Latvian dance judge becomes sensation in China
Sergejs Sinkins, a Latvian sports dance judge once known only within his field, now commands a following of millions in China after a viral video. He shared his story during a brief stop in Latvia before heading to Shanghai.
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A year ago, Sergejs Sinkins was a Latvian sports dance judge and international-level coach, unknown to the general public. That changed when a video of him went viral on social media. Within an hour, his image became popular, and the next day he woke up widely recognized in China. Today, millions of people follow his activities.
TVNET+ caught up with Sinkins during a rare moment when he was in Latvia, meeting him at a dance studio. Just a few hours later, he was boarding a plane to Shanghai. In the interview, he shared how the unexpected fame has affected his life and what his popularity looks like almost a year after the viral video.
Sinkins remains a sports dance judge and coach, but now he is also a global social media celebrity. He says the attention persists, and he regularly receives engagement from Chinese audiences.
