz, like, “Are these two people really dating? Are they straight? Are they not straight?” I will usually say I seriously have no idea. I also get questions about how much I earn. I tell them that it varies, but it’s good enough for me to live my life. (Laughs)
03022019 – Insta-buzz: What the stars were up to this week
What better way to bump into a pal than to have your furkids in tow? That’s exactly what happened for Julie and Desmond, who met at the grooming place where they send their dogs to.
29012019 – Desmond Tan and other Singapore stars descend on Louis Vuitton’s ode to Oz
“Lots of guys think florals are too feminine, but my advice is to go bold. If you’re wearing a floral print top, pair it with plain trousers and shoes so the floral print really pops, while the rest of your look is understated and masculine,” he told CNA Lifestyle.
23012019 – Chinese New Year goodies celebs love to pig out on
“I used to unroll the love letter and nibble it bit by bit, but over the years I’ve become lazy. I have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) so I cannot stand it when people eat it downwards like they are drinking from a straw and the crumbs end up all over the floor. I have to eat [with the egg roll pointing upwards]. I do this also because I have dogs and I don’t want them to pick up the scraps,” revealed Desmond.
16012019 – Meet the cast and characters of ‘All Is Well’
Don’t let Pin Rui’s (played by Desmond Tan) polished good looks, courteous demeanour and impressive academic credentials fool you: the villain of the series is cunning, cruel, and just bloody scary, and will do anything to cover up his company’s many underhanded dealings, while secretly plotting Hao Sen’s downfall at the same time. How lovely.
28122018 – Foodie Friday: What the stars ate this week (Dec 21-28)
What he ate: Hoshi enjoyed his birthday cake with Udon hovering in the background
Yummy factor: Awww, how cute was Desmond to get Hoshi a cake to celebrate his 9th (or 63rd?) “woof day”? Hope Udon got a slice or at least some of that cream.
07122018 – The Stars Of All Is Well Try To Guess Singaporean & Taiwanese Slang
We’re at a ballroom in Marina Bay Sands where the cast of Singapore-Taiwan drama co-production All Is Well have gathered for a press conference. There’s brooding Taiwanese heartthrob Blue Lan and his countryman actor Liu Kuan Ting, a newly-blonde Desmond Tan, as well as Romeo Tan and Sheila Sim, and they’re all looking tall, thin and gorgeous. They are also very professional actors, at least according to the drama’s director because, um, “they know where to smoke”. Cough, cough.
061222018 – Blue Lan, Liu Kuan-Ting and their biggest worries about filming in Singapore
Blue, who was in town with fellow Taiwanese actor Liu Kuan-Ting to launch the upcoming Mediacorp and Eightgeman production, together with local actors Desmond Tan, Romeo Tan and Sheila Sim, was taken aback by our sunny island’s warm climate during this time of the year.
05122018 – Blue Lan, Romeo Tan, Desmond Tan to star in new Taiwan-Singapore TV drama
It’s a tale of two cities in a new suspense drama titled All Is Well, starring Desmond Tan, Romeo Tan, Sheila Sim and Taiwan actors Blue Lan and Liu Kuan Ting.
The series, for which filming will begin early next year, is a co-production between Singapore’s Mediacorp and Taiwan’s Eightgeman.
23112018 – What Scores Did Our Stars Get For Their PSLE?
We’ve all been there. Eagerly anticipating, sorry, dreading the day we get our PSLE results and thinking that the outcome would determine the rest of our lives. But every Singaporean, okay, a growing number of Singaporeans who have been 12 years old before know that there is life beyond grades, that straight As or a good PSLE score don’t determine your future happiness. And it’s especially important to remember that now that this year’s PSLE results have just been released.
23112018 – Foodie Friday: What the stars ate this week (Nov 16-23)
These stars whet our appetites with food, glorious food: Desmond Tan teaches us how to create the perfect avocado toast; Chew Chor Meng celebrates his 50th birthday with a starry guestlist; Jeanette Aw eats her way through Takasaki; Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun feast on sashimi; and Andrea De Cruz enjoys Hong Kong treats.
17112018 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Nov 10 to Nov 17
There are so many things that are so wrong yet so right about Desmond’s outfit at the recent Etude House event. We strangely dig the millennial-pink hue and the oversized bagginess of this Christian Dada suit that made the actor look hot and cool at the same time.
10112018 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Nov 3 to Nov 10
We never thought a trippy knit polo tee would look so hunky when worn with a turtleneck, but Desmond the fashionista proves us wrong in this stylo outfit.
26102018 – ‘You Can Be an Angel 3’ stars and their physical insecurities
So when we were doing our prep for the latest instalment You Can Be an Angel 3’s press conference last Wednesday (Oct 17), we pondered over what other angles we could pursue, and then it hit us: cosmetic surgery. Although it’s not an area any of the characters specialise in, it still involves doctors, nurses, scalpels, operating tables et cetera… close enough.
