Pedro Pascal Look-Alike
It was a day of mustaches, mandalorian helmets, leather jackets, and internet-breaking charm in Manhattan, as the first-ever Pedro Pascal Look-Alike Contest brought hundreds of fans and impersonators to the heart of the city. From Times Square to Washington Square Park, the streets were overflowing with enthusiasm, facial hair, and more than a few Grogu plushies as contestants competed for the title of “Most Pedro.”
The event, hosted by fan group Pascalistas United and sponsored by local Mexican eatery La Vida Loca Taqueria, paid homage to one of the most beloved actors of the last decade — Pedro Pascal.
Born in Chile and raised in the United States, Pascal has become a household name through an impressive slate of roles. He first garnered attention as the confident, vengeful Oberyn Martell in HBO’s Game of Thrones, then went on to star as DEA agent Javier Peña in Netflix’s Narcos. But it was his lead role in Disney+’s The Mandalorian as the mysterious bounty hunter Din Djarin — and more recently as Joel Miller in HBO’s The Last of Us — that cemented his status as a pop culture icon. With his signature mustache, gentle demeanor, and ability to portray hardened but soft-hearted protectors, Pascal has been dubbed “the Internet’s Daddy” by fans who love both his roles and his real-life charm.
So it’s no surprise that when word of a Pedro look-alike contest spread on social media, dozens of men — and even a few women — showed up ready to channel the actor’s unique vibe. The rules were simple: look like Pedro, act like Pedro, and feel like Pedro. Contestants came dressed as his most iconic characters, including Joel, Din Djarin, Oberyn Martell, and even Maxwell Lord from Wonder Woman 1984. One man carried a cardboard box labeled “The Last of Lunch,” containing a burrito and a Funko Pop.
Judges — which included a Pascal superfan, a TikTok Pedro impersonator, and drag artist Pédra Pascal — scored contestants on appearance, style, mannerisms, and fan engagement. After several rounds of walk-offs, scene reenactments, and one impromptu dance-off, ten finalists remained. But the crowd favorite and eventual winner was “Pedro No. 5”: George Countas, a 42-year-old art teacher and father of two from Brooklyn.
“I just love his work. Pedro plays these strong characters who are also deeply vulnerable, and that’s something I really connect with,” Countas said in an interview after his win. “Plus, my kids told me I already kinda looked like him, so I figured — why not try?”
For his uncanny resemblance, quiet confidence, and impressive line delivery (“You have no idea what loss is,” he growled as Joel), Countas received a $50 cash prize — and a golden burrito card worth a year’s supply of free burritos from La Vida Loca.
The taqueria’s manager, Carla Mendoza, said the sponsorship was a no-brainer. “Pedro Pascal is burrito energy,” she laughed. “Soft on the inside, spicy on the outside. We’re thrilled to be part of it.”
Beyond the fun and prizes, the event was a love letter to one of the rare actors who has managed to win over multiple generations. Attendees ranged from Gen Z teens in cosplay to older fans who appreciated Pascal’s earlier work in indie films and theater. Parents, kids, and tourists all joined in on the fun, many stopping to take selfies with the army of Pedros.
Social media lit up with videos and photos from the contest, prompting Pascal himself to respond on Instagram with a reposted clip and the caption: “Can I be Pedro No. 101?”
Fans are already demanding that the contest become an annual tradition — and the organizers say they’re listening. Plans are reportedly underway for a “PedroCon” fan convention in 2026, complete with panels, screenings, and more look-alike challenges in both New York and Los Angeles.
Until then, George Countas will hold the unofficial crown as New York’s favorite Pedro. When asked what he planned to do next, he smiled and said, “Probably eat a burrito. Maybe two. And then rewatch The Last of Us.”
One thing’s clear: in the city that never sleeps, for one glorious day, Pedro Pascal was everywhere — and it was beautiful.
