Tommy Abuel
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
Credits
- 2025 · Scarecrow as Professor Manansala
- 2023 · Batang Quiapo as Don Julio Montenegro
- 2021 · Legal Wives as Asad Ampang Alonte
- 2019 · The Better Woman as Ronaldo Ibañez
- 2017 · Destined to be Yours as Vicente Rosales III
- 2016 · Gravity as Justino
- 2014 · Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real as Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father
- 2013 · Kahit Konting Pagtingin as Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada
- 2012 · Of All the Things as
- 2010 · Sabel as Edgardo de Dios
- 2009 · Last Viewing as
- 2009 · Fausta as Fernando Amorsolo
- 2008 · Lovebirds as
- 2007 · Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik as Daniel Jimenez
- 2006 · Don't Give Up On Us as Robert
- 2005 · Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako as Enrique
- 2003 · Chavit as Joseling
- 2001 · Bakat as
- 2000 · Senswal as
- 1999 · Esperanza: The Movie as Jaime
- 1999 · Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal as Col. Ruta
- 1997 · Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II as Tomas (episode 2)
- 1996 · Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar as Eusebio Roque
- 1996 · Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso as
- 1995 · Second Chances as Ben
- 1995 · The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust! as
- 1994 · Forever as Gusting
- 1994 · The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! as Efren Montano
- 1994 · Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita as
- 1993 · Inay as Defense Attorney
- 1993 · Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Ruther Batuigas
- 1993 · Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa as
- 1993 · The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! as Efren Montano
- 1992 · Akin ang Pangarap Mo as
- 1990 · Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija as Erning
- 1990 · Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos as
- 1989 · Immortal as
- 1989 · Sa Kuko ng Agila as Lucio
- 1989 · Kahit Wala Ka Na as
- 1988 · Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro as Max Buan
- 1987 · Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan as
- 1986 · Always and Forever as
- 1985 · God... Save Me! as Jaime
- 1985 · Bomba Arienda as
- 1985 · Why Are the Clouds Thin? as Antonio
- 1985 · Heartache City as Francis
- 1985 · Bituing Walang Ningning as Larry Calma
- 1985 · Lalakwe as Martin Poblador
- 1985 · Magchumikap Ka! as
- 1984 · Bukas... May Pangarap as
- 1984 · May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Manny Velez
- 1984 · Working Girls as Raul
- 1984 · May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo as
- 1984 · Should the Skies Clear as Prosecutor
- 1983 · Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik as
- 1983 · A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Suitor
- 1983 · To Love Again as Rodolfo
- 1983 · Palabra de Honor as Arthur
- 1983 · Friends in Love as
- 1982 · Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? as Dr. Eufemio
- 1982 · T-Bird at Ako as Jake
- 1981 · Karma as
- 1979 · Hermano Pule as
- 1977 · Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman as Noel Quintero
- 1977 · Lalaki, Babae Kami! as
- 1977 · Mga Basag Na Kristal as
- 1977 · Liwanag sa kabila ng dilim as
- 1976 · Divorce: Pilipino Style as
- 1976 · Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik as
- 1976 · The Rites of May as Jun
- 1975 · Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa as
- 1975 · Manila in the Claws of Light as Pol
- 1973 · Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay as
- 1973 · Paru-parong itim as
- 1973 · Now and Forever as
- 1972 · Remembrance as