Dagul

{{Infobox actor

| name = Dagul

| image =

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| birth_name = Romeo Queddeng

Pastrana

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1958|10|5|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Victorias, Negros Occidental, Philippines

| occupation = Actor, comedian, model, Politician

| years_active = 1998–2019; 2022–present

| height = 60 cm

| children = 4

}}

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.

Career

Pastrana was scouted by singer-host Randy Santiago in 1998.{{cite news|last1=Dumaual|first1=Mario|title=Pagtulong sa barangay, nagtulak kay Dagul para tumakbo|trans-title=Opportunity to help in the barangay, pushed Dagul to run (as kagawad)|url=http://rp3.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/10/25/10/helping-people-drove-dagul-run-polls|accessdate=14 March 2016|agency=Patrol ng Pilipino|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=15 October 2010|language=Filipino|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314113059/http://rp3.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/10/25/10/helping-people-drove-dagul-run-polls|archive-date=14 March 2016|url-status=dead}} Santiago would later dub him "Dagul", which is a colloquial term in Kapampangan meaning "tall" or "big" which contrasts his short stature.{{cite news|title=Dagul stands tall after topping barangay polls|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/28/10/dagul-overjoyed-after-winning-barangay-sk-polls|accessdate=14 March 2016|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=28 October 2010|language=English, Filipino}}{{cite news|last1=Almo|first1=Nerisa|title=Little actors who made it big in showbiz|url=http://www.pep.ph/celeb/spotlight/13988/little-actors-who-made-it-big-in-showbiz#VK8RYxAW0prQ4AkQ.99|accessdate=14 March 2016|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.|date=3 October 2007}}

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.{{cite news|title=Dagul Will Be The Only Cast Member Of 'Goin Bulilit' Who'Ll Never Graduate From The Show|url=http://www.showbiz-portal.com/2013/02/dagul-will-be-only-cast-member-of-goin.html|accessdate=14 March 2016|work=Showbiz Portal|date=1 February 2013|language=English, Filipino|archive-date=14 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314104635/http://www.showbiz-portal.com/2013/02/dagul-will-be-only-cast-member-of-goin.html|url-status=dead}}

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.

Dagul is married and has four children. Only his youngest daughter, Jkhriez Pastrana, inherited his dwarfism.{{cite web |title=Emotional Dagul opens up about life after showbiz |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/22/22/emotional-dagul-opens-up-about-life-after-showbiz |access-date=2022-04-30}} As of 2022, Dagul works at his local barangay hall as head of its command center and operates a small sari-sari store.

Filmography

=Television=

Kool Ka Lang (1998–2002 / GMA Network)
Ok Fine Whatever (2003 / ABS-CBN)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed Toy (2003 / ABS-CBN)
Masayang Tanghali Bayan (2003–2004 / ABS-CBN)
Yes, Yes Show! (2004–2005 / ABS-CBN)
Goin' Bulilit (2005–2019; July 1, 2024–September 30, 2024 / ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / All TV)
Magpakailanman: Ang Dakilang Kong Ama (2022 / GMA Network)
Black Rider (2023–2024 / GMA Network)
FPJ's Batang Quiapo (2024–present / Kapamilya Channel / TV5){{cite news |title=Dagul back on TV via 'Batang Quiapo' |work=ABS-CBN |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/31/dagul-back-on-tv-via-batang-quiapo-1010 |access-date=31 October 2024}}

=Film=

Yes Darling: Walang Matigas Na Pulis 2 (1997)
Isprikitik, Walastik Kung Pumitik (1999){{cite news |title=Kapamilya Toplist: Dagul's superbly amusing, gigantic scenes on Goin' Bulilit |work=ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit/articles-videos/daguls-superbly-amusing-gigantic-scenes-on-goin-bulilit-13616 |access-date=19 August 2021}}
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)
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2007)
Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang (2012)