Tommy Abuel

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Tommy Abuel
Born
Tomas Rosales Abuel Jr.

September 16, 1942 (1942-09-16) (age 81)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesTommy
Occupation(s) Actor, Lawyer
Years active1973–present

Tomas "Tommy" Rosales Abuel Jr. (born September 16, 1942) is a Filipino actor and lawyer. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (1975), and Karma (1981); and Cinemalaya Best Actor Award in Dagsin (2016).

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He appeared in movies T-Bird At Ako (1982) with Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos, Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) with Sharon Cuneta and Cherie Gil.

He is also an award-winning stage actor. He received the Aliw Award for Best Stage Actor for three consecutive years. His memorable theater roles in stage plays like Antigone, Mga Ibong Mandaragit, Anak Ng Araw, Andres Bonifacio, El Filibusterismo, and Florante At Laura, among others. He performed musical plays like Carousel, The King And I, and West Side Story, among others.

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Tommy Abuel Family graves
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Loyola Memorial Park

Filmography

Film

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Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef(s)
2024 Sparkle U: #SoundTripMang Larry Esteban-Gara GMA Network
2023—2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Don Julio Montenegro Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
TV5 / Jeepney TV / Cine Mo!
2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Don Ignacio Guillermo [2]
2021 Legal Wives Asad Ampang Alonte GMA Network [3]
First Yaya Anthony Carlos
2019 The Better Woman Ronaldo Valentino
2018 Cain at Abel William Bernardino
2017 Destined to be Yours Vicente Rosales III [4]
2016 Karelasyon: Tenant Vic
Karelasyon: Old Maid Abel
2015 MariMar Pancho Perez
Pari 'Koy Father John
2014 Magpakailanman: Nagliliyab na puso: The Mary Jane Decena Lorbes Story Lando
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Justino Salazar
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Nanding ABS-CBN
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Lolo
Wansapanataym: Flores De Yayo Don Facundo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter Rene Cayetano
Kahit Konting Pagtingin Val Cantada
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan Mr. Canlas
E-Boy Merlito Vergara
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller Eddie
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tumba-Tumba Luis
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan Lino
2010 Sabel Edgardo De Dios
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo Orso
2009 Katorse Mr. King
2008 Your Song Presents: My Only Hope Gener Alejandro
2007 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Daniel Jimenez
Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Rogelio Malabanan GMA Network
Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin Tulome
2005 Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako Enrique
2003 Love to Love: Rich In Love Don Nats
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno Narciso 'Jun' Santiago ABS-CBN
2002 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Atty. Cruz GMA Network
2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Delfin Cristobal ABS-CBN
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Life Story Book Ramon
1998–1999 Esperanza Jaime Ilustre
1996 Familia Zaragoza Atty. Nicolas Fuentabella
Bayani Francisco Balagtas

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategory/CitationWork (Year created)Result
2018European Philippine International Film FestivalBest Actor Dagsin (2016)Won
Film Development Council of the Philippines Film AmbassadorAwarded
2017Los Angeles Philippine International Film FestivalBest ActorWon
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
FAP Award Nominated
1986 34th FAMAS Award God Save Me! (1985)Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Best ActorBakit Manipis Ang Ulap? (1985)Nominated
1985 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting ActorMoises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985)Won
33rd FAMAS Award Kriminal (1984)Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Best ActorBukas... May Pangarap (1984)Nominated
Catholic Mass Media AwardWon
1984 32nd FAMAS Award Best Supporting ActorPalabra 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 ActorPutik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976)Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Nominated
1976 24th FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975)Won
1975 23rd FAMAS Award La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw (1974)Nominated

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References

  1. 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"
  2. 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.
  3. "Legal Wives' sets new milestone on PH television". The Manila Times . July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  4. "IN PHOTOS: 'Destined To Be Yours' press conference". February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.