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By Lydia Veljanovski
Internet Culture & Trends Reporter
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Michael Jackson may have passed away in 2009, but a Brazilian double on TikTok has many thinking they've just seen the man in the mirror.
Wendel Jackson has been astounding the internet with his uncanny impersonations of the star, which have gained him more than 3.1 million followers and 23.1 million likes.
Back in June the young man, who has long dark hair and looks just like the young MJ, went viral with a video, which can be viewed here, of him sitting in a café.
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The clip, which has attracted more than 49.8 million views, begins with Wendel being approached by a woman who plays a segment of Jackson's 1983 song "Billie Jean" on her phone.
He then sings the words back in an eerily similar voice to the famed King of Pop.
Aside from attracting more than 7.4 million likes, many people online rushed to the comments section to share their opinions on the impersonator's skills.
One TikTok user, JillianMaria Sepeda, wrote: "Tell me you're Michael Jackson, without telling me you're Michael Jackson."
Another person, Michael Burge, added: "I believe you are the real Michael cloned with your same vocals and memories."
Mariaa Skyy stated: "The fact he's listening to it as if he has never heard this song before... Blasphemy."
KEVIN gushed: "AYO THERE IS NO WAY I guess he is the new MJ you sound exactly like him."
Wendel has also posted many other videos showcasing his impressive talent, including one on December 17, where he sang the same song in response to allegations that he was lip-syncing. This clip has attracted another 10.1 million views.
Another video, which can be watched here, shows Wendel in a supermarket, dressed up as Jackson in a white jacket and black trousers pulling a shopping trolley backward while doing the moonwalk.
This too has attracted lots of interest online, with 1.2 million views and many comments since it was shared on July 22.
One person, Lejandro Espinosa, wrote: "Would love to see the reaction of the people picking through the end of the hallway looking at MJ moonwalking passing by."
LucciLou75 shared: "Thank you for keeping Mike's spirit alive. I smiled and cried. This brought me joy. #Iconic."
User1241461305578 Mrs G gushed: "I love this, because I love and adore Michael Jackson."
Mizzbmoney$ commented: "It's like seeing Michael alive again."
User4345034973711 revealed: "Absolutely love the moonwalk and you do it amazingly."
Newsweek has contacted Wendel Jackson for comment.
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