Self-proclaimed “cool slutty daddy” Pedro Pascal is doing much more than just leaving the internet dying of thirst.

The Latinx Mandalorian and fungus-fighting apocalyptic smuggler has become a symbol of modern masculinity.

Whether he's aware of it or not, the 47-year-old is defying machismo, a strong sense of masculine pride rooted within traditional Latin American culture, and his actions—showing his unapologetic support for the LGBTQ+ community, taking a stance on abortion rights, confidently wearing the color marigold—are setting a new example for Latinx men everywhere.

Here, read one writer’s take on Pascal’s ability to break the rules with confidence, and how his impact is much greater than anyone might actually realize.