Tommy Abuel
Acting
Born: 1942-09-16 in 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
Batang Quiapo
Don Julio Montenegro
Legal Wives
Asad Ampang Alonte
Sabel
Edgardo de Dios
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father
The Better Woman
Ronaldo Ibañez
Destined to be Yours
Vicente Rosales III
Kahit Konting Pagtingin
Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
Dr. Eufemio
Manila in the Claws of Light
Pol
Last Viewing
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
Col. Ruta
Senswal
Scarecrow
Professor Manansala
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Tomas (episode 2)
Immortal
To Love Again
Rodolfo
Second Chances
Ben
Bituing Walang Ningning
Larry Calma
Working Girls
Raul
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
Friends in Love
The Rites of May
Jun
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Suitor
Kahit Wala Ka Na
Forever
Gusting
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
Why Are the Clouds Thin?
Antonio
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
Max Buan
Liwanag sa kabila ng dilim
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
God... Save Me!
Jaime
Gravity
Justino
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!
Efren Montano
Palabra de Honor
Arthur
Should the Skies Clear
Prosecutor