The multitalented and controversial mainland actor Wang Yibo will be one China’s Olympic torch-bearers at the Paris Games this month. On July 14 he will carry the torch on the final leg of its journey through the heart of the French capital, according to Hongxing News. Known for his prowess as a professional motorcycle racer and his exceptional street-dancing ability, Wang opted to pursue a career as an actor.
Aged just 13, he entered a national street dance contest, competing against dancers of all ages, and reached the top 16 in the hip-hop category. Between 2020 and 2022 he led a team on the popular Chinese TV show . His ability has received widespread praise, famously in particular from renowned Japanese dancer Koharu Sugawara who said playfully of his skills.
“When I saw his moves, I felt like I could not compete. Maybe I should quit dancing.” Wang is also a professional motorcycle racer.
In 2019, after only a year of training, he competed in the Asia Road Racing Championship and came first in the rookie category. After each race, he reviews the process on Weibo and posts photos of his motorcycle helmet, with fans playfully referring to it as his “girlfriend”. Unsurprisingly, Wang has 41 million followers on the Weibo platform.
In 2022, he was an ambassador for ice and snow sports at the Beijing Winter Olympics. “He has always been passionate about sport..
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