Tommy Abuel

Tommy Abuel
Tommy Abuel
Born	Tomas Rosales Abuel Jr.; September 16, 1942 (age 83); Tayabas, Tayabas, Philippine Commonwealth
Other names	Tommy
Occupations	Actor, lawyer
Years active	1973–present

Last updated March 10, 2026

Tomas "Tommy" Rosales Abuel Jr. (born September 16, 1942) is a Filipino actor and lawyer. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) and Karma (1981); and the Cinemalaya Best Actor Award for Dagsin (2016).

He is also an award-winning stage actor. He received the Aliw Award for Best Stage Actor for three consecutive years. His performed in various stage plays such as Antigone, Mga Ibong Mandaragit, Anak ng Araw, Andres Bonifacio, El Filibusterismo, and Florante at Laura, and Kanser,^[1] among others. He also performed in musicals like Carousel, The King and I, and West Side Story, among others.

Filmography

Film

Mana (TV film; 1973)
Now and Forever (1973)
Paru-parong Itim (1973)
Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay (1973)
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa (1975)
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) - Pol
Itim (1976) - Jun
Mga Basag Na Kristal (1977)
Karma (1981) - Alfredo
T-Bird at Ako (1982) - Jake
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982) - Dr. Eufemio
To Love Again (1983)
Nagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi (1983)
Hangurin Mo Ako sa Putik (1983)
Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (1984)
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo (1984)
Working Girls (1984)
Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala (1984)
God Save Me! (1985)
Lalakwe (1985)
Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) - Larry Calma
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap (1985)
Always in My Heart (1986)
Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan (1987)
Boy Negro (1988) - Max Buan
Kahit Wala Ka Na (1989)
Sa Kuko ng Agila (1989)
Imortal (1989)
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990) - Erning
Moro (1991)
Your Dream Is Mine (1992)
Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa (1993)
Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos (1993)
Inay (1993) - Defense attorney
Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita (1994) - Defense lawyer
Forever (1994) - Gusting
Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo (1995)
Sana Maulit Muli (1995) - Ben
Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996) - Eusebio "Maestro Sebio" Roque
Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
Ipaglaban Mo II: The Movie (1997)
Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal (1999) - Col. Ruiz
Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
Senswal: Bakit Masarap ang Bawal (2000)
Di Kita Ma-Reach (2001)
Bakat (2002)
Chavit (2003) - Jose "Celing" Singson
Don't Give Up on Us (2006)
Lovebirds (2008)
Fausta (2009)
Last Viewing (2009)
Ang Babae sa Sementeryo (2010)
Of All the Things (2012) - Umboy's father
ABCs of Death 2 ("I Is for Invincible" segment; 2014) - Quinito
Dagsin (2016) - Justino
Espantaho (2024) - Prof. Manalastas

