{
  "id": 15164116,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Viral factory worker denies adoption claims after Jordan Chan lookalike rumours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/showbiz-viral-factory-worker-denies-adoption-claims-after-jordan-chan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:59:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1557536/showbiz-viral-factory-worker-denies-adoption-claims-after-jordan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In China, a factory worker sparked rumours about being the long-lost younger brother of Hong Kong actor-singer Jordan Chan after a video showing their uncanny resemblance went viral on social media. The man, identified as Chen Xianglu, denied being adopted, diminishing the online theories. The video, uploaded to Douyin on October 13, depicted the worker operating machinery at a factory. His facial features, expressions, and overall appearance closely mirrored those of the 59-year-old actor. Some netizens pointed out similarities such as their surname, Chen, and a distinctive mark on his ear, which they believed matched Chan's. Additionally, the worker's reported name, Chen Xianglu, was compared to the name believed to be that of Chan's younger brother, Chen Xiaolu. However, these details do not conclusively prove a family connection. The rumours gained traction after Chan's past comments about his challenging childhood resurfaced. The actor had previously revealed that his family faced financial difficulties, and his parents ultimately gave away their youngest son for adoption due to their inability to care for all their children. According to reports, Chan remembered seeing an adoption notice when he was a child collecting scrap, which he shared with his parents. Initially, his parents were angry, but the dire circumstances eventually led them to go through with the adoption. Chan reportedly felt lasting guilt over the incident. He mentioned considering searching for his younger brother but was discouraged by his father, who feared that a sudden reunion might disrupt the boy's life with his adoptive family. Taiwanese media reported his father's words: \"They worked hard to raise the child. What right do you have to disrupt their lives?\" Despite the worker's statement during a livestream on October 15, denying adoption and providing details about his background, the story continues to generate attention online. Many remain captivated by the striking resemblance between the two men. Neither Jordan Chan nor his wife, actress Cherrie Ying, have publicly commented on the matter. No DNA test or official evidence has confirmed a familial link between the factory worker and Jordan Chan.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: A factory worker in China has sparked rumours that he might be the long-lost younger brother of Hong Kong actor-singer Jordan Chan, after a video showing their striking resemblance went viral on social media.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}