Pedro Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile, on April 2, 1975. His mother, Veronica, is a historian, and his father, Jose, is an engineer. When he was two years old, his family moved to California. He started acting in high school and then attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City. After graduation, he landed a role on the ABC soap opera “One Life to Live.” He also had recurring roles on the TV shows “My So-Called Life” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” In the film he has appeared in “The Good German,” “Nacho Libre,” and “Eyes Wide Shut.” He currently stars as Oberyn Martell in the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”
Pedro Pascal’s early life
Pedro Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile, on October 2, 1975. His parents are Jesús Iván Zúñiga-Pascal and Veronica Pascal-Ureta. He has two sisters, Andrea and Fernanda. When he was five, his family moved to Orange County, California. Pedro attended Villa Park High School and later Orange Coast College. He studied acting at the Actor’s Conservatory Program at South Coast Repertory.
Pascal’s first professional acting role was in the play El Nogalar for which he received critical acclaim. He has also appeared in films such as The Mechanic, Girl Walks Into A Bar, and The Adjustment Bureau. Most recently, he had a recurring role on the HBO series Game of Thrones as Oberyn Martell.
Pascal’s acting career
Pascal’s acting career began in the early 2000s with small roles in television shows such as “ER” and “The Guardian.” He gained prominence for his role as Omar Santiago in the police procedural drama “The Shield.” Pascal went on to star in several films, including “Snitch” (2013), “Need for Speed” (2014), and “Sicario” (2015). He has also had leading roles in the Netflix series “Narcos” (2015-2017) and “The Mandalorian” (2019-present).
Pascal’s personal life
Born in Santiago, Chile, Pascal and his family moved to San Antonio, Texas, when he was two years old. His mother worked as a bank teller, and his father was an auto mechanic. Pascal first developed an interest in acting while attending Northridge Middle School. He went on to study at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City.
Pascal has been married to actress Lily Rabe since 2008. The couple has one daughter together. Pascal is fluent in Spanish and often uses his skills to help with translations on set. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.
Conclusion
Pedro Pascal had a very difficult early life, growing up in a war-torn country and losing his father at a young age. However, he has overcome these challenges to become a successful actor. He is proof that with determination and hard work, anything is possible.
