TVB actor Joel Chan spotted in Shunde as fans praise his down‑to‑earth charm

Joel Chan, 49, of TVB, is broadening his career beyond television as he scouts new opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. After a lull in acting, the actor has traveled through Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Zhongshan to film food-recommendation videos and collaborate with local businesses, expanding his footprint as a food influencer alongside traditional acting roles. This week, a Mainland social-media user posted photos of Chan at a modest Shunde hotpot restaurant, praising his down-to-earth charm. Chan had previously faced online criticism for aloof behavior, which he countered by explaining he was rushing and would take a photo later, noting the image’s context was misrepresented.