Tom Olivar

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Tom Olivar
Born (1958-08-21) August 21, 1958 (age 66)
Occupation(s)Film and TV actor
Years active1982–present

Known by his stage name Tom Olivar (born August 21, 1958), is a film and television actor in the Philippines.

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Career

He is one of the active character actors in Philippine films and TV series since the 1980s.[ citation needed ]

He appeared in the classic film Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) with a star-studded cast: Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Gloria Romero, and Ricky Davao, among others. He garnered a Best Supporting Actor award from the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival for the film.[ citation needed ]

He was cast in several ABS-CBN and GMA-7 teleseryes and melodramas.[ citation needed ]

One of his memorable appearances was in ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Hair Clip", which aired on March 2, 2013, starring Maricar Reyes, Belle Mariano and Elizabeth Oropesa.[ citation needed ]

He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows.[ citation needed ]

Olivar played villains in the action films Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo (1988), Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story (1991), Alyas Pogi 2 (1991), Gobernador (1992), Manong Gang (1992), Hanggang May Buhay (1992), Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig (1993), Ako ang Katarungan: The Lt. Napoleon Guevarra Story (1993), Mancao (1994), Iligpit Na Natin si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995), Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo! (1995), Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1995), Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na! (1996), Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin (2000), Kilabot at Kembot (2002), and Walang Iwanan, Peksman (2002).[ citation needed ]

Olivar also played villains in the teleseryes Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon (2014), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016), The Better Half (2017), La Luna Sangre (2017) and The Promise of Forever (2017).[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNote(s)Ref(s).
1984 Bulaklak sa City Jail Paquito [1]
1985Escort Girls
Ulo ng Gang-Ho
The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter
1986Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie
Kapitan Pablo (Cavite's Killing Field)
Super Islaw and the Flying Kids Hostage taker
Gabi Na, Kumander Tomas
1988Anak ng Cabron
Urban Terrorist
Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo
Sa Likod ng Kasalanan
1989Carnap King? (The Randy Padilla Story)
1990Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko
Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos
1991Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas
Manong Gang
1992Pangako sa 'Yo
Alyas Pogi 2 Don Pepe's henchman
Hanggang May Buhay
1993Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig
Lt. Napoleon Guevarra: Ako ang Katarungan
1994 Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita Tommy
Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis
1995Costales
Iligpit na Natin si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
1996 Kristo Tadeo
SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Santiago's group member
Pag-ibig Ko sa Yo'y Totoo
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo Na!
1997 Ang Probinsyano Alex's goon
1998 Ama Namin Provincial Commander
Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga
1999Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko
2000Mapagbigay
Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin
2001 Mila Torres
The Life of Rosa
2002Kilabot at Kembot
Mama San
Mano Po
2003 Lastikman
2004Sabel
Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941
2006 Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh
Shake, Rattle & Roll 8
2007Happy Hearts
Tiyanaks Mang Gaston
2009Bala Bala: Maniwala Ka
2010Layang Bilanggo
2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
2022 Security Academy
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
2023Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo

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References

  1. "Maricar plays two roles in MMK". The Philippine Star. 2013-03-02. Retrieved November 11, 2013.