From Simei to Marina One: Romeo Tan gets atas pad in CBD

Local actor Romeo Tan has traded in his HDB flat for an atas unit in Marina One Residences.

The 35-year-old took to Instagram last Friday (May 1) to make the announcement with a picture of his home keys and another of him looking out from his balcony.

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His news was met with congratulatory messages from local artistes such as good friend Elvin Ng, Michelle Chong, Sheila Sim, Hong Huifang, Rebecca Lim, and Ben Yeo.

Former full-time Mediacorp artiste Apple Hong said in jest: "Congrats... will be a most crowded Condo Guard (sic) house in Singapore (after CB)."

According to Lianhe Zaobao, Romeo lived in a four-room flat in Simei with seven of his family members, including his parents, brothers, sister-in-law, nephew, and niece. He also shared a room with his brother since young so he didn't have much privacy. As his home was too far from Mediacorp's recording studios at one-north, Romeo also stayed over at Elvin's semi-detached house occasionally because it's more convenient.

The Chinese daily reported that Romeo has yet to renovate his unit. He revealed in the comment section on Instagram that he'll have a housewarming party once the circuit breaker is over.

According to reports, the price of a unit at Marina One Residences starts from $1.67 million.

bryanlim@asiaone.com