Tommy Abuel

Tommy Abuel

Acting

Born:
1942-09-16
Place of birth:
Tayabas, Quezon

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).

Known For

Filmography

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

6.32025Professor Manansala
Movie
Batang Quiapo

Batang Quiapo

6.92023Don Julio Montenegro
TV
Legal Wives

Legal Wives

2021Asad Ampang Alonte
TV
The Better Woman

The Better Woman

2019Ronaldo Ibañez
TV
Gravity

Gravity

2019Justino
Movie
Destined to be Yours

Destined to be Yours

8.02017Vicente Rosales III
TV
ABCs of Death 2

ABCs of Death 2

5.42014Quinito (segment "I")
Movie
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

2014Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father
TV
Kahit Konting Pagtingin

Kahit Konting Pagtingin

2013Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada
TV
Of All the Things

Of All the Things

2012
Movie
Sabel

Sabel

2010Edgardo de Dios
TV
Last Viewing

Last Viewing

2009
Movie
Fausta

Fausta

2009Fernando Amorsolo
Movie
Lovebirds

Lovebirds

2.02008
Movie
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

2007Daniel Jimenez
TV
Don't Give Up On Us

Don't Give Up On Us

8.02006Robert
Movie
Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako

Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako

8.02005Enrique
TV
Chavit

Chavit

10.02003Joseling
Movie
Bakat

Bakat

4.32001
Movie
Senswal

Senswal

6.02000
Movie
Esperanza: The Movie

Esperanza: The Movie

9.51999Jaime
Movie
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal

Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal

6.21999Col. Ruta
Movie
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

7.51997Tomas (episode 2)
Movie
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar

Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar

8.01996Eusebio Roque
Movie
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso

Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso

10.01996
Movie
Second Chances

Second Chances

7.51995Ben
Movie
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!

The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!

1995
Movie
Forever

Forever

8.01994Gusting
Movie
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!

The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!

8.01994Efren Montano
Movie
Relaks ka, Lang Sagot Kita

Relaks ka, Lang Sagot Kita

8.01994
Movie
Inay

Inay

4.21993Defense Attorney
Movie
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

5.01993Ruther Batuigas
Movie
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa

Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa

7.01993
Movie
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!

The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!

9.01993Efren Montano
Movie
Akin ang Pangarap Mo

Akin ang Pangarap Mo

7.01992
Movie
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija

Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija

6.51990Erning
Movie
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos

Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos

7.01990
Movie
Immortal

Immortal

8.51989
Movie
Sa Kuko ng Agila

Sa Kuko ng Agila

1989Lucio
Movie
Kahit Wala Ka Na

Kahit Wala Ka Na

8.51989
Movie
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro

Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro

8.01988Max Buan
Movie
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

10.01987
Movie
Always and Forever

Always and Forever

8.01986
Movie
God... Save Me!

God... Save Me!

10.01985Jaime
Movie
Bomba Arienda

Bomba Arienda

4.01985
Movie
Why Are the Clouds Thin?

Why Are the Clouds Thin?

8.01985Antonio
Movie
Heartache City

Heartache City

3.31985Francis
Movie
Bituing Walang Ningning

Bituing Walang Ningning

5.51985Larry Calma
Movie
Lalakwe

Lalakwe

4.51985Martin Poblador
Movie
Magchumikap Ka!

Magchumikap Ka!

9.01985
Movie
Bukas... May Pangarap

Bukas... May Pangarap

8.01984
Movie
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga

May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga

1.01984Manny Velez
Movie
Working Girls

Working Girls

6.51984Raul
Movie
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

1984
Movie
Should the Skies Clear

Should the Skies Clear

7.81984Prosecutor
Movie
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik

Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik

1983
Movie
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night

A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night

6.41983Suitor
Movie
To Love Again

To Love Again

8.71983Rodolfo
Movie
Palabra de Honor

Palabra de Honor

3.01983Arthur
Movie
Friends in Love

Friends in Love

7.01983
Movie