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.
Later adopting the screenname "Mura", Padua had break in his entertainment career in 2003, when he became associated with Mahal, an actress-comedian who also has dwarfism. Mura became known as Mahal's "twin" and occasionally played the "sidekick" roles to characters portrayed by actor Vhong Navarro.
Mura also ventured into singing with Noemi Tesorero, better known as Mahal, who also has dwarfism, with whom he formed a tandem in Magandang Tanghali Bayan.
Mura played roles in several feature films such as Volta (2004), D' Anothers (2005), Agent X44 (2007) and Supahpapalicious (2008) and Kimidora and the Temple of Kyeme (2012). Mura also made appearances in other television shows such as Majika (2006) and Supertwins (2007). In 2005, he was able to purchase farmland in Bicol using his earning as an actor.
Accidents and later career Mura's career saw a decline in 2010. He was involved in a vehicular accident while riding a tricycle which affected his hips and legs. The accident caused him to have long-term difficulty in walking affecting his future prospects in acting.
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 making him unable to run.
As of 2021, Mura works as a farmer in Bicol, but still intends to return to showbiz.
On April 27, 2024, Mura's 2-story home in Purok 3, Sitio Abibling, Barangay Tupas, Ligao was razed by fire. He only saved his cellphone and a storage box. Interviewed in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho May 5 episode, Soho led comedians Ai-Ai delas Alas, Pokwang, Jayson Gainza, Empoy Marquez, and Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon President Imelda Papin in extending financial aids to Mura.
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 Guest Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Komiks Episode: "Alpha Omega Girl" Credited as "Mura" 2007 Super Twins Metallad Supporting Cast / Antagonist Magic Kamison Rufo Episode: "Little Big Rufo" Credited as "Mura" 2007—2008 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Buboy Guest Cast 2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Tasya Fantasya Pookalakala Supporting Cast / Protagonist 2009 Midnight DJ Demonyong Ahas Guest Cast / Antagonist 2009—2010 Darna Impy / Impakta Guest Cast / Antagonist 2010—2011 My Driver Sweet Lover Boy Baldado Episode: "Pamilya at mga kaibigan ni Rocky" Credited as "Mura" 2012 Enchanted Garden Bonsai Extended Cast 2015—2016 #ParangNormal Activity Nuno Boy 2018 Tadhana Angelo Episode: "Little Tatay" Credited as "Mura"
Discography +Singles Year Title Album Label 2003 Ayoko Na Sa' Yo Mag Otso-Otso Tayo Bayan Star RecordsCutie Cute, CuteMahal At MuraCutie Cute, CutePinay Pie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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