A Latvian judge of Latin dance at The World Games in Chengdu became famous overnight on Chinese social media due to his elegance, winning him the nickname “Mr Ferrari”.
Still Charming Even Getting Older
At 1.91 meters tall, the judge of Latin dance Sergey Sinkins attracted the public’s attention for his upright posture, elegant demeanour, and sharp formal attire. As photos and videos of Sinkins continued to flood social media feeds, “grace” dominated the comments. He is also called “Mr Ferrari” by netizens to refer to his elegance, despite being older.
“Mr Ferrari”-related hashtags have been viewed more than 20 million times on China’s social media RedNote. Sinkins said, “I don’t know what to say; I am quite shocked about the whole situation.”
On Instagram, Chinese users have flooded the comments on his page. “Since Ferraris hold their value so well, it’s like saying that even though you’re getting older, you still look incredibly handsome and charming, just like a timeless classic,” one user said.
Elegance Is About Professionalism
Sinkins reveals the secret of being handsome is simple: “Make dance part of your life. Good posture and habits become part of your body. Stay positive, surround yourself with sincere people, and you’ll always carry yourself well.”
One of his fellow judges in Chengdu, China’s Che Yao, agrees – though she frames it slightly differently. For her, elegance in a judge is also about professionalism: focus, restraint and respect. Focus means spotting the quality and musicality of a couple’s performance in just a few minutes. Restraint is keeping calm, whatever happens on the floor. Respect applies to the dancers, fellow judges and the competition itself.
“It’s a healthy workout that can shape posture over time and boost confidence,” she said. “Many parents bring their children to learn for the sake of poise. Watching someone like Sinkins go viral shows people the positive influence dance can have – and maybe inspires them to take that first step.”
Written by Gu Yetao, additional reporting by Ecns.cn and Xinhua.
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