'Tilín', the viral TikTok child, reappears at Peru's Civic-Military Parade

Luis Ángel Carrasco, the endearing child who became a viral sensation on TikTok as 'Tilín', has reappeared in the public eye. Five years after his initial internet fame in 2021, the now-younger performer captivated attendees at the Grand Civic-Military Parade in Peru.

'Tilín' became popular at just 8 years old when a video of him dancing, inspired by the traditional scissor dance, went viral across Latin America. He recalled the moment that launched his fame, "I asked for a 'china' (S/0.50) and danced," he said with a laugh to TV Perú cameras, referring to the small amount of money that prompted his performance.

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I asked for a 'china' (S/0.50) and danced.

During the parade, Carrasco, now a member of the Asociación Cultural de Danzantes de Tijera Galas de Oro, demonstrated his continued skill in the scissor dance. His performance earned applause and enthusiastic cheers from the audience, showcasing a more mature side and a dedication to preserving this Andean cultural expression.

A representative from Galas de Oro noted his past viral fame, stating, "He went viral some time ago. He was popular in Mexico. That's how he reached our association, giving his all (in the dance), and we are growing as a group." The association highlights his development from a viral child star to a dedicated dancer committed to the art form.

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He went viral some time ago. He was popular in Mexico. That's how he reached our association, giving his all (in the dance), and we are growing as a group.