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).
Filmography
Scarecrow
as Professor Manansala
Scarecrow
as Professor Manansala
Gravity
as Justino
Gravity
as Justino
Of All the Things
Of All the Things
Last Viewing
Last Viewing
Fausta
as Fernando Amorsolo
Fausta
as Fernando Amorsolo
Lovebirds
Lovebirds
Don't Give Up On Us
as Robert
Don't Give Up On Us
as Robert
Chavit
as Joseling
Chavit
as Joseling
Bakat
Bakat
Senswal
Senswal
Esperanza: The Movie
as Jaime
Esperanza: The Movie
as Jaime
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
as Col. Ruta
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
as Col. Ruta
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
as Tomas (episode 2)
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
as Tomas (episode 2)
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
as Eusebio Roque
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
as Eusebio Roque
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
Second Chances
as Ben
Second Chances
as Ben
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
Forever
as Gusting
Forever
as Gusting
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
as Efren Montano
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!
as Efren Montano
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
Inay
as Defense Attorney
Inay
as Defense Attorney
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
as Ruther Batuigas
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
as Ruther Batuigas
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!
as Efren Montano
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!
as Efren Montano
Akin ang Pangarap Mo
Akin ang Pangarap Mo
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija
as Erning
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija
as Erning
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
Immortal
Immortal
Sa Kuko ng Agila
as Lucio
Sa Kuko ng Agila
as Lucio
Kahit Wala Ka Na
Kahit Wala Ka Na
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
as Max Buan
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
as Max Buan
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
Always and Forever
Always and Forever
God... Save Me!
as Jaime
God... Save Me!
as Jaime
Bomba Arienda
Bomba Arienda
Why Are the Clouds Thin?
as Antonio
Why Are the Clouds Thin?
as Antonio
Heartache City
as Francis
Heartache City
as Francis
Lalakwe
as Martin Poblador
Lalakwe
as Martin Poblador
Magchumikap Ka!
Magchumikap Ka!
Bukas... May Pangarap
Bukas... May Pangarap
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
as Manny Velez
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
as Manny Velez
Working Girls
as Raul
Working Girls
as Raul
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Should the Skies Clear
as Prosecutor
Should the Skies Clear
as Prosecutor
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
as Suitor
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
as Suitor
To Love Again
as Rodolfo
To Love Again
as Rodolfo
Palabra de Honor
as Arthur
Palabra de Honor
as Arthur
Friends in Love
Friends in Love
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
as Dr. Eufemio
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
as Dr. Eufemio
T-Bird at Ako
as Jake
T-Bird at Ako
as Jake
Karma
Karma
Hermano Pule
Hermano Pule
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
as Noel Quintero
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
as Noel Quintero
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
Mga Basag Na Kristal
Mga Basag Na Kristal
Liwanag sa kabila ng dilim
Liwanag sa kabila ng dilim
Divorce: Pilipino Style
Divorce: Pilipino Style
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Manila in the Claws of Light
as Pol
Manila in the Claws of Light
as Pol
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Paru-parong itim
Paru-parong itim
Remembrance
Remembrance