Tommy Abuel

Acting

Tommy Abuel

Born September 16, 1942 · Tayabas, Quezon (age 84)

Tommy Abuel (born September 16, 1942) is an acclaimed Filipino actor across film, television, and theater. Originally trained as a lawyer, he established himself as a dominant dramatic figure during the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. Abuel earned multiple accolades throughout his multi-decade career, including FAMAS Best Supporting Actor awards for his acclaimed performances in Manila in…

Known For

Manila in the Claws of LightManila in the Claws of Light · 1975
Manila in the Claws of Light
★ 7.41975
MovieDramaMystery
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Last ViewingLast Viewing · 2009
Last Viewing
2009
Movie
She registers not a hint of panic when her little daughter, an autistic, goes missing while they are shopping for her graduation dress in Quiapo, going through her daily chore as if nothing so heart-breaking has happened even as she continues to search for her missing daughter.
ScarecrowScarecrow · 2025
Scarecrow
★ 6.32025
MovieHorror
As a family clashes over their late father's land, an eerie painting appears and releases something sinister during the nine-day funeral ritual.
Second ChancesSecond Chances · 1995
Second Chances
★ 7.51995
MovieRomanceDrama
Two lovers, who are oceans apart, discover that distance can either make the heart grow fonder or render it numb with grief.
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! · 1993
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!
★ 9.01993
MovieCrimeHorror
A gruesome look into the infamous and seemingly neverending 1991 Vizconde murder case in the Philippines where a woman, her teen daughter, and a 6-year-old were all viciously stabbed to death while the husband was away in America on business.
Oo na... Mahal na Kung MahalOo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal · 1999
Oo na... Mahal na Kung Mahal
★ 6.21999
MovieDramaComedy
A Filipino coming-of-age film directed by Johnny Manahan.
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy NegroArsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro · 1988
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
★ 8.01988
MovieDramaAction
This is the true story of Arsenio Cayanan, a Black Asian American whose challenges in his youth led him into a life of crime.
Of All the ThingsOf All the Things · 2012
Of All the Things
2012
MovieRomanceComedy
Muhlach plays the role of Umboy, a notary public attorney who earns a living by notarizing important documents and other papers, while Velasquez on the other hand plays the role of Berns, a professional documents fixer. Every time Berns needs the help of a notary public, she goes to Umboy to "legalized" everything. This "legalization" process of documents was somehow Umboy does not agree with Berns. Their different ideology and principles in life have created a cat-and-dog fight situation between the two. But what's supposed to be a misunderstanding between the two of them will likely to create a blossoming relationship. Bound with their principles in life, how do you think the two will end up together — to the dark side where both of them will be living a dishonest life where they fix documents illegally or to the light side where everything else is in correct and honest manner?

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Of All the ThingsOf All the Things · 2012
Of All the Things
2012
MovieRomanceComedy
Muhlach plays the role of Umboy, a notary public attorney who earns a living by notarizing important documents and other papers, while Velasquez on the other hand plays the role of Berns, a professional documents fixer. Every time Berns needs the help of a notary public, she goes to Umboy to "legalized" everything. This "legalization" process of documents was somehow Umboy does not agree with Berns. Their different ideology and principles in life have created a cat-and-dog fight situation between the two. But what's supposed to be a misunderstanding between the two of them will likely to create a blossoming relationship. Bound with their principles in life, how do you think the two will end up together — to the dark side where both of them will be living a dishonest life where they fix documents illegally or to the light side where everything else is in correct and honest manner?