Pugo (comedian)
| Pugo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mariano Contreras |
| Born | July 12, 1910 |
| Died | December 12, 1978 (aged 68) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines[1] |
| Medium | Film, vaudeville, television |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Years active | 1938–1978 |
| Relative(s) | Antonio P. Contreras (grandson) |
Mariano Contreras (July 12, 1910 – December 12, 1978), better known by his stage name Pugo, was a Filipino actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and film director, famous part of the comedy duo Pugo and Togo during the 1930s up to 1950s.[2][3] He was sometimes credited as Mang Nano and was known as the original King of Philippine Comedy.[4]
Contreras performed in movies such as Nukso ng Nukso, released in 1960, 2 Sundalong Kanin (1952), and Kambal Tuko (1952), in which he portrayed Momoy. He was also a film director and has worked on Kababalaghan o Kabulastugan?, released in 1960.
After his comedy partner Togo's death in 1952, Contreras teamed up with Bentot in movies, radio and television.[5] His popular TV shows were Tangtarangtang, Si Tatang Kasi, and Wanted Boarders.
Death
Contreras died on December 12, 1978, in Manila, Philippines, at the age of 68.
In popular culture
- Portrayed by Dindo Divinagracia in the 2024 television series Pulang Araw.
Filmography
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References
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ Pugo Archived 2013-04-19 at archive.today, people.theiapolis.com
- ^ Pugo Archived 2023-11-20 at the Wayback Machine, movie-industry.blogspot.com
- ^ "Remembering Departed Stars". Archived from the original on 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
- ^ Pugo and Bentot, qrst.wordpress.com