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