I'm 36 but get mistaken for a teenager - this is my simple secret to NEVER ageing
A middle-aged Brazilian man appears to have cracked the code for everlasting youth—and he claims it hasn't cost him a penny. Luan Reis Oliviera, who gives his age as 36, has amassed a huge online following on TikTok. Despite not having a traditional 'talent', he has attracted more than 56,000 followers who eagerly await his daily updates, and has clocked up almost 4 million likes. Mr Oliviera is 'internet famous' for claiming to be a '36 year old male model who looks 17'—and he believes his face and body have defied the laws of ageing. In hundreds of posts shared to TikTok, which are usually filmed in and around his home in São João dos Patos, 2,350 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Oliviera doubles down on his declarations that he still resembles his teenage self. But his claims—about both his real age and how old he looks—have sparked ferocious debate, with some people saying he looks far older than he claims he is.Mr Oliviera is often probed about how he has kept the cruel tentacles of time at bay, to which he has one reply: 'God.' But the devout Christian also seems to have another tool in his anti-ageing arsenal, his floppy highlighted hair. Luan Oliviera, 36, has become 'internet famous' for claiming he looks like a teenage boy The Brazilian has been accused of being 'deluded' about how old he looks Many of his videos feature him running his fingers through his bleached blond locks, as he stares longingly into the camera and flashes a cheeky smile. In one clip, he even went as far as to show that it's not just his face which hasn't changed since he was a teenage boy—his style also hasn't evolved. Pictures show him still in T-shirts and shorts, and he has kept his signature hairstyle of classic golden blond curtains, the look of choice for boybands in the early 2000s. However, eagle-eyed commentators claim there are some visible differences between the boy in the photographs and the present day Mr Oliviera.Some point out that his hair is thinner with visible grey streaks peeking through his highlights, and there are silvery patches at the crown.Others suggest his eyes are framed by crow's feet—fine creases that become apparent when you smile or speak—and he now has deep wrinkles on his forehead. He also has a strong jawline sprouting grey hairs, especially on the chin, in some images. Mr Oliviera does seem to have retained the compact he had as a lad, but this has led some naysayers to dismiss his statements about being a male model. Mr Oliviera's style has been consistent for two decades, adding to his youthful look Typically, male models stand around 6" tall, and from videos Mr Oliviera appears to have a more diminutive stature, it has been pointed out. It is not known what he does for a living, but his employers seem to give him ample time to create videos for his channel and interact with his fans, and detractors. Some of the comments hurled at the cheerful Brazilian include, 'what kind of middle-age crisis' flavour is this', 'I first thought it said 17yo who looked 36yo and believed it', and '17 years into retirement'. Another accused him of looking '17 years over 33'. Despite being inundated with unkind comments, the Brazilian seems to take a positive approach to life, and playfully bats away his critics, often telling them to 'go plant some bananas'.
