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 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.
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.
Contreras died on December 12, 1978, in Manila, Philippines at the age of 68.