Ruel Vernal

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Ruel Vernal
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Born
Norberto Paranada Venancio

(1946-09-08) September 8, 1946 (age 78)
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino-American
Occupation(s) Actor, brand ambassador
Years active1971–2005
Children Mark Vernal
Kevin Vernal
Awards Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor
1976 Insiang
Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor
1977 Insiang

Ruel Vernal (born Norberto Paranada Venancio; September 8, 1946) is a Filipino-American actor. He was known for portraying villain and lead roles in many famous Philippine films. He was also known as the first endorser of Red Horse Beer. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Biography

Ruel Vernal was born on September 8, 1946, in Manila, Philippines. His biological father was an American service member of the U.S. Navy who was stationed at Subic Naval Base, whom he never met. His stepfather was Filipino Antonio Venancio (1901–1985), and his mother was Filipina Rosalina Paranada Venancio (1918–1981), both from San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines. He also has children who were also actors, Mark Vernal and Kevin Vernal.

Political views

In 1986, Vernal campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1971 Asedillo Abel
1972 Magiting at Pusakal
1974 Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
1976 Insiang Dado
1977Walang Katapusang Tag-ArawMiroy
1979 Darna, Kuno...? Spaceship alien
1980 Angela Markado Oscar
1981 Karma Limbo
1982 Cain and Abel Jumbo
Roman Rapido
1983Kapag Buhay ang InutangBogart
1984 Ang Padrino Pepeng Tambak
1986 Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite David
Kamagong Lorenzo Montero
Muslim .357 Bert
Gabi Na, Kumander Kumander Manalo
Captain Barbell
Halimaw Gorkrah
1987Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing FieldsMiguel
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Vigilante Lt. Resty
Boy TornadoKid Amante
1988 Afuang: Bounty Hunter Brother of Boy Paredes
Boy Negro Pfc. Bermudez
Kambal Na Kamao: Madugong Engkwentro
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon
She-Man: Mistress of the Universe Kiss Manay
Savage Justice Sanchez
Sgt. Victor Magno: Kumakasa Kahit Nag-iisa
1989 Eagle Squad Gunrunner
Long Ranger & Tonton: Shooting Stars of the WestDjanggo
Hindi Pahuhuli ng BuhayQuintana
SuperMouse and the Robo-RatsRoborat
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Syndicate member
Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio)
1990David Balondo ng TondoLauro
Bad BoyBoy Bayawak
1991Pretty Boy HoodlumFrankie
1992Apoy sa PusoMildred's bodyguard
Dudurugin Kita ng Bala koKadyo
Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2Salasar
Grease Gun GangCaptain Laconico
Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsya Raul
1995Hindi Ka Diyos Para SantuhinChief of Police
BangisErnie
Enteng and the Shaolin KidBrando
1996 Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) Hannibal
Kristo Peter
Huling SagupaanSgt. Morales
TolentinoServando
1997Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben TumblingRuel
Super Ranger Kids Satano
1998Buhawi JackBarok Head
Sige, Subukan Mo Dormido
2001 Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador Col. Barredo
2003 Utang ng Ama Totoy Sungit

Notable films

Television endorsements

References

  1. ↑ "Lino Brocka's pieces that made the society whole". GMA News.
  2. ↑ "Showbiz as a Family Affair".
  3. ↑ "Ruel VERNAL - Festival de Cannes 2017". Festival de Cannes 2017.
  4. ↑ "Rewind Star For All Seasons". Star For All Seasons 2013.
  5. ↑ "More stars join KBL campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 30, 1986. AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.
  6. ↑ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1982". YouTube.
  7. ↑ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1983". YouTube.
  8. ↑ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 2 1983". YouTube.
  9. ↑ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1980's". YouTube.
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