Remember Cody from Baywatch? David Chokachi still looks great
- The most televised torso of the 90s
- A replacement under pectoral pressure
- His origin: More Harvard than Malibu
- A somewhat... wet post-sand career
- Surfer dad version of Chokachi
- Instagram, the new patrolled bay
- Time waits for no man, not even the handsome ones
- The shadow of Pam and The Hoff
- Actor, environmentalist, and aspiring 50+ hunk
- Reunions that just aren't the same without floaties
The most televised torso of the 90s

David Chokachi became a pop icon with his role as Cody Madison in 'Baywatch'. His golden mane and sculpted abs adorned the walls of thousands of teenagers.
A replacement under pectoral pressure

Chokachi joined in the sixth season to fill the gap left by David Charvet. It was not easy: he had to maintain the standard of chiseled torsos and intense gazes facing the ocean.
His origin: More Harvard than Malibu

Few could imagine that behind that beachy face, there was a political science graduate from Bates College. Chokachi had brains as well as biceps. The sea brings surprises.
A somewhat... wet post-sand career

After leaving 'Baywatch', he participated in series such as 'Witchblade' and movies that straddle the line between thriller and B-movie. None matched the impact of running in slow motion.
Surfer dad version of Chokachi

Today, at 57, he's still in shape and flaunts his family life on social media. He has a daughter, surfs, and still sports the hairstyle of someone who hasn’t given up on the 90s.
Instagram, the new patrolled bay

On his account, he mixes nostalgia with workouts, eco-friendly messages, and the occasional shirtless photo. Because if one has a worked-out torso, why not use it as content?
Time waits for no man, not even the handsome ones

The gray hairs came like inevitable waves. But Chokachi has managed to adapt: less 'beach boy', more "fit dad bod" with Zen touches. The surfer looks aged with dignity.
The shadow of Pam and The Hoff

In the 'Baywatch' universe, Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff overshadowed everyone else. Chokachi was always the "third attractive" and the least scandalous. In retrospect, it was a blessing.
Actor, environmentalist, and aspiring 50+ hunk

Besides being an actor, Chokachi has gotten involved in ecological causes. He supports marine conservation and responsible surfing. Being Cody Madison in a beach show left its aftermath, but at least it's green.
Reunions that just aren't the same without floaties

He participated in former 'Baywatch' reunions, but keeps a low profile. He does not seek to shine: his ego appears not to have swollen with steroids, something uncommon among former 90s stars.