Tommy Abuel

Tommy Abuel
Tommy Abuel
Born	Tomas Rosales Abuel Jr.; September 16, 1942 (age 82); Tayabas, Tayabas, Philippine Commonwealth
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Tommy
Occupation(s)	Actor, Lawyer
Years active	1973–present

Tomas "Tommy" Rosales Abuel Jr. (born September 16, 1942) is a Filipino actor and lawyer. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (1975), and Karma (1981); and Cinemalaya Best Actor Award in Dagsin (2016).

He appeared in movies T-Bird At Ako (1982) with Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos, Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) with Sharon Cuneta and Cherie Gil.

He is also an award-winning stage actor. He received the Aliw Award for Best Stage Actor for three consecutive years. His memorable theater roles in stage plays like Antigone, Mga Ibong Mandaragit, Anak Ng Araw, Andres Bonifacio, El Filibusterismo, and Florante At Laura, among others. He performed musical plays like Carousel, The King And I, and West Side Story, among others.

Filmography

Film

Mana (TV film; 1973)
Now and Forever (1973)
Paru-parong Itim (1973)
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay (1973)
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa (1975)
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) - Pol
Itim (1976) - Jun
Mga Basag Na Kristal (1977)
Karma (1981) - Alfredo
T-Bird at Ako (1982) - Jake
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982)
To Love Again (1983)
Hangurin Mo Ako sa Putik (1983)
Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (1984)
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo (1984)
Working Girls (1984)
Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala (1984)
God Save Me! (1985)
Lalakwe (1985)
Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) - Larry Calma
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap (1985)
Always in My Heart (1986)
Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan (1987)
Boy Negro (1988)
Kahit Wala Ka Na (1989)
Sa Kuko ng Agila (1989)
Imortal (1989)
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990) - Erning
Moro (1991)
Your Dream Is Mine (1992)
Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa (1993)
Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos (1993)
Inay (1993) - Defense attorney
Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita (1994)
Forever (1994) - Gusting
Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo (1995)
Sana Maulit Muli (1995) - Ben
Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar (1996) - Eusebio "Maestro Sebio" Roque
Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
Ipaglaban Mo II: The Movie (1997)
Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal (1999) - Col. Ruiz
Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
Senswal: Bakit Masarap ang Bawal (2000)
Di Kita Ma-Reach (2001)
Bakat (2002)
Chavit (2003) - Jose Singson
Don't Give Up on Us (2006)
Lovebirds (2008)
Fausta (2009)
Last Viewing (2009)
Ang Babae sa Sementeryo (2010)
Of All the Things (2012) - Umboy's father
ABCs of Death 2 ("I Is for Invincible" segment; 2014) - Quinito
Dagsin (2016) - Justino

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Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref(s)
2023—present	FPJ's Batang Quiapo	Don Julio Montenegro	Kapamilya Channel / A2Z TV5 / Jeepney TV / Cine Mo!
2021–2022	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Don Ignacio Guillermo	Kapamilya Channel / A2Z TV5 / Jeepney TV / Cine Mo!	^[2]
2021	Legal Wives	Asad Ampang Alonte	GMA Network	^[3]
2021	First Yaya	Anthony Carlos
2019	The Better Woman	Ronaldo Valentino
2018	Cain at Abel	William Bernardino
2017	Destined to be Yours	Vicente Rosales III		^[4]
2016	Karelasyon: Tenant	Vic
2016	Karelasyon: Old Maid	Abel
2015	MariMar	Pancho Perez
2015	Pari 'Koy	Father John
2014	Magpakailanman: Nagliliyab na puso: The Mary Jane Decena Lorbes Story	Lando
	Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real	Justino Salazar
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas	Nanding	ABS-CBN
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing	Lolo
	Wansapanataym: Flores De Yayo	Don Facundo
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter	Rene Cayetano
	Kahit Konting Pagtingin	Val Cantada
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan	Mr. Canlas
2012	E-Boy	Merlito Vergara
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller	Eddie
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tumba-Tumba	Luis
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan	Lino
2010	Sabel	Edgardo De Dios
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo	Orso
2009	Katorse	Mr. King
2008	Your Song Presents: My Only Hope	Gener Alejandro
2007	Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik	Daniel Jimenez
	Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap	Rogelio Malabanan	GMA Network
	Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin	Tulome
2005	Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako	Enrique
2003	Love to Love: Rich In Love	Don Nats
2003	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno	Narciso 'Jun' Santiago	ABS-CBN
2002	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw	Atty. Cruz	GMA Network
2001	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Delfin Cristobal	ABS-CBN
2000	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Life Story Book	Ramon
1998–1999	Esperanza	Jaime Ilustre
1996	Familia Zaragoza	Atty. Nicolas Fuentabella
1996	Bayani	Francisco Balagtas

Awards and nominations

Year	Award-giving body	Category/Citation	Work (Year created)	Result
2018	European Philippine International Film Festival	Best Actor	Dagsin (2016)	Won
2018	Film Development Council of the Philippines	Film Ambassador		Awarded
2017	Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival	Best Actor		Won
	PMPC Star Awards for Movies			Nominated
	Gawad Urian Award			Nominated
2016	Cinemalaya			Won
2007	55th FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Don't Give Up on Us (2006)	Nominated
2007	FAP Award		Don't Give Up on Us (2006)	Nominated
1986	34th FAMAS Award		God Save Me! (1985)	Nominated
1986	Gawad Urian Award	Best Actor	Bakit Manipis Ang Ulap? (1985)	Nominated
1985	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actor	Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)	Won
	33rd FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Kriminal (1984)	Nominated
	Gawad Urian Award	Best Actor	Bukas... May Pangarap (1984)	Nominated
	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Actor	Bukas... May Pangarap (1984)	Won
1984	32nd FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Palabra De Honor (1983)	Nominated
1983	31st FAMAS Award		Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? (1982)	Nominated
1982	30th FAMAS Award		Karma (1981)	Won
1977	25th FAMAS Award	Best Actor	Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976)	Nominated
1977	Gawad Urian Award	Best Actor	Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976)	Nominated
1976	24th FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975)	Won
1975	23rd FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw (1974)	Nominated

References

^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1197/tommy-abuel-plays-key-role-for-the-nvc-production-into-the-woods "Tommy Abuel plays key role for the NVC production Into The Woods"
^ Kalaw, Bea (August 2, 2021). "Julia Montes, new cast members introduce their characters in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
^ "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". The Manila Times. July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ "IN PHOTOS: 'Destined To Be Yours' press conference". February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.

External links

[1] ttp://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1197/tommy-abuel-plays-key-role-for-the-nvc-production-into-the-woods "Tommy Abuel plays key role for the NVC production Into The Woods"

[2] Kalaw, Bea (August 2, 2021). "Julia Montes, new cast members introduce their characters in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 20, 2021.

[3] "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". The Manila Times. July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

[4] "IN PHOTOS: 'Destined To Be Yours' press conference". February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.

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