Read on to find out who would love to be just a few centimetres taller, who would consider fat-freezing to lose weight, and who has gotten IV drips for fairer skin (yes, that procedure exists).
19102018 – The Stars Of You Can Be An Angel 3 Try To Guess What These Super Cheem Medical Terms Mean
It’s the third installment of the popular nurse-centric series, which means by now the cast members must be really good at our game of Guess the Medical Term, right? Well… wrong. Okay, to be fair to the stars, only Zoe and Carrie are returning cast members and the terms are really, really cheem but we figured that since they’ve all gone through training to play nurses, they would know at least something… anything? But hey, we love them for being such good sports and maybe they’ll do better when You Can Be An Angel 4 comes around?
09102018 – PARTY PIX: Meet the celebs who were at Coach’s MBS store re-opening
Last Thursday (Oct 4), Coach celebrated the re-opening of its boutique at Marina Bay Sands with a star-studded party. Guests, who included local celebrities and influencers such Desmond Tan, Rebecca Lim and Shane Pow were among the first to shop the brand’s limited edition footwear collection featuring artwork by Singaporean artist Mindflyer (Michael Ng).
06102018 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Sep 30 to Oct 6
You gotta hand it to Desmond – when it comes to vacay chic, no one does it like this dude in his wide-legged fisherman’s pants, straw hat and oversized tote.
05102018 – Rebecca Lim, Lawrence Wong And More Stars Were Hotter Than Our Weather At Coach’s MBS Store Opening
Never mind that it was 34 degrees Celsius out there yesterday — while everyone was busy mopping their sweaty brows, our celebs showed up at the opening of American luxury fashion label Coach’s newly-renovated Marina Bay Sands boutique togged up in leather, suede and cowboy boots. What heatwave?
03102018 – Desmond Tan’s tips for looking your best: ‘Skincare is an investment – like insurance’
HOW IMPORTANT IS HAVING GOOD SKIN?
Having good skin is very important to me. It isn’t just because I’m an actor and need to look my best but also because it shows I take care of myself. I began paying more attention to skincare in my teens; I would accompany my mum to her facial treatments and eventually signed up for my own facial treatments.
300918 – This week’s best-dressed local stars: Sep 23 to 30
Looking “fashiony” in a Prada shirt, cropped trousers and hat, Desmond was all set for his flight to Kuala Lumpur for his judging duties at the Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant.
250918 – 8 OOTD Ideas To Steal From Stylish Stars ASAP
Who says paper bag pants are only for ladies? Doesn’t Desmond Tan look adorable in these baggy pants with a sleek white shirt tucked in and matching white sneakers? We wouldn’t mind walking the dogs with this cutie!
240918 – 52 Memorable 8 Days Covers And The Secrets Behind Them You Never Knew – Until Now
A most unusual shoot involving a bunch of sumo wrestlers and Desmond Tan in Nagoya, at their training grounds (they call it a ‘stable’). While it was a colourful and eye-opening experience, the shoot, which spanned across a few days, was fraught with tension and drama.
110918 – Here Is What Our Stars Wear When They Fly
Chen Hanwei somehow manages to make the very uniquely Singaporean T-shirt and berms look very stylo, while Desmond Tan is dressed like he just walked right off the (airport) runway.
The suit-and-sneakers combo has become one of fashion’s power pairings so why not the “dad” shoe? Desmond’s Prada Cloudbust resembles more of orthopedic shoes thanks to its oh-so-ugly Velcro straps, but you can’t deny that its slimmer silhouette and futuristic design make this a handsome match with his spiffy suit.
If his past styles are any indication, Desmond Tan, who turns 32 today (Aug 19), is entering a brighter era of fashion. Believe it or not, the dapper Duke didn’t always have an affinity for Hugo Boss and Old Hollywood hairstyles. Like any of us who made it through the early 2000s, Desmond dabbled with orange hair, side-swept bangs, and even sequins.
240818 – Foodie Friday: What the stars ate this week (Aug 17-24)
Ladies love this birthday boy, can you tell? Not everyone gets handed a surprise cake from Paige Chua with Zoe Tay documenting the moment. And most of us can’t even get our nieces to look up from their phones, much less bake us anything. Oh, to be Desmond.
Desmond always looks sharp, whether he’s rocking a suit or leather jacket, as demonstrated when doing promotions for his new movie The Big Day. But our favourite has got to be the dapper yet quirky Christian Dior bee suit that shows his playful side.
“When I was young and naïve… More like, when I was still in school, I grew up as I watched Hanwei’s shows,” Desmond grinned. “It’s because of his Fang Lao Shi role that I thought of becoming an actor. It’s also because of him that I could be in showbiz for this long.”
190618 – Amber An reveals why Desmond Tan is #husbandmaterial
However, it was what happened off camera when they finally reached their “finish line” at the end that really caught our attention. “Desmond is so considerate – he carried me all the way back even though he was sweating in his suit!” the Taiwanese singer-actress shared, drawing well-deserved “awwws” of admiration from everyone in the room.
