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Tommy Abuel
Acting

Tommy Abuel

Born 1942-09-16
Tayabas, Quezon
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Tommy Abuel

Batang Quiapo
TV
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Batang Quiapo

2023
TMDB3.5
Manila in the Claws of Light
Movie
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Manila in the Claws of Light

1975
TMDB3.7
Legal Wives
TV
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Legal Wives

2021
TMDB0.0
Destined to be Yours
TV
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Destined to be Yours

2017
TMDB4.0
Working Girls
Movie
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Working Girls

1984
TMDB3.3
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
TV
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Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real

2014
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The Better Woman
TV
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The Better Woman

2019
TMDB0.0
The Rites of May
Movie
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The Rites of May

1976
TMDB3.3
Scarecrow
Movie
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Scarecrow

2025
TMDB3.1
T-Bird at Ako
Movie
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T-Bird at Ako

1982
TMDB2.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (76 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
ScarecrowScarecrowProfessor ManansalaMovie2025
Batang QuiapoBatang QuiapoDon Julio MontenegroTV Series2023
Legal WivesLegal WivesAsad Ampang AlonteTV Series2021
The Better WomanThe Better WomanRonaldo IbañezTV Series2019
GravityGravityJustinoMovie2019
Destined to be YoursDestined to be YoursVicente Rosales IIITV Series2017
Ang Dalawang Mrs. RealAng Dalawang Mrs. RealJustino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's fatherTV Series2014
Kahit Konting PagtinginKahit Konting PagtinginValerio "Manong Val" CantadaTV Series2013
Of All the ThingsOf All the ThingsSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
SabelSabelEdgardo de DiosTV Series2010
Last ViewingLast ViewingSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
FaustaFernando AmorsoloMovie2009
LovebirdsLovebirdsSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang PagbabalikDaniel JimenezTV Series2007
Don't Give Up On UsDon't Give Up On UsRobertMovie2006
Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang AkoEnriqueTV Series2005
ChavitJoselingMovie2003
BakatBakatSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
SenswalSenswalSelf / AppearanceMovie2000
Esperanza: The MovieEsperanza: The MovieJaimeMovie1999
Oo na... Mahal na Kung MahalOo na... Mahal na Kung MahalCol. RutaMovie1999
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie IIIpaglaban Mo: The Movie IITomas (episode 2)Movie1997
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del PilarEusebio RoqueMovie1996
Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng ParaisoMulanay: Sa Pusod Ng ParaisoSelf / AppearanceMovie1996
Second ChancesSecond ChancesBenMovie1995
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!Self / AppearanceMovie1995
ForeverForeverGustingMovie1994
The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!Efren MontanoMovie1994
Relaks ka Lang Sagot KitaRelaks ka Lang Sagot KitaSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
InayInayDefense AttorneyMovie1993
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas WawayLeonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas WawayRuther BatuigasMovie1993
Lumuhod Ka Sa LupaLumuhod Ka Sa LupaSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!Efren MontanoMovie1993
Akin ang Pangarap MoAkin ang Pangarap MoSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva EcijaAlyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva EcijaErningMovie1990
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa DiyosLumaban ka! Sagot kita sa DiyosSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
ImmortalImmortalSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Sa Kuko ng AgilaSa Kuko ng AgilaLucioMovie1989
Kahit Wala Ka NaKahit Wala Ka NaSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy NegroArsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy NegroMax BuanMovie1988
Walang Karugtong Ang NakaraanWalang Karugtong Ang NakaraanSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Always and ForeverAlways and ForeverSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
God... Save Me!God... Save Me!JaimeMovie1985
Bomba AriendaSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Why Are the Clouds Thin?Why Are the Clouds Thin?AntonioMovie1985
Heartache CityHeartache CityFrancisMovie1985
Bituing Walang NingningBituing Walang NingningLarry CalmaMovie1985
LalakweMartin PobladorMovie1985
Magchumikap Ka!Magchumikap Ka!Self / AppearanceMovie1985
Bukas... May PangarapBukas... May PangarapSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
May Daga sa Labas ng LunggaMay Daga sa Labas ng LunggaManny VelezMovie1984
Working GirlsWorking GirlsRaulMovie1984
May Lamok sa Loob ng KulamboMay Lamok sa Loob ng KulamboSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Should the Skies ClearShould the Skies ClearProsecutorMovie1984
Hanguin Mo Ako Sa PutikHanguin Mo Ako Sa PutikSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless NightA Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless NightSuitorMovie1983
To Love AgainTo Love AgainRodolfoMovie1983
Palabra de HonorPalabra de HonorArthurMovie1983
Friends in LoveFriends in LoveSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?Dr. EufemioMovie1982
T-Bird at AkoT-Bird at AkoJakeMovie1982
KarmaKarmaSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
Hermano PuleHermano PuleSelf / AppearanceMovie1979
Babae... Ngayon at KailanmanNoel QuinteroMovie1977
Lalaki, Babae Kami!Lalaki, Babae Kami!Self / AppearanceMovie1977
Mga Basag Na KristalMga Basag Na KristalSelf / AppearanceMovie1977
Liwanag sa kabila ng dilimLiwanag sa kabila ng dilimSelf / AppearanceMovie1977
Divorce: Pilipino StyleDivorce: Pilipino StyleSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok MagbabalikPutik Ka Man... Sa Alabok MagbabalikSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
The Rites of MayThe Rites of MayJunMovie1976
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na LupaDiligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na LupaSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
Manila in the Claws of LightManila in the Claws of LightPolMovie1975
Dalawang Mukha ng TagumpayDalawang Mukha ng TagumpaySelf / AppearanceMovie1973
Paru-parong itimParu-parong itimSelf / AppearanceMovie1973
Now and ForeverNow and ForeverSelf / AppearanceMovie1973
RemembranceRemembranceSelf / AppearanceMovie1972