Ruel Vernal | |
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Born | Norberto Paranada Venancio September 8, 1946 Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino-American |
Occupation(s) | Actor, brand ambassador |
Years active | 1971–2005 |
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]
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.
In 1986, Vernal campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Film company |
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1971 | Asedillo | Abel | FPJ Productions |
1972 | Magiting at Pusakal | JE Productions | |
1974 | Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | Gemini Films International | |
1976 | Insiang | Dado | Cinemanila Corporation |
1977 | Walang Katapusang Tag-Araw | Miroy | Lea Productions |
1979 | Darna, Kuno...? | Spaceship alien | |
1980 | Angela Markado | Oscar | Four-Seasons Films International |
1981 | Karma | Limbo | Sining Silangan Productions |
1982 | Cain and Abel | Jumbo | Cine Suerte |
Roman Rapido | BHS Films | ||
1983 | Kapag Buhay ang Inutang | Bogart | Cine Suerte |
1984 | Ang Padrino | Pepeng Tambak | FPJ Production |
1986 | Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | David | BSH Films |
Kamagong | Lorenzo Montero | ||
Muslim .357 | Bert | EDL Productions | |
Gabi Na, Kumander | Kumander Manalo | ||
Captain Barbell | |||
Halimaw | Gorkrah | NCV Films | |
1987 | Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields | Miguel | RNB Films |
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao | Vista Films | ||
Vigilante | Lt. Resty | Greenleaves Productions | |
Boy Tornado | Kid Amante | RNB Films | |
1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Brother of Boy Paredes | |
Boy Negro | Pfc. Bermudez | ||
Kambal Na Kamao: Madugong Engkwentro | Golden Lion Films | ||
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | Horizon Films | ||
She-Man: Mistress of the Universe | Kiss Manay | ||
Savage Justice | Sanchez | Eastern Film Management | |
Sgt. Victor Magno: Kumakasa Kahit Nag-iisa | Serres Films | ||
1989 | Eagle Squad | Gunrunner | |
Long Ranger & Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West | Djanggo | ||
Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Quintana | ||
SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Roborat | Mother Studio Films | |
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin | Syndicate member | ||
Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) | Cine Suerte | ||
1990 | David Balondo ng Tondo | Lauro | Four-N Films |
Bad Boy | Boy Bayawak | ||
1991 | Pretty Boy Hoodlum | Frankie | |
1992 | Apoy sa Puso | Mildred's bodyguard | |
Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko | Kadyo | ||
Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2 | Salasar | Four N Films | |
Grease Gun Gang | Captain Laconico | ||
Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsya | Raul | Moviestars Production | |
1995 | Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin | Chief of Police | Eastern Films |
Bangis | Ernie | ||
Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | Brando | ||
1996 | Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) | Hannibal | |
Kristo | Peter | Cine Suerte | |
Huling Sagupaan | Sgt. Morales | ||
Tolentino | Servando | ||
1997 | Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | Ruel | |
Super Ranger Kids | Satano | ||
1998 | Buhawi Jack | Barok Head | |
Sige, Subukan Mo | Dormido | ||
2001 | Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador | Col. Barredo | |
2003 | Utang ng Ama | Totoy Sungit |
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