Pedro Pascal Got Fired A Lot

Update: 2025-08-14

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Chilean-born actor Pedro Pascal has faced countless on-screen challenges, including cosmic battles and cartel kingpins. He's nominated for an Emmy for his role on the HBO series, The Last of Us. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about getting fired from restaurant jobs, his dance training, and his parents' exile from Chile.

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Pedro Pascal Got Fired A Lot

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Pedro Pascal Got Fired A Lot

Pedro Pascal Got Fired A Lot