NYC Dad Wins Pedro Pascal Lookalike Contest
- George Gountas, a Brooklyn father, reluctantly attended a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest Sunday and walked away victorious.
- Gountas' wife, Jenny Gania, said people first noted the resemblance to pascal, star of "The Mandalorian" and "Game of Thrones," when the latter series premiered.
- Annisha Garcia, chef and co-owner of the restaurant, said the contest was inspired by Pascal's 2023 comment about the lack of good Mexican food in New York City.
A Brooklyn dad, George Gountas, unexpectedly seized a new role, triumphing at a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest on the Lower East Side.The event, held at Son Del North, awarded Gountas $50 and a year’s supply of burritos, a prize perfectly suited for a champion. Inspired by Pascal’s commentary on NYC’s Mexican food scene, the contest aimed too inject joy, a secondary keyword, into the community. News Directory 3 is thrilled to share this feel-good story of a father’s unexpected win.Gountas’ wife urged him to compete, and his resemblance to the “Mandalorian” star sealed his victory. Now, he plans to relish his burritos and explore potential social media avenues. Discover what’s next …
Brooklyn Dad Takes on New role, Wins Pedro Pascal Look-Alike Contest
George Gountas, a Brooklyn father, reluctantly attended a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest Sunday and walked away victorious. The event, held at Son Del North Mexican restaurant on the Lower East Side, awarded Gountas $50 and a year’s supply of burritos for his resemblance to the actor.
Gountas’ wife, Jenny Gania, said people first noted the resemblance to pascal, star of “The Mandalorian” and “Game of Thrones,” when the latter series premiered. Gania encouraged her husband to enter the contest as a Father’s Day treat.
Annisha Garcia, chef and co-owner of the restaurant, said the contest was inspired by Pascal’s 2023 comment about the lack of good Mexican food in New York City. Garcia said she wanted to prove him wrong.
wim Shih, also a co-owner, said the event aimed to spread joy. “There’s just so much sadness in the world right now, and we wanted to be a bit of sunshine today amidst all that,” Shih said.
One contestant sported a t-shirt supporting Pascal’s transgender sister, Lux, referencing Pascal’s slogan, “Protect the Dolls.”
What’s next
Gountas plans to enjoy his burritos and embrace his newfound role as a Pedro Pascal look-alike, possibly venturing into the world of social media.