Argentine transforms resemblance to Bruce Willis into a global career as an official look-alike (Instagram / @dobledebruce)
Pablo Perillo, a 56-year-old Argentine, has always dreamed of being an artist, but his resemblance to Bruce Willis ultimately defined his path.
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Initially, he resisted the comparisons, but people kept commenting on his incredible resemblance to the Hollywood star, to the point that he could no longer ignore it. The initial resistance turned into acceptance when he realized that this resemblance could be an opportunity.
It all started in 2002, when a contest to find look-alikes of Hollywood stars appeared in the newspaper. His friends encouraged him to participate, highlighting that his resemblance to Bruce Willis was an advantage. He won the contest and traveled to Los Angeles to attend the SAG Awards, where he had a surreal experience being mistaken for the actor by various celebrities.
With this, he realized that his role as a look-alike could be a lucrative career. Since then, Perillo has traveled the world representing Bruce Willis in advertising campaigns and events, sometimes being treated as the actor himself.
Despite the success, Perillo maintains a careful relationship with his role as a look-alike, avoiding bizarre situations or those that might tarnish his image. He strives to maintain authenticity while respecting the legacy of Bruce Willis, honoring the actor’s image.
His work has led him to meet incredible places and people, and he still hopes to one day meet the real Bruce Willis in person.
Source: Infobae . Photo and video: Tiktok @brucew007. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
