#SHOWBIZ: Fan Bingbing's father, 74, praised for his youthful looks
BEIJING: June 15 marked Father's Day, and like many celebrities, 43-year-old Chinese actress Fan Bingbing took to social media to pay tribute to her father, Fan Tao.
"Happy Father's Day! Wishing all the dads at home a joyful day! Best dad, strongest support!" she posted on Weibo, accompanying her message with a rare photo of her parents and herself.
However, it was the striking resemblance among the family members—and their seemingly ageless appearances—that truly captivated netizens.
8Days reported that Bingbing's 74-year-old father garnered the most attention due to his remarkably youthful look.
Some pointed out that Bingbing's younger brother, 25-year-old singer Fan Chengcheng, bore a strong likeness to his father, while others quipped that "dad looks like an older version of Fan Chengcheng."
Another netizen commented: "Wow! They certainly are a good-looking and talented family."
Fan Tao was formerly a singer, and his wife, 70-year-old Zhang Chuanmei, was an actress and dancer.
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