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Tommy Abuel is a Actor born on 16 september 1942

Tommy Abuel

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Birth name Tomas Abuel
Birth 16 september 1942 (82 years)

Tomas "Tommy" Abuel (born 1942) is a multi-awarded actor in the Philippines. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (1975), and Karma (1981).

He appeared in movies such as 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.

Usually with

Aga Muhlach
Aga Muhlach
(3 films)
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr
(1 films)
Joyce Bernal
Joyce Bernal
(2 films)
Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas
(1 films)
Charo Santos-Concio
Charo Santos-Concio
(3 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Tommy Abuel (10 films)

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Actor

Of All the Things
Of All the Things (2012)

Directed by Joyce Bernal
Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Régine Velásquez, Aga Muhlach, Rachelle Ann Go, John Lapus, Mark Bautista, Nikki Echieverri Bacólod
Roles Father of Umboy
Rating74% 3.7291653.7291653.7291653.7291653.729165
Muhlach plays the role of Umboy, a notary public attorney who earns a living by notarizing important documents and other papers. Velasquez plays the role of Berns, a professional documents fixer. Every time Berns needs a notary public, she goes to Umboy to "legalize" her documents. Umboy is not a fan of Berns fixing documents. Their different ideology and principles in life are the causes of friction between the characters. However, with friction came attraction. How will these two get along? How will they deal with the tense attraction? See the movie and find out.
Don't Give Up On Us
Don't Give Up On Us (2006)
, 1h53
Directed by Joyce Bernal
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Judy Ann Santos, Piolo Pascual, Hilda Koronel, Rio Locsin, Marjorie Barretto, Cheska Garcia-Kramer
Roles Robert
Rating69% 3.488883.488883.488883.488883.48888
In a most unexpected place, love finds its way... But will it survive the journey?
Chavit
Chavit (2003)

Directed by Carlo J. Caparas
Origin Philippines
Genres Action
Actors Cesar Montano, Eddie García, Dina Bonnevie, Tirso Cruz III, Tommy Abuel, Marita Zóbel
Roles Joseling
Rating54% 2.741492.741492.741492.741492.74149
This movie is about the story of Luis "Chavit" Singson (born 1941), a Philippine politician, and the Governor of the Ilocos Sur province in the Philippines. Singson started EDSA II in October 2000 when he alleged he gave Philippine President Joseph Estrada 400 million pesos as payoff from illegal gambling profits.
Second Chances
Second Chances (1995)

Directed by Olivia Lamasan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Lea Salonga, Aga Muhlach, William Martinez, Rosemarie Sonora, Cherry Pie Picache, Tommy Abuel
Roles Ben
Rating71% 3.5685153.5685153.5685153.5685153.568515
Agnes is a meek and dependent girl living with her long-time boyfriend Jerry. When she is invited to live with her estranged mother in California, Jerry pushes her to go through with the trip despite her protests, for him to focus on his work and build his career as an advertising executive. Agnes struggles to survive in the US and tries several times to return to the country, but Jerry insists on prolonging her stay as he struggles to save up for their marriage and support his parents and siblings. He encourages her to get a job and Agnes starts working as a caregiver. Agnes tries to convince Jerry to let her return again and reasons that she has the money to support herself but Jerry insists that as the man of the relationship, he should be capable of supporting her. Jerry starts to avoid Agnes, stressing Agnes out more. The long distance puts a strain on their relationship and ultimately ends when a scared and distraught Agnes is unable to contact Jerry after being put in danger one night. Time passes and Agnes becomes more independent and outgoing, working hard until she lands a job as a real estate agent. Meanwhile, Jerry travels to the US and visits Agnes, with the intention of getting her back. Jerry is overwhelmed by the cultural difference of the US and the Philippines, Agnes' success in her career, and the changes in Agnes herself. Despite this, they still manage to mend their relationship, but Jerry accepts that he is simply unsuited for the kind of lifestyle they have in the US. He leaves Agnes and decides to come home.
Sa Kuko Ng Agila
Sa Kuko Ng Agila (1989)
, 1h50
Origin Philippines
Actors Joseph Estrada, Paquito Diaz, Tommy Abuel, Laurice Guillen, Subas Herrero

Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the City after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.
Manila in the Claws of Light
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
, 2h6
Directed by Lino Brocka
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Joonee Gamboa, Tommy Abuel, Orlando Nadres, Mario O'Hara
Roles Pol
Rating77% 3.889143.889143.889143.889143.88914
Júlio Madiaga is a probinciano, a young rustic from the island of Marinduque, who arrives in Manila. From time to time, Júlio would pass by the corner of Ongpin and Misericordia, as he stares at a peculiar building from a distance. While pursuing his quest, he has to work in order to survive the conditions of the urban jungle.