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'' living legend. He has

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Career

Pastrana was scouted by singer-host

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in 1998. Santiago would later dub him "Dagul", which is a colloquial term in

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meaning "tall" or "big" which contrasts his short stature. 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 ''

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'' (2001). When Mejia transferred to ABS-CBN, Dagul followed him to the new station. Mejia became a regular co-host of

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'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.

Personal life

In October 2010, Dagul was proclaimed kagawad of Barangay San Jose in Rodriguez,

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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. Dagul is married and has four children. Only his youngest daughter, Jkhriez Pastrana, inherited his

. As of 2022, Dagul works at his local barangay hall as head of its command center and operates a small

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Filmography

Television

*''

'' (1998–2002) *'' Ok Fine Whatever'' (2003) *''

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: Stuffed Toy'' (2003) *'' Masayang Tanghali Bayan'' (2003–2004) *'' Yes, Yes Show!'' (2004–2005 ) *''

'' (2005–2019; July 1, 2024–September 30, 2024) *''

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: Ang Dakilang Kong Ama'' (2022) *'' Black Rider'' (2023–2024) *'' FPJ's Batang Quiapo'' (2024–present)

Film

*''Yes Darling: Walang Matigas Na Pulis 2'' (1997) *''Isprikitik, Walastik Kung Pumitik'' (1999) *''Juan & Ted: Wanted'' - Chuck (2000) *''Burlesk King Daw, O!'' (2000) *''D'Uragons: Never Umuurong, Always Sumusulong'' (2002) *''Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?'' (2002) *'' Mr. Suave'' (2003) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang'' (2012)

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