Togo (comedian)

Andres Solomon (November 30, 1905 – November 3, 1952), better known by his stage name Togo, was a Filipino actor, comedian and vaudevillian, famous as one half of the comedy team Pugo and Togo during the 1930s to 1950s until his death, which he was being replaced by Bentot from 1952.[1][2][3]

As an actor, Solomon performed in movies such as Kambal Tuko, released in 1952, in which he portrayed Popoy, Death March (1946), and Arimunding-Munding (1938).

Death

Solomon died of a heart attack on November 3, 1952, during the filming of Dalawang Sundalong Kanin, 27 days before his 47th birthday.

Legacy

Following Togo's death, LVN Pictures produced a short film on the life and death of the comedian and showed it as an added featurette of the movie. Pugo & his fellow on screen comedian partner Togo were both posthumously featured on the YouTube channel Graveyard Pinoy TV, a Filipino inspired version of Graveyard Hollywood TV of California was launched in 2020.

Pugo & his fellow on screen comedian partner Togo were both featured in the 2024 war drama series Pulang Araw, the duo were introduced the sisters Teresita "Morena" Borromeo and Adelina "Chinita" dela Cruz played by Sanya Lopez and Barbie Forteza respectively, he played by comedian Leo Bruno in an uncredited appearance.

References

  1. ^ Togo, people.theiapolis.com
  2. ^ Pugo, movie-industry.blogspot.com
  3. ^ Inquirer.net (26 August 2008). "The greatest comedians of all time". Retrieved August 26, 2008.


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