The Vietnamese lookalike of Nurlan Koyanbayev has become a social media sensation, reports Tengri Life.
A video gaining traction on social networks shows a Vietnamese man strikingly resembling the Kazakh showman and producer Nurlan Koyanbayev. In the footage, the man flashes a broad smile, showcasing his pearly white teeth, which has sparked discussions among Kazakh users.
The video has already amassed over 825,000 views and has generated significant interest among Kazakhstanis.
Social media users couldn't help but make jokes and speculate about the resemblance between the "Vietnamese Nurlan" and the real one.
"Perhaps Nurlan's father filmed movies in Vietnam when he was young," "Even the teeth are just as white!" "Now, he’ll probably shoot a new film about searching for a lost brother in Vietnam," "Looks like they want to make 'Business in Kazakhstan' in Vietnam," "Is he secretly working as a bus driver on vacation?" – wrote users online.
Some suggested that this man could easily become part of a new project by Koyanbayev.
"Now Nurlan will find this guy and write a new script," "The next movie – 'Business in Vietnam' following the plot of Indian films. The main character finds his twin brother," joked the commentators.
Other commentators discussed his appearance and life situations.
"If you take him to Astana for two months, he’ll also become as white as snow," "Kazakh people, wherever they are, will always find someone familiar," – wrote users.
Nurlan Koyanbayev himself left a comment, simply tagging his account under the video.
It’s worth noting that Nurlan Koyanbayev is one of the most renowned Kazakh showmen, actors, and producers. He gained fame through the popular film franchise "Business in Kazakh Style," where he vividly portrayed cultural and comedic aspects of Kazakh life. His projects enjoy success not only at home but also abroad.
Users online are already anticipating that a meeting between Nurlan and his "Vietnamese lookalike" could spark a new film creation. At the very least, it will be an entertaining story that Kazakh people will surely appreciate.
Recall that in August of last year, a lookalike of popular Kazakh actress Dariga Badykova was discovered online. A random video featuring a fruit vendor in Thailand went viral, garnering several hundred thousand views. In the clip, the woman, who bears a striking resemblance to the famous Kazakh figure, laughs and talks about herself.