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).
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Movies (67)
Scarecrow
2025 · Professor Manansala
Gravity
2019 · Justino
Of All the Things
2012
Last Viewing
2009
Fausta
2009 · Fernando Amorsolo
Lovebirds
2008
Don't Give Up On Us
2006 · Robert
Chavit
2003 · Joseling
Bakat
2001
Senswal
2000
Esperanza: The Movie
1999 · Jaime
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
1999 · Col. Ruta
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
1997 · Tomas (episode 2)
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
1996 · Eusebio Roque
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
1996
Second Chances
1995 · Ben
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
1995
Forever
1994 · Gusting
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
1994 · Efren Montano
Relaks ka, Lang Sagot Kita
1994
Inay
1993 · Defense Attorney
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993 · Ruther Batuigas
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
1993
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!
1993 · Efren Montano
Akin ang Pangarap Mo
1992
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija
1990 · Erning
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
1990
Immortal
1989
Sa Kuko ng Agila
1989 · Lucio
Kahit Wala Ka Na
1989
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
1988 · Max Buan
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
1987
Always and Forever
1986
God... Save Me!
1985 · Jaime
Bomba Arienda
1985
Why Are the Clouds Thin?
1985 · Antonio
Heartache City
1985 · Francis
Bituing Walang Ningning
1985 · Larry Calma
Lalakwe
1985 · Martin Poblador
Magchumikap Ka!
1985
Bukas... May Pangarap
1984
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984 · Manny Velez
Working Girls
1984 · Raul
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
Should the Skies Clear
1984 · Prosecutor
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
1983
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
1983 · Suitor
To Love Again
1983 · Rodolfo
Palabra de Honor
1983 · Arthur
Friends in Love
1983
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
1982 · Dr. Eufemio
T-Bird at Ako
1982 · Jake
Karma
1981
Hermano Pule
1979
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977 · Noel Quintero
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
1977
Mga Basag Na Kristal
1977
Liwanag sa kabila ng dilim
1977
Divorce: Pilipino Style
1976
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
The Rites of May
1976 · Jun
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
Manila in the Claws of Light
1975 · Pol
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
1973
Paru-parong itim
1973
Now and Forever
1973
Remembrance
1972
TV shows (9)
Batang Quiapo
2023 · Don Julio Montenegro
Legal Wives
2021 · Asad Ampang Alonte
The Better Woman
2019 · Ronaldo Ibañez
Destined to be Yours
2017 · Vicente Rosales III
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
2014 · Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father
Kahit Konting Pagtingin
2013 · Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada
Sabel
2010 · Edgardo de Dios
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007 · Daniel Jimenez
Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako
2005 · Enrique