Pugo

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 as one-half of the comedy team Pugo and Tugo during the 1930s up to 1950s. He has sometimes been credited as Mang Nano and was known as the original King of Philippine Comedy.

Pugo is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Lalaban Kami (1961), Triplets (1961), Ang Kandidato (1949), Tomadachi Zona (1946), Pitong Pasiklab (1962), Troop 11 (1957), Dash A Lotsa Nonsents! (1978), Ganyan Lang Ang Buhay (1953). The recorded credits span 1940 to 1978, including 28 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.