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Chinese chef gains viral fame for Elon Musk resemblance

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A Chinese barbecue chef named Ma Jianping has gained internet fame due to his strong resemblance to Elon Musk. Videos of Ma, who co-owns and operates Yilan Restaurant in Tongchuan, Shaanxi, have gone viral on platforms like Douyin. Despite business offers, Ma prefers to focus on his restaurant rather than pursue online fame. AI

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Chinese chef gains viral fame for Elon Musk resemblance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    ‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws photo-seeking crowds, prefers work over fame

    A barbecue chef in northwest China has become an internet sensation after users noticed his striking resemblance to Elon Musk, prompting a wave of memes and jokes online. Ma Jianping, 48, from Tongchuan in Shaanxi province, co-owns and operates Yilan Restaurant, where he showcase…

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