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George Gountas, a 'Daily Show' staffer and Emmy-nominated lighting designer, won a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest in Brooklyn, receiving a cash prize and free burritos, amid a growing trend of celebrity lookalike competitions.
George Gountas, a lighting designer for The Daily Show, gained viral fame after winning a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest in Brooklyn, which was organized to challenge Pascal's comments on New York's Mexican food. His resemblance to Pascal has led to media attention, social media interactions, and support from colleagues, with Gountas enjoying his moment of fame and the promise of burritos for a year.
A NYC dad, George Gountas, won a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest on Father's Day, receiving $50 and free burritos, after being recognized for his resemblance to the actor, which was sparked by Pascal's recent roles and comments about Mexican food in NYC.
A Mexican restaurant in NYC held a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest for its first anniversary, drawing a crowd despite rainy weather, with George Gountas winning the contest after being convinced by colleagues he resembled the actor.
Actor Glen Powell hosted a lookalike contest in Austin, Texas, offering the winner's parents or a family member a cameo in his next film. Although Powell was filming in the UK, his mother and aunt judged the event, crowning Maxwell Braunstein as the winner. Powell, known for including his parents in his films, made the announcement via FaceTime, adding humor by joking about a heist with his lookalikes.
Actor Glen Powell promised a cameo in his next film to the winner of a lookalike contest held in his hometown of Austin, Texas. The event, which featured various Powell lookalikes, was attended by his family and organized by Kate Carpenter. Powell, currently filming in England, participated via FaceTime, humorously offering the winner a cameo for a family member in his next movie. Max Braunstein won the contest, receiving a cowboy hat, free queso for a year, and a monetary prize.
Ben Shabad won the Jeremy Allen White Lookalike Contest held in Humboldt Park, Chicago, attracting over a thousand fans and sixty contestants. The event, organized by Kelsey Cassaro and Taylor Vaske, celebrated White's role as Carmy in "The Bear." Shabad, dressed as Carmy, took home a ribbon, $50, and a pack of cigarettes. The contest, inspired by similar events in other cities, was a hit, drawing a large crowd and media attention.
A Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest was held in Humboldt Park, Chicago, attracting over 50 participants and hundreds of spectators. The event, organized by Kelsey Cassaro and Taylor Vaske, offered a $50 prize and a pack of Marlboro Reds. Ben Shabad, a mental health therapist, won the contest, which celebrated the actor known for his role in "The Bear." The event follows similar celebrity lookalike contests in other cities, and although White did not attend, the competition drew fans of his shows "The Bear" and "Shameless."
A Harry Styles lookalike contest took place in London's Soho Square, attracting 12 participants and over 100 spectators. Organized by journalist Katrina Mirpuri, the event featured categories like best style and hair, with a £50 grand prize. Oscar Journeaux won the contest, while Mitch Rothwell was the runner-up. The event celebrated Styles' iconic status and provided a fun community experience for fans.