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Television

Year	Title	Role	Ref(s)
1996	Bayani	Francisco Balagtas
1996	Familia Zaragoza	Atty. Nicolas Fuentabella
1998–1999	Esperanza	Jaime Ilustre
2000	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Life Story Book	Ramon
2001	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Delfin Cristobal
2002	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw	Atty. Cruz
2003	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno	Narciso "Jun" Santiago
2003	Love to Love: Rich In Love	Don Nats
2005	Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako	Enrique
2007	Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin	Tulome
	Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap	Rogelio Malabanan
	Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik	Daniel Jimenez
2008	Your Song Presents: My Only Hope	Gener Alejandro
2009	Katorse	Mr. King
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo	Orso
2010	Sabel	Edgardo De Dios
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan	Lino
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tumba-Tumba	Luis
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller	Eddie
2012	E-Boy	Merlito Vergara
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan	Mr. Canlas
2013	Kahit Konting Pagtingin	Val Cantada
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter	Rene Cayetano
	Wansapanataym: Flores De Yayo	Don Facundo
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing	Lolo
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas	Nanding
	Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real	Justino Salazar
	Magpakailanman: Nagliliyab na puso: The Mary Jane Decena Lorbes Story	Lando
2015	Pari 'Koy	Father John
2015	MariMar	Pancho Perez
2016	Karelasyon: Old Maid	Abel
2016	Karelasyon: Tenant	Vic
2017	Destined to be Yours	Vicente Rosales III	^[3]
2018	Cain at Abel	William Bernardino
2019	The Better Woman	Ronaldo Valentino
2021	First Yaya	Anthony Carlos
2021	Legal Wives	Asad Ampang Alonte	^[4]
2021–2022	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Don Ignacio Guillermo	^[5]
2023–2025	FPJ's Batang Quiapo	Don Julio Montenegro
2025	Sa Gitna ng Unos: The Benhur Abalos Life Story	Benjamin Abalos Sr.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award-giving body	Category/Citation	Work (Year created)	Result
2018	European Philippine International Film Festival	Best Actor	Dagsin (2016)	Won
2018	Film Development Council of the Philippines	Film Ambassador		Awarded
2017	Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival	Best Actor		Won
	PMPC Star Awards for Movies			Nominated
	Gawad Urian Award			Nominated
2016	Cinemalaya			Won
2007	55th FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Don't Give Up on Us (2006)	Nominated
2007	FAP Award		Don't Give Up on Us (2006)	Nominated
1986	34th FAMAS Award		God... Save Me! (1985)	Nominated
1986	Gawad Urian Award	Best Actor	Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? (1985)	Nominated
1985	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actor	The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)	Won
	33rd FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Kriminal (1984)	Nominated
	Gawad Urian Award	Best Actor	Bukas... May Pangarap (1984)	Nominated
	Catholic Mass Media Award	Best Actor	Bukas... May Pangarap (1984)	Won
1984	32nd FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Palabra De Honor (1983)	Nominated
1983	31st FAMAS Award		Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982)	Nominated
1982	30th FAMAS Award		Karma (1981)	Won
1977	25th FAMAS Award	Best Actor	Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976)	Nominated
1977	Gawad Urian Award	Best Actor	Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976)	Nominated
1976	24th FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)	Won
1975	23rd FAMAS Award	Best Supporting Actor	La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw (1974)	Nominated

References

↑ Pulido, Ma. Teresa R. (July 10–13, 1986). "The Weekend". Veritas. Vol. III, no. 50. p. 20. Kanser, the historical play adapted from the novel of Dr. Jose Rizal, will feature multi-talented actor Tommy Abuel as the crusading nationalist Crisostomo Ibarra.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1197/tommy-abuel-plays-key-role-for-the-nvc-production-into-the-woods "Tommy Abuel plays key role for the NVC production Into The Woods"
↑ "IN PHOTOS: 'Destined To Be Yours' press conference". February 15, 2017. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
↑ "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". The Manila Times . July 26, 2021. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
↑ Kalaw, Bea (August 2, 2021). "Julia Montes, new cast members introduce their characters in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved August 20, 2021.

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[1] Pulido, Ma. Teresa R. (July 10–13, 1986). "The Weekend". Veritas. Vol. III, no. 50. p. 20. Kanser, the historical play adapted from the novel of Dr. Jose Rizal, will feature multi-talented actor Tommy Abuel as the crusading nationalist Crisostomo Ibarra.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)

[2] ttp://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1197/tommy-abuel-plays-key-role-for-the-nvc-production-into-the-woods "Tommy Abuel plays key role for the NVC production Into The Woods"

[3] "IN PHOTOS: 'Destined To Be Yours' press conference". February 15, 2017. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.

[4] "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". The Manila Times . July 26, 2021. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

[5] Kalaw, Bea (August 2, 2021). "Julia Montes, new cast members introduce their characters in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved August 20, 2021.

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Tommy Abuel
Born	Tomas Rosales Abuel Jr. (1942-09-16) September 16, 1942 (age 83) Tayabas, Tayabas, Philippine Commonwealth
Other names	Tommy
Occupations	Actor, lawyer
Years active	1973–present