Quick Facts
Born:
1942-09-16
Birthplace:
Tayabas, Quezon
Credits:
76 Total Roles
Tommy Abuel
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Biography
Tommy Abuel (born September 16, 1942) is an acclaimed Filipino actor across film, television, and theater. Originally trained as a lawyer, he established himself as a dominant dramatic figure during the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.
Abuel earned multiple accolades throughout his multi-decade career, including FAMAS Best Supporting Actor awards for his acclaimed performances in Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) and Karma (1981). His extensive film credits include classic feature films such as Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa (1975), Insiang (1976), Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? (1985), and Dahas (1995). On television, he has appeared in prominent roles across long-running series including MariMar (2007), Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real (2014), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2018), and Lolong (2022).
Abuel earned multiple accolades throughout his multi-decade career, including FAMAS Best Supporting Actor awards for his acclaimed performances in Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) and Karma (1981). His extensive film credits include classic feature films such as Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa (1975), Insiang (1976), Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? (1985), and Dahas (1995). On television, he has appeared in prominent roles across long-running series including MariMar (2007), Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real (2014), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2018), and Lolong (2022).
Known For
Batang Quiapo
Don Julio Montenegro
Manila in the Claws of Light
Pol
The Rites of May
Jun
T-Bird at Ako
Jake
Scarecrow
Professor Manansala
Working Girls
Raul
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Suitor
Bituing Walang Ningning
Larry Calma
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scarecrow MOVIE | Professor Manansala |
| 2023 | Batang Quiapo TV | Don Julio Montenegro |
| 2021 | Legal Wives TV | Asad Ampang Alonte |
| 2019 | The Better Woman TV | Ronaldo Ibañez |
| 2019 | Gravity MOVIE | Justino |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours TV | Vicente Rosales III |
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real TV | Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father |
| 2013 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin TV | Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada |
| 2012 | Of All the Things MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Sabel TV | Edgardo de Dios |