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