Mura

Allan Padua (born March 26, 1969), known professionally as Mura, is a Filipino actor and comedian who has dwarfism.

Early life Allan Padua was born in Guinobatan, Albay. He spent most of his childhood in Guinobatan with his 13 siblings. Born with dwarfism, his father believes that he inherited his small stature from the doll his mother used to play with through the folk belief of lihi. Allan Padua received ridicule growing up in elementary school and by his neighbors due to his small stature.

Career Padua capitalized on his condition by working as a ball juggler for five years as a means to financially support his family. He aspired to be an actor, and sang as a pastime. In 2002, he went to Manila for better job opportunities securing a role as a backup dancer. He was then scouted by a talent manager who asked him to play a bigger role in a show. and occasionally played the "sidekick" roles to characters portrayed by actor Vhong Navarro. with Noemi Tesorero, better known as Mahal, who also has dwarfism, with whom he formed a tandem in Magandang Tanghali Bayan.

Mura was to feature in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, sometime prior to key actor Eddie Garcia's death in 2019, but the stint did not push through due to Mura's weakened legs

As of 2021, Mura works as a farmer in Bicol, but still intends to return to showbiz.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2004 Volta 9 Volts 2005 D' Anothers Vic 2007 Agent X44 Anton / Agent Junior Iskalibers 2008 Supahpapalicious Macho 2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Lolo / herbal doctor 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Lolo / Herbal Doctor

Television/digital Series Year Title Role Notes Source 2003—2004 Masayang Tanghali, Bayan / MTB: Ang Saya-Saya Abby (host; Mahal's "twin") 2004 Marina Ninja Other Creatures Maalaala Mo Kaya Mura Episode: "Lupa" Credited as "Mura" Wansapanataym Dondee Episode: "Dondee, da Duwende" 2006 Majika