# Watch: Bad Bunny Lookalikes Compete Ahead of Super Bowl
In the vibrant heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, hundreds of fans turned a local taqueria into a street party extravaganza with a **Bad Bunny lookalike contest** celebrating the Puerto Rican superstar’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.[1][2][4] Held on Thursday evening outside Tacolicious, the event organized by the restaurant and community group Mission Loteria drew massive crowds, spilling into bike lanes and parking spots as attendees danced to the artist’s hits under Puerto Rican flag colors of red, white, and blue.[1][2]
The contest buzzed with energy, featuring over 30 contestants channeling Bad Bunny’s signature style—from tight curly wigs, dark facial hair, and unique sunglasses to bold outfits like straw **pava** hats traditionally worn by Puerto Rican farmers and shearling aviator hats inspired by his 2025 Grammy-winning album *Debi Tirar Más Fotos* (I Should Have Taken More Photos).[1][2] Organizers Luis Quiroz and Fiorella Monteza promoted the free-ticketed event with posters urging fans to bring “the fits, the energy, and the sass,” which sold out quickly.[1] “It’s a lot of work to do this, but look at the turnout, it’s great,” Quiroz remarked amid the chaos.[1]
**Abdul Bunny**, a professional impersonator from Cali, Colombia (also referred to as Abdul Ramirez Arroyave), emerged as the grand prize winner, flying in from Mexico for the competition.[1][2][3] Dressed in a red shirt, straw hat over a curly wig, and embodying the singer’s essence, he captivated the crowd.[2] Upon winning the $100 prize, Abdul expressed gratitude in Spanish: “Thank you, I came from Cali to participate in this and this makes me so happy,” before breaking into *Debi Tirar Más Fotos*, with fans singing along.[1][2] In a KTVU interview, the 34-year-old “Abdul Bunny” shared how Super Bowl week in the Bay Area brought constant second looks and photo requests, noting his upcoming local performances.[3] “You can see why he won the contest,” the reporter quipped, highlighting his striking resemblance.[3]
Contestants brought diverse flair. Samuel Ramirez rocked Bad Bunny-esque sunglasses, joking, “I didn’t expect so many Bad Bunnys. The only way there is a clear winner is if he actually shows up.”[1] He didn’t, but the impersonators delivered: a kindergartener in a fedora, white tank top, and bow tie; women in wigs with painted-on beards; and Adam Fox, 24, from Belmont, in a suit, bow tie, and shades.[2] Fox, an aspiring actor and non-Spanish speaker, praised the music’s artistry: “It’s like art. You don’t have to totally understand it. It could just be something that’s beautiful.”[2] Pamela Guo, 33, from San Jose, competed in an aviator hat, shorts, athletic jacket, and fake beard, having traveled to Mexico City for a Bad Bunny concert. “I love to perrear and dance… his last album has deeper lyrics that speak to our shared humanity,” she said.[2]
The festivities extended beyond looks. Inside Tacolicious, fans enjoyed Bad Bunny-inspired drinks, food, and a marketplace by Mission Loteria.[1] Attendees played traditional Mexican **lotería**—akin to bingo—before judging.[1] Outside, a DJ spun tracks like those featuring the Puerto Rican crested toad from his videos, with dancers in toad costumes joining in.[2] One standout twerked (“perreo”) while holding an “ICE Out” sign protesting the Trump administration’s deportation policies, earning roars from the packed crowd.[2]
Fans raved about Bad Bunny’s cultural impact. San Francisco resident Ramona Soberanis, in a customized jersey, gushed, “I love what he represents. I love his humility… He came from humble beginnings, just like a lot of us, and made his culture into his art.”[1] The event underscored Latino pride, with Quiroz emphasizing community celebration ahead of Bad Bunny’s halftime gig at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.[1][2] As one ABC7 clip captured, “He’s completely an icon of the era… this event is huge, bigger than I expected.”[4]
Videos from the night amplify the hype. KTVU’s footage shows Abdul Bunny chatting post-win, his voice and vibe eerily spot-on, while ABC7’s clip pans over the Valencia Street crowd, Bad Bunny’s discography booming as “so many Bad Bunnys” flood the scene.[3][4] Watch them to relive the perreo-packed party: contestants strutting, fans cheering, and pure Puerto Rican energy pulsing through San Francisco.
This lookalike showdown perfectly timed the Super Bowl buildup, transforming a neighborhood spot into a cultural phenomenon.[1][2] With Bad Bunny’s halftime performance looming—his first since the Grammy sweep—events like this highlight his global pull and the Bay Area’s Latino heartbeat.[2][3] Abdul Bunny’s victory cements the fun: even doppelgangers steal the show when the real one’s en route to the biggest stage.
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Original source: BBC News – Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl
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