Draft:Pugak

Pugak or his real name is Conrado M. Piring (28 December 1923 - 6 January 1994) is an actor and comedian in the Philippines.

Early life and Career
Pugak was born in 29 December 1923 as Conrado Piring and was the other half of the well-known comedy team Pugak and Tugak in the 1950s-1960s. Tugak was played by Perfecto Piñon, who had to shave his head to match the bald pate of Pugak. They built a reputation as a slapstick version of Pugo and Tugo, regaling audiences with their funny repartees and wisecracks. Theirs was an on-and-off partnership that was many times threated with split-ups, until Tugak called it quits in 1960. But when duty called, the two would gamely get together, albeit temporarily. Pugak went full-steam ahead as a solo comedian, and dabbled as a director. He was an actor and director, known for Kababalaghan o kabulastugan? (1962), North Harbor (1961) and Walang Patawad! (1961). He appreared without Tugak in movies such as Fist to Kill (1972) and Matang Lawin at ang Crazy 4 (1976). Pugak is best known for his TV commercial appearance in the Datu Puti Vinegar brand, whose scrunched-up “mukhasim” expression remains unforgettable to TV viewers.

Pugak died in 6 January 1994 at the age of 70 years and 8 months after his wife, Milagros A. Piring died in 4 May 1993. they are buried at Paraiso Memorial Park, San Mateo, Rizal, Calabarzon, Philippines.