140618 – Which Star from ‘You can be an Angel 3’ loves going to the hospital?
This happened five or six years ago. I was preparing for my first music showcase, and I fainted in the middle of rehearsals. I fell flat on the road and injured my face. The scar is still there. I was supposed to be hospitalised for two days but I told the doctor I had to be discharged so I signed some indemnity forms, went for my showcase, and then returned to the hospital where I was warded for another day. My tests came back fine, so I guess I was probably overworked as I was also filming a drama then.”
The FIFA World Cup season is upon us again, which means soccer fans will be gearing up to cheer, scream, groan, place their bets, and stay up until the wee hours of the morning.
While we await the first kick-off on June 14, we decided to spring a brief but potentially baffling World Cup history quiz on several local celebs to see how familiar they are with past games (and one about this year’s championship).
040618 – The life interview with Desmond Tan: A raw passion for Acting
The Star Awards’ Best Actor winner Desmond Tan ate untreated raw fish and locked himself in a room to get into character. It is a clear sign of how serious he is when he says he hopes to become a method actor.
“When you’re doing well in your career, people will have high expectations of you. I don’t feel pressure though because I’ve experienced ups and downs in my career before, so I’m prepared for any drama to happen. All I know is that, on my end, I will continue to work as hard as I can.”
240518 – [TOGGLE] ‘You Can Be An Angel 3’ stars get blood on their hand
Desmond Tan goes from slayer to Saviour. “I realized i wasn’t holding [the syringe] like a nurse, but like a killer,” he chuckles. “And when we were preparing to dress a wound, I felt like I was in Code of law again, where i casually take a knife and stab someone – it’s a familiar feeling, but also very different at the same time.”
140518 [8DAYS] “The Mood Swings Can Be Scary,” Says Desmond Tan, Die-Hard Method Actor.
He tells us, “When I woke up this morning, I asked myself, ‘Was it a dream?’” Barely 18 hours earlier, Desmond held aloft his first Star Awards Best Actor trophy at the MES Theatre at Mediacorp, stammered through his acceptance speech, blinked through photo ops and flash interviews and stumbled back home, where some friends were waiting to celebrate with him.
100518 [TOGGLE] Desmond Tan endures being dangled off eight-storey building for a day
“Though it was tough, i enjoyed it very much.” says Desmond Tan.
Desmond attended the BlueTick press conference earlier today and shared about his challenges while filming in HK/Shenzhen and experience when working with overseas actors, especially the veterans.
250418 [8DAYS] What Desmond Tan Got Up To In Iceland – Besides Taking Super Cool Photos
Best Actor winner Desmond Tan recently led a tour to Iceland, but we wouldn’t blame you for thinking that the Code of Law star was there for a photo shoot. Here’s a photo of the actor chill-axing at Iceland’s Diamond Beach, a black volcanic sand beach glistening with giant icebergs washed ashore from the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon.
230418 [8DAYS] The Top 10 Most Popular Male Stars At Star Awards 2018: The Expected, The Unexpected & The Ones Who Weren’t Even There
The rest of the Top 10 Most Popular guys were a mixed bag. There were Desmond Tan and Dennis Chew, whose wins aren’t surprising, and Pornsak, Shaun Chen and Pierre Png, whose wins we had hoped for, but are a little more unexpected.
220418 [Channel News Asia] National Service drama When Duty Calls win big at the Star Awards 2018
Tan, who played 1st Sergeant (NS) Loke Jun Guang in the series, struck gold by winning his first Best Actor award – with his very first nomination in the category. “Our families and friend make a lot of sacrifices for us. I dedicate this to them,” he said.
220418 [The Straits Times] Military Drama When Duty Calls wins 4 trophies at Star Awards
Chowing down uncooked fish for a scene in the drama paid off for actor Desmond Tan, who won his first Star Award for Best Actor.
The 31-year-old had asked to be filmed eating the untreated raw fish to better portray his sergeant character’s tale of survival, even though the script had required him to just describe the experience.
040418 [The Straits Times] DESMOND TAN REVEALS HIS HUGE WARDROBE COLLECTION
From his Star Search days when he was into flamboyant Japanese fashion and had long flowing hair, he is looking more mature and suave now, as befitting his heart-throb status.
Desmond, 31, told The New Paper about his earlier style: “It was loud and in your face. Some people thought it was a mess and it was crazy.” Read more on : [ENG] DESMOND TAN REVEALS HIS HUGE WARDROBE COLLECTION
030418 [CLEO] You Won’t Believe How Many Sneakers Local Actor Desmond Tan Has
Desmond’s current obsession is oversized clothing and sneakers, both of which contribute to a relaxed and casual look.
He revealed that half his wardrobe is filled with about 30 oversized shirts and jackets, and he has close to 60 pairs of sneakers.