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2019-04-13 
Lao Ma learns Chinese calligraphy in a community in Nantong, Jiangsu province. [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]

Student from Angola uses short videos to share his experiences in China

With his exaggerated expressions and inborn sense of humor, Lao Ma, a student from Angola, has become an internet sensation. He has 2.8 million fans on Tik Tok, a video sharing application similar to Musical.ly.

Plus, he speaks fluent Chinese and has a strong interest in Chinese culture. Although not Chinese, he has a Chinese heart.

This 23-year-old African student Clarck Gable (Chinese name Lao Ma) is from Huambo province, Angola.

He is currently studying at the School of International Co-education of Nantong Vocational University in Jiangsu province, majoring in computer application technology.

In the second half of last year, Clarck and his friends signed up on Tik Tok, and began to create self-directed short videos. Most of their works are based on the experience of Lao Ma in China. The videos are loved by fans.

Lao Ma learns to make spring rolls. [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]

As of now, he has released 92 videos, and has won more than 25 million thumbs-up, and the number of his fans is 2.92 million.

In order to make more interesting short videos, Lao Ma brainstorms with his team every day and recreates "small encounters" he has in his daily life in China.

And through the scripts, roles, shooting, editing, soundtrack and subtitles, he shows his understanding and love of Chinese culture.

Since he has become popular, he also uses his leisure time to integrate into local cultural and sporting activities; study traditional arts such as paper-cutting and calligraphy and learn to cook Chinese food items such as wontons and fried spring rolls.

Lao Ma says that he will not only add more elements of Chinese culture, but also bring in African songs and dances in his new videos.

In the future, he wants to be a professional actor and chase his "Chinese Dream".

Everything that surrounds Lao Ma can be a source of inspiration. [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Lao Ma learns square dance. [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Lao Ma learns to use new equipment in his friend's studio. [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Lao Ma makes videos in a temporary studio [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Lao Ma's personal account on Tik Tok. [PHOTO BY HUANG ZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY]
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