Tomas "Tommy" Abuel (born September 16, 1942) is an actor and lawyer from the

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. He won the

FAMAS The FAMAS (''Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne'', "Assault Rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory") is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS in 1978, a year after the Austrian Steyr ...

Best Supporting Actor Award in '' Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag'' (1975), and ''Karma'' (1981); and

Cinemalaya The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is a film festival in the Philippines held annually during the month August at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex and various cinemas. Its aim is the development and promotion of Fi ...

Best Actor Award in

Dagsin ''Dagsin'' is a 2016 Filipino drama film directed by Atom Magadia. It was shortlisted as a potential entry by the Philippines for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. Cast * Tommy Abuel as Justino * Lotlot De Leon as ...

(2016). He appeared in movies ''T-Bird At Ako'' (1982) with

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and

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, ''Bituing Walang Ningning'' (1985) with

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and

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. He is also an award-winning stage actor. He received the

Aliw Award The Aliw Awards by the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. was established by the renowned Philippine journalistbr>Alice H. Reyes to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines. It was founded in 1975 by the National Press ...

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

Television

Selected movies

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'' (2019) *'' Of All the Things'' (2012) *''Ang Babae sa Sementeryo'' (2010) *''Last Viewing'' (2009) *''Fausta'' (2009) *''Lovebirds'' (2008) *'' Don't Give Up on Us'' (2006) *'' Chavit'' (2003) *''Bakat'' (2002) *''Di Kita Ma-Reach'' (2001) *''Senswal: Bakit Masarap Ang Bawal'' (2000) *''Esperanza: The Movie'' (1999) *''Oo Na..Mahal Na Kung Mahal'' (1999) *''Ipaglaban Mo II: The Movie'' (1997) *''Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso'' (1996) *''Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen.'' Gregorio Del Pilar (1996) *''

Sana Maulit Muli ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (International title: ''Chances'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera produced by ABS-CBN. It was considered one of the most watched television shows in the Philippines from January 8, 2007, to April 20, 2007, replaci ...

'' (1995) *''Batas Ko Ang Katapat Mo'' (1995) *''

Forever Forever or 4ever may refer to: Film and television Films * ''Forever'' (1921 film), an American silent film by George Fitzmaurice * ''Forever'' (1978 film), an American made-for-television romantic drama * ''Forever'' (1992 film), an American ...

'' (1994) *''Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita'' (1994) *''Inay'' (1993) *''Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa'' (1993) *''Your Dream Is Mine'' (1992) *''Moro'' (1991) *'' Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija'' (1990) *''Imortal'' (1989) *'' Sa Kuko Ng Agila'' (1989) * ''Kahit Wala Ka Na'' (1989) *''Boy Negro'' (1988) *''Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan'' (1987) *''Always In My Heart'' (1986) *''Bakit Manipis Ang Ulap'' (1985) *''

Bituing Walang Ningning ''Bituing Walang Ningning'' () is a 2006 musical television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN from May 15 to September 29, 2006, replacing ''Gulong ng Palad''. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rated show in prime t ...

'' (1985) *''Lalakwe'' (1985) *''God Save Me!'' (1985) *''Working Girls'' (1984) *''Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' (1984) *''Hangurin Mo Ako Sa Putik'' (1983) *''To Love Again'' (1983) *''Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?'' (1982) *''T-Bird At Ako'' (1982) *''

Karma Karma (; sa, कर्म}, ; pi, kamma, italic=yes) in Sanskrit means an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptivel ...

'' (1981) *''Mga Basag Na Kristal'' (1977) *''The Rites of May'' (1976) *'' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'' (1975) *Diligin Mo Ng Hamog Ang Uhaw Na Lupa (1975) *''Dalawang Mukha Ng Tagumpay'' (1973) *''Paru-parong Itim'' (1973) *''Now and Forever'' (1973) *''Mana (TV Movie)'' (1973) 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"

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Tommy Abuel blogspot
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