Pedro Pascal’s got a twin — and he lives in Brooklyn. A Pedro Pascal look-alike contest held this Father’s Day in New York crowned lighting designer George Gountas as the winner, snatching a modest $50 cash prize and a full year of burritos from the Lower East Side’s Son Del North Mexican joint.
Gountas, who works behind the scenes at The Daily Show, isn’t exactly TikTok famous — in fact, he’s not even on social media. But that didn’t stop his wife, Jenny Gania, from pushing him into the spotlight. “It’s Father’s Day. You have to go. It’s going to be your Father’s Day treat,” she reportedly told him, insisting he channel his inner Mandalorian for the night. She wasn’t wrong. Not only did Gountas beat out 30 other thirsty competitors, but he did it while exuding the chill confidence of someone who doesn’t know he’s hot. “Now he’s going to be everywhere,” Gania added.
Serving Face and Spicy Drama
This campy contest wasn’t just a gag — it was also a bit of subtle shade. Annisha Garcia, owner of Son Del North Mexican, created the event after Pascal once declared there was no “good Mexican food in New York.” Not on Garcia’s watch. “There is, and we are here,” she clapped back, turning a food critique into a full-on fiesta.
Though Pascal himself didn’t show, fans are hoping this Brooklyn twin moment leads to a face-off someday. After all, Pascal is a full-blown queer ally — a fierce one at that. He’s spoken out in defense of his trans sibling, even calling out J.K. Rowling’s “heinous loser behavior” over anti-trans legal rulings. Whether you’re team Game of Thrones or team burrito, this is the kind of allyship that gets our engines running.
A Toast to Queer Culture and Found Family Vibes
Beyond the cheeky nature of the contest, there’s something heartfelt about a moment where a queer-loved icon like Pedro Pascal gets a tribute that blends Latino culture, New York sass, and family love. Gountas might not be gay, but he’s now part of a weird and wonderful queer-adjacent moment that celebrates found family, food, and the beauty of looking like a snack — literally and figuratively.
As queer folks continue carving out space in media, food, and fandom, moments like these remind us: the revolution will be memeable, well-lit, and probably served with guac on the side.