Tommy Abuel

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Tommy Abuel

Acting 84 September 16, 1942

Tayabas, Quezon

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 dra…

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Batang Quiapo

Batang Quiapo

6.9 2023 TV Show
Manila in the Claws of Light

Manila in the Claws of Light

7.4 1975 Movie
Legal Wives

Legal Wives

2021 TV Show
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

2014 TV Show
Destined to be Yours

Destined to be Yours

8.0 2017 TV Show
The Better Woman

The Better Woman

2019 TV Show
Working Girls

Working Girls

6.5 1984 Movie
Scarecrow

Scarecrow

6.3 2025 Movie
The Rites of May

The Rites of May

6.5 1976 Movie
Sabel

Sabel

2010 TV Show
T-Bird at Ako

T-Bird at Ako

5.8 1982 Movie
Senswal

Senswal

6.0 2000 Movie

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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).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Scarecrow

    Movie Professor Manansala

  2. 2023
    Batang Quiapo

    TV show Don Julio Montenegro

  3. 2021
    Legal Wives

    TV show Asad Ampang Alonte

  4. 2019
    The Better Woman

    TV show Ronaldo Ibañez

  5. 2019
    Gravity

    Movie Justino

  6. 2017
    Destined to be Yours

    TV show Vicente Rosales III

  7. 2014
    Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

    TV show Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father

  8. 2013
    Kahit Konting Pagtingin

    TV show Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada

  9. 2012
    Of All the Things

    Movie

  10. 2010
    Sabel

    TV show Edgardo de Dios

  11. 2009
    Last Viewing

    Movie

  12. 2009
    Fausta

    Movie Fernando Amorsolo

  13. 2008
    Lovebirds

    Movie

  14. 2007
    Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik

    TV show Daniel Jimenez

  15. 2006
    Don't Give Up On Us

    Movie Robert

  16. 2005
    Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako

    TV show Enrique

More credits
  1. 2003
    Chavit

    Movie Joseling

  2. 2001
    Bakat

    Movie

  3. 2000
    Senswal

    Movie

  4. 1999
    Esperanza: The Movie

    Movie Jaime

  5. 1999
    Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal

    Movie Col. Ruta

  6. 1997
    Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II

    Movie Tomas (episode 2)

  7. 1996
    Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar

    Movie Eusebio Roque

  8. 1996
    Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso

    Movie

  9. 1995
    Second Chances

    Movie Ben

  10. 1995
    The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!

    Movie

  11. 1994
    Forever

    Movie Gusting

  12. 1994
    The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!

    Movie Efren Montano

  13. 1994
    Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita

    Movie

  14. 1993
    Inay

    Movie Defense Attorney

  15. 1993
    Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

    Movie Ruther Batuigas

  16. 1993
    Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa

    Movie

  17. 1993
    The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!

    Movie Efren Montano

  18. 1992
    Akin ang Pangarap Mo

    Movie

  19. 1990
    Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija

    Movie Erning

  20. 1990
    Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos

    Movie

  21. 1989
    Immortal

    Movie

  22. 1989
    Sa Kuko ng Agila

    Movie Lucio

  23. 1989
    Kahit Wala Ka Na

    Movie

  24. 1988
    Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro

    Movie Max Buan