Samoan-Kiwi TikTok chef Daniel Rankin shares his journey to body confidence and fame

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Kiwi TikTok chef Daniel Rankin has become a global icon for his body confidence after transforming his physique. Rankin, 32, known for his shirtless cooking videos, previously struggled with his weight and self-esteem due to bullying. He grew up in Samoa, where his diet consisted of high-fat, high-carb foods. His journey to body positivity began at age 14 when he started cooking himself, leading to his popular @mancancooknz channel featuring his pug, Fraser.


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