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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
An NYC Mexican restaurant held a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest. Its owner said the results were ‘better than Hinge'
After hearing Pedro Pascal claim there is 'no good Mexican food' in New York City, one restaurant was determined to fight back. On Sunday (June 15), Orchard Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan was essentially blocked off as a crowd of people gathered in the rain to witness a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest in honor of the Mexican restaurant Son Del North's first anniversary. Given the success of prior lookalike contests, such as the viral Timothée Chalamet contest back in October 2024, chef and founder of Son Del North, Annisha Garcia, said her brother approached her about doing one for The Last of Us actor. 'We just did a little Canva thing, and then we posted, and yeah, that was it,' Garcia, whose restaurant had been hosting celebratory events all weekend, told The Independent. According to the Instagram post, the winner would receive a $50 cash prize in addition to one year of free burritos. The second- and third-place winners received gift cards ($50 and $25, respectively), while the top ten finalists won free bean and cheese burritos. The original plan had been to continue their regular service throughout the contest, but after glancing at the Google form RSVP list, the Son del North team quickly put up a blast Instagram post, announcing that they would be closing down at 12 p.m. to prepare for the crowd. Garcia admitted that both she and her staff were disappointed by the miserable weather in the city on Sunday, adding that they were unsure if it would keep competitors away. 'We were sad because it was raining, and we were like, 'No one is gonna come,'' she said. 'Then people started showing up and we were like 'Oh my god!'' The contest began at exactly 1 p.m., with 25 potential Pedros and a crowd whispering in the hopes that, similar to Chalamet's contest, the Gladiator II actor would make an appearance. Some crowd members simply became part of the event by accident, wondering why everyone was gathering in front of a Mexican restaurant before getting sucked in by the free burritos and T-shirts being tossed around. Meanwhile, Garcia noted a third reason why the crowd might have been there. 'This is better than Hinge,' she said. As The Independent began speaking to the contestants, it became clear that many of them had been convinced to enter by their friends or girlfriends. 'My girlfriend believes I look like Pedro Pascal,' Kelly Doule, also known as Pedro number one, told us. 'I'm not convinced of it myself, but she is. So it's kind of like a bet between us that I look more like him.' He admitted that to prepare for the role, he even shaved his beard and trimmed his mustache. Another contestant, Evan Lundstrom, said: 'I've probably had over eight people within the last year tell me that I look like Pedro Pascal, so here I am.' The contest began with the initial 25 Pedros making individual appearances on a podium in front of the restaurant, doing everything they could to win over the baying crowd. Some even recruited the help of their dogs or children. However, at the last second, a 26th person begged to be part of the contest, claiming that he was late due to his commute from Brooklyn. Following the first round, a group of three judges chopped the potential Pedros down to 10, which was then narrowed down to three. As the final trio took the stage all at once, a clear winner was determined as everyone started immediately chanting for Pedro number five, whose real name is George Gountas. Gountas admitted to The Independent following his win that he entered the contest on a whim, after his co-workers at The Daily Show told him that he looked like Pascal. Despite working in the television industry as a lighting technician, Gountas doesn't have any social media accounts. 'I've been off of all social media for like seven years,' he said. 'I've been told I don't exist, but now I guess I do because I'm the Pedro Pascal lookalike winner.'
Cosmopolitan
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Gladiator sandals are making a comeback! Shop the 15 best pairs that you'll wear all summer long
We've lost count of the number of throwback fashion items reappearing in our wardrobes as of late. From '70s flared jeans to bubble hems that reigned supreme in the 2000s, the latest style statement set to re-enter the fashion cycle is none other than gladiator sandals. And here we were thinking wedges were the most controversial sandal trend this summer... Immediately identifiable by multiple straps criss-crossing over the top of the foot – and sometimes lacing all the way up calves, too – creating a 'caged' effect, the fussy footwear was seen on a number of SS25 runways, including at Dior, Isabel Marant and Alberta Ferretti. While ancient Romans used to wear them everywhere, including into battle (hence the shoe's name), most recently (read: circa 2007), they adorned the feet of Sienna Miller, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. So, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at the sandals' reemergence in 2025, given our current penchant for nostalgia, along with the fact they go hand-in-hand with the boho revival we're currently experiencing. It's not too late to add a pair to your Glastonbury packing list! Or, look to Tom Ford's AW24 collection for inspo, where bejewelled and heeled gladiators were styled with slinky evening dresses and sharp tailoring, confirming they're just as much a summer holiday staple. Yep, this trend has been coming since last season, maybe Paul Mescal's turn in Gladiator II is the real source of this trend revival?! He is a fashion icon, after all. If you're wanting to get in on the look, now is the time to do so with the sun well and truly out. To find the best gladiator sandals for you, we've rounded up our favourites on the high street and beyond, from OTT knee-high designs to more subtle takes that have been given a modern update.
