Profile | Controversial multitalented China actor Wang Yibo lands Paris Olympic torch role
- 26-year-old actor, hip hop dancer, motorcycle racer will take Games flame on last leg through heart of Paris
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 Street Dance of China.
His ability has received widespread praise, famously in particular from renowned Japanese dancer Koharu Sugawara who said playfully of his skills.
