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).
Tommy Abuel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tomas Rosales Abuel Jr. September 16, 1942 (age 81) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Tommy |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Lawyer |
| Years active | 1973–present |
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.
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)
- To Love Again (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)
- 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
- Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita (1994)
- Forever (1994) - Gusting
- Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo (1995)
- Sana Maulit Muli (1995) - Ben
- Tirad Pass: The Story 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 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
Television
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-giving body | Category/Citation | Work (Year created) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | European Philippine International Film Festival | Best Actor | Dagsin (2016) | Won |
| 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 |
| FAP Award | Nominated | |||
| 1986 | 34th FAMAS Award | God Save Me! (1985) | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Bakit Manipis Ang Ulap? (1985) | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter (1985) | Won |
| 33rd FAMAS Award | Kriminal (1984) | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Bukas... May Pangarap (1984) | Nominated | |
| Catholic Mass Media Award | 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 |
| 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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