10 times Instagram ‘hot monk’ Paing Takhon sent hearts racing by heating up regular careers
- The Burmese actor-model went viral when he posted photos of himself dressed as a monk after a 10-day retreat
- Myanmar’s tourism ambassador to Thailand and brand ambassador for Oppo, Paing also makes a dashing chef, photographer and art teacher
No, he is not an actual monk – although he did complete a 10-day stint as one earlier this year. Paing Takhon is a 24-year-old actor-model from Myanmar, and while he might have found peace thanks to his time as a monk, his followers seem to be experiencing quite the opposite. His unexpectedly sexy look sent Instagrammers into a frenzy, ballooning his follower count to 1.1 million.
Paing began modelling in 2014 and has featured in numerous commercials, TV shows, cover shoots and music videos across Myanmar and Thailand.
He also apparently has a penchant for cosplaying other careers. Here are 10 more times we swooned over the model.
Covid-era businessman
Paing elevates a standard white dress shirt and black trousers combination with slick shoes and accessories, nailing the “salary man rushing to the office amid the pandemic” look. “Hard working man,” gushed one follower.
Chef