Tommy Abuel
Born: 1942-09-16 in Tayabas, Quezon
Known For: 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).
Filmography
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
- Gravity as Justino
2017
- Destined to be Yours as Vicente Rosales III
2014
- Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real as Justino "Tino" Salazar, Sheila's father
2013
- Kahit Konting Pagtingin as Valerio "Manong Val" Cantada
2012
2010
- Sabel as Edgardo de Dios
2009
- Last Viewing
- Fausta as Fernando Amorsolo
2008
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
2000
1999
- Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal as Col. Ruta
- Esperanza: The Movie as Jaime
1997
- Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II as Tomas (episode 2)
1996
1994
- The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! as Efren Montano
- Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
- Forever as Gusting
1993
- Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
- The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! as Efren Montano
- Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Ruther Batuigas
- Inay as Defense Attorney
1992
1989
- Kahit Wala Ka Na
- Sa Kuko ng Agila as Lucio
- Immortal
1988
- Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro as Max Buan
1986
1985
- Why Are the Clouds Thin? as Antonio
- Bituing Walang Ningning as Larry Calma
- Heartache City as Francis
- God... Save Me! as Jaime
- Lalakwe as Martin Poblador
- Bomba Arienda
- Magchumikap Ka!
1984
- Working Girls as Raul
- Should the Skies Clear as Prosecutor
- May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Manny Velez
- May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
- Bukas... May Pangarap
1983
- To Love Again as Rodolfo
- A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Suitor
- Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
- Palabra de Honor as Arthur
- Friends in Love
1982
- T-Bird at Ako as Jake
- Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? as Dr. Eufemio