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