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Actor Lewis Tan loves taking off his shirt

The Mortal Kombat star wants to take power back from a media system that clings to Caucasian-centric ideals of feminine and masculine beauty

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Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan as mixed-martial arts fighter Cole Young.

Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan as mixed-martial arts fighter Cole Young.

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Those who follow Lewis Tan on Instagram know the British actor loves two things: martial arts and taking off his shirt.
Speaking to The Straits Times in an online interview, the 34-year-old laughs when asked why his account is such a thirst trap.
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