Dagul

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Dagul
Born
Romeo Queddeng Pastrana

(1958-10-05) October 5, 1958 (age 66)
Upper Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines
Occupation(s) Actor, comedian, model, Politician
Years active1998–2019; 2022–present
Height120 cm (3 ft 11 in)
Children4

Romeo "Romy" Queddeng Pastrana (born October 5, 1958), professionally known as Dagul, is a Filipino actor and comedian best known for being a host of the children's sketch program Goin' Bulilit living legend. He has dwarfism. [1]

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Career

Pastrana was scouted by singer-host Randy Santiago in 1998. [2] Santiago would later dub him "Dagul", which is a colloquial term in Kapampangan meaning "tall" or "big" which contrasts his short stature. [3] [4]

From doing smaller roles in movies such as Isprikitik, Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999) and Juan & Ted: Wanted (2000), Dagul gained even more exposure when he became Long Mejia's sparring partner in GMA's sitcom Kool Ka Lang (2001).

When Mejia transferred to ABS-CBN, Dagul followed him to the new station. Mejia became a regular co-host of Willie Revillame's Masayang Tanghali Bayan, while Dagul made guest appearances.

After the tandem split up, Dagul, became a mainstay of the sitcom Ok Fine Whatever (2003) and Goin' Bulilit where he was the only adult in the children's Sunday gag show. Dagul was the only original cast member of Goin' Bulilit to remain in its entire run until 2019, as the children cast members "graduated" from the show once they became teenagers. [1]

Personal life

In October 2010, Dagul was proclaimed kagawad of Barangay San Jose in Rodriguez, Rizal after receiving the highest number of votes for the position. He campaigned himself as "The Little Man With a Big Heart" and ran on a platform of putting up daycare centers and deploying additional medical personnel in poor areas. [3]

Dagul is married and has four children. Only his youngest daughter, Jkhriez Pastrana, inherited his dwarfism. [1] [5] As of 2022, Dagul works at his local barangay hall as head of its command center and operates a small sari-sari store. [5]

Filmography

Television

Film

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dagul Will Be The Only Cast Member Of 'Goin Bulilit' Who'Ll Never Graduate From The Show". Showbiz Portal (in English and Filipino). 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Dumaual, Mario (15 October 2010). "Pagtulong sa barangay, nagtulak kay Dagul para tumakbo" [Opportunity to help in the barangay, pushed Dagul to run (as kagawad)] (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. Patrol ng Pilipino. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Dagul stands tall after topping barangay polls" (in English and Filipino). ABS-CBN News. 28 October 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Almo, Nerisa (3 October 2007). "Little actors who made it big in showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Emotional Dagul opens up about life after showbiz" . Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  6. ↑ "Dagul back on TV via 'Batang Quiapo'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Kapamilya Toplist: Dagul's superbly amusing, gigantic scenes on Goin' Bulilit". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 19 August 2021.


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