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

YearTitleRoleFilm company
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
1977Walang Katapusang Tag-ArawMiroy
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
1983Kapag Buhay ang InutangBogart
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
1987Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing FieldsMiguel
RNB Films
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Vista Films
Vigilante Lt. Resty
Greenleaves Productions
Boy TornadoKid 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 WestDjanggo
Hindi Pahuhuli ng BuhayQuintana
SuperMouse and the Robo-RatsRoborat
Mother Studio Films
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Syndicate member
Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio)
Cine Suerte
1990David Balondo ng TondoLauro
Four-N Films
Bad BoyBoy Bayawak
1991Pretty Boy HoodlumFrankie
1992Apoy sa PusoMildred's bodyguard
Dudurugin Kita ng Bala koKadyo
Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2Salasar
Four N Films
Grease Gun GangCaptain Laconico
Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsya Raul
Moviestars Production
1995Hindi Ka Diyos Para SantuhinChief of Police
Eastern Films
BangisErnie
Enteng and the Shaolin KidBrando
1996 Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) Hannibal
Kristo Peter
Cine Suerte
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

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