Performer(s) Appeared in Pepino Rodrigo Serrano Gonzales, better known as Pepe the King Prawn, is a character who originally appeared in the television series Muppets Tonight. He is a king prawn who speaks with a Spanish accent and loves to flirt with beautiful women. Born in Madrid, Spain, Pepe spent some time as a chef before moving to Hollywood and following his true calling in show business. He is proud with being a king prawn and hates being called a shrimp. At the start of his career with the Muppets, Pepe appeared on Muppets Tonight as a sidekick to Seymour the Elephant, but has since reappeared in numerous later Muppet productions by himself.