Cover image via Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.
A Latin dance judge has gone viral in China following his appearance at the World Games in Chengdu, where his height and physique had netizens likening him to an anime character
Standing at 191cm, Latvian judge Sergey Sinkins caught the public's attention with his upright posture, refined demeanour, and impeccably tailored formal attire.
As photos and videos of Sinkins flooded social media feeds, "grace" became a recurring description of the 55-year-old judge in the comments section, with admirers dubbing him 'Mr Ferrari'.
"Elegance is timeless," read a comment on his Instagram post, while another added, "Manga-like proportions are real after all."
Speaking to the media after his sudden fame, Sinkins admitted he was in disbelief
"This has been very exciting for me, and I'm grateful for everyone's attention.
"I was just doing my job. It was the audience who chose me. I'm surprised and never expected such attention," Rojaklah quoted him as saying.
Sinkins attributed his good posture and youthful look to dancing.
"I started learning dance at the age of 7 and have been dancing ever since. I've danced my whole life, and good posture and habits naturally become part of your body.
"Maintaining a positive mindset and surrounding yourself with positive, sincere people keeps you in good form," he said.
To show his appreciation for the support from Chinese netizens, Sinkins set up an account on Xiaohongshu, where he regularly shares videos of himself coaching and guiding students, as well as dancing with his daughter.
