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Tommy Abuel

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Tommy Abuel

Born September 16, 1942 in Tayabas, Quezon67 films

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.

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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).

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Manila in the Claws of Light posterFirst watchManila in the Claws of Light19757.4as PolJulio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.View film

Filmography

67 films as actor
  1. 2025ScarecrowProfessor Manansala
  2. 2019GravityJustino
  3. 2012Of All the Things
  4. 2009Last Viewing
  5. 2009FaustaFernando Amorsolo
  6. 2008Lovebirds
  7. 2006Don't Give Up On UsRobert
  8. 2003ChavitJoseling
  9. 2001Bakat
  10. 2000Senswal
  11. 1999Esperanza: The MovieJaime
  12. 1999Oo na... Mahal na Kung MahalCol. Ruta
  13. 1997Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie IITomas (episode 2)
  14. 1996Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del PilarEusebio Roque
  15. 1996Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso
  16. 1995Second ChancesBen
  17. 1995The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
  18. 1994ForeverGusting
  19. 1994The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us!Efren Montano
  20. 1994Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
  21. 1993InayDefense Attorney
  22. 1993Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas WawayRuther Batuigas
  23. 1993Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa
  24. 1993The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!Efren Montano
  25. 1992Akin ang Pangarap Mo
  26. 1990Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva EcijaErning
  27. 1990Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
  28. 1989Immortal
  29. 1989Sa Kuko ng AgilaLucio
  30. 1989Kahit Wala Ka Na
  31. 1988Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy NegroMax Buan
  32. 1987Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
  33. 1986Always and Forever
  34. 1985God... Save Me!Jaime
  35. 1985Bomba Arienda
  36. 1985Why Are the Clouds Thin?Antonio
  37. 1985Heartache CityFrancis
  38. 1985Bituing Walang NingningLarry Calma
  39. 1985LalakweMartin Poblador
  40. 1985Magchumikap Ka!
  41. 1984Bukas... May Pangarap
  42. 1984May Daga sa Labas ng LunggaManny Velez
  43. 1984Working GirlsRaul
  44. 1984May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
  45. 1984Should the Skies ClearProsecutor
  46. 1983Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik
  47. 1983A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless NightSuitor
  48. 1983To Love AgainRodolfo
  49. 1983Palabra de HonorArthur
  50. 1983Friends in Love
  51. 1982Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?Dr. Eufemio
  52. 1982T-Bird at AkoJake
  53. 1981Karma
  54. 1979Hermano Pule
  55. 1977Babae... Ngayon at KailanmanNoel Quintero
  56. 1977Lalaki, Babae Kami!
  57. 1977Mga Basag Na Kristal
  58. 1977Liwanag sa kabila ng dilim
  59. 1976Divorce: Pilipino Style
  60. 1976Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
  61. 1976The Rites of MayJun
  62. 1975Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
  63. 1975Manila in the Claws of LightPol
  64. 1973Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
  65. 1973Paru-parong itim
  66. 1973Now and Forever
  67. 1972Remembrance