Life has been pretty “interesting” for Aaliyah Kikumoto ever since she went viral at the 2023 Masters last month.
In a recent interview with the U.K.’s Daily Star, the 19-year-old Texas Tech dancer opened up about her growing popularity following her brief appearance at Augusta National, revealing some admirers have even popped the question.
“Yes, many have come through,” Kikumoto said when asked by the outlet if she’s received any marriage proposals.
A budding model, Kikumoto’s profile has continued to rise in recent weeks after a TikToker called attention to her Masters cameo.
The Double Bogey account posted a clip on their page that featured Kikumoto standing behind eventual champion Jon Rahm and runner-up Brooks Koepka at the 16th tee box.
“Somehow I feel in love with someone I only saw for 15 seconds,” the video’s caption read.
Kikumoto later identified herself in the comments section, writing: “Thts me.”
“It has been an interesting ride and one that I wasn’t expecting to happen in this sort of fashion,” Kikumoto told the Daily Star.
“It’s something I wanted at some point to grow my brand and be a positive influence for good. While all this is unfolding I’m still trying to do homework, study for exams, Pom commitments and other things.”
As far as her future goes, Kikumoto — who is a member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad — said she has thought about influencing possibilities, a la Paige Spiranac.
“I definitely want to become an influencer for sure and do great things,” she told the publication in a previous interview.
“As I look at this opportunity, I’m looking to be a multi-disciplined influencer, whether that be dance, golf, modeling, etc. I’ve got other interests as well which will be announced shortly. I’m sort of like a Swiss army knife.”
In the meantime, though, Kikumoto is savoring the moment with those she holds dear.
“My friends have embraced it, and when this happened it showed me that I have great friends, teammates, and coaches,” she said.
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