Pink Villa
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Pedro Pascal Has Wild Reaction to Dakota Johnson Getting Injured on Sets of Fifty Shades of Grey: ‘I Got Whiplash…'
Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson have a brilliant chemistry together, and it is quite evident in the trailer of Materialists. Ahead of the movie's release, the co-stars got together for a fun rapid fire with Vogue, where they hilariously recalled getting hurt on the sets of their previous movies. While answering the question, Pascal randomly went on to list the injuries, but the Madame Web star recalling the incident and saying it out loud was the highlight of the interview. Pedro Pascal's hilarious reaction to Dakota Johnson's injury During the fun segment with the media portal, Johnson went on to ask Pascal, 'Have you ever had an accident while filming?" In response, the actor replied that he had gotten hurt for real, and just as he was about to list down the things, the actress interrupted to say that she had been hurt too. The movie star revealed, 'I got whiplash from Fifty Shades of Grey.' Johnson's response got Pascal to laugh uncontrollably, while the actress, too, giggled, knowing that she had won the round with just that response. The Gladiator II star went on to say, 'This is my favorite thing.' Meanwhile, Dakota Johnson portrayed the role of Anastasia in the three-part movie series. The actress got hurt after being thrown off the bed a few times to get the scene correct. As for her upcoming movie, the actress is cast alongside Pascal and Chris Evans. The trio has been entertaining their fans in every interview that they have been together in for the promotions of Materialists. In the previous appearance with the Captain America star on the red carpet of an event, the duo engaged in a fun banter, as they were caught kissing Pascal's cutout. Materialists hit theaters on June 13.
Extra.ie
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Acting nonchalant while Paul Mescal bowls beside you? These TikTokers nailed it
These TikTok users have shared their hilarious reaction to running into none other than Paul Mescal while out at their local bowling alley. While clearly excited to run into the Gladiator II star out and about in London, the group of friends opted to play it cool over fangirling. Sharing the short clip to social media, the moment quickly went viral, garnering over 400K views and counting. These TikTok users have shared their hilarious reaction to running into none other than Paul Mescal while out at their local bowling alley. Pic:Soundtracked to Party 4 U by Charli XCX, the video shows a brief clip of Paul bowling a strike followed by clips of the friend group acting unbothered by his presence. TikTok user @laurennntaylorr aptly captioned the video: 'pov acting nonchalant when paul mescal is bowling next to you.' Fans of the star were quick to take to the comments, with many jealous of the chance interaction. 'I would honestly let him hit me with the bowling ball,' one viewer joked, while another added: 'Nah you best believe I'd win him over with my bowling skills.' 'I'd be the opposite of whatever nonchalant is. i'd be chalant,' a third confessed. 'Seeing paul mescal at a bowling alley is one of the worst things that could ever happen to me mentally that would change the trajectory of my life a million times over,' a fourth penned. Elsewhere, Paul was visibly emotional late last month after his latest film received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. The Maynooth man starts alongside Josh O'Connor in queer romance The History of Sound, which premiered at the iconic film festival. The film, which spans over a few decades, was director by Oliver Hermanus and sees Paul play talented singer Lionel who leaves his family and meets David (played by O'Connor) for a brief period.
Geek Tyrant
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Ryan Coogler Remembers Reaction to Denzel Washington's Reveal That He's Joining BLACK PANTHER III — GeekTyrant
Marvel is known both for its secrecy, and its pageantry, when it comes to revealing big name stars in the studio's upcoming films. They've been known to do it from the Comic-Con stage, to roaring fans, as well as via five-and-a-half-hour livestreams a la Avengers: Doomsday . So when Denzel Washington casually dropped the bomb that he was going to join the cast of Ryan Coogler's Marvel sequel, Black Panther III , fans and studio execs alike were stunned. A lesser actor may have been in major trouble, but in the case of Academy Award-winner Washington, it seems like everyone was just amused. During an appearance on the podcast 7PM in Brooklyn (via CB), Coogler was asked directly about the comments Washington made while on the Gladiator II press tour. The filmmaker revealed that he is indeed hoping to work with Washington in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Coogler spent some time discussing his close personal history with Washington, explaining how he's fortunate enough to view the Hollywood icon as 'family.' He's been hoping to collaborate with Washington and is excited for them to work together. Coogler explained, 'There's no fiction out there. Denzel is family at this point … I've been trying to work with him since day one. I think he's the greatest living actor, and in terms of what he means to our culture, forget about it. I've been talking to him about this to him for a long time … I was surprised when he mentioned it, but it's not like it's not true.' Washington called Coogler after his reveal and apologized for spilling the news. We still don't know who the actor will play in the sequel, but it's bound to be good. Black Panther III is currently in development, but it has not been officially dated on Marvel's release schedule yet. Stay tuned for updates.
