# Ruel Vernal

Ruel Vernal (born Norberto Paranada Venancio; September 8, 1946) is a Filipino-American actor. He was known for portraying villain and lead roles in many famous Philippine films. He was also known as the first endorser of Red Horse Beer.

## Biography

Ruel Vernal was born on September 8, 1946, in Manila, Philippines. His biological father was an American service member of the U.S. Navy who was stationed at Subic Naval Base, whom he never met. His stepfather was Filipino Antonio Venancio (1901–1985), and his mother was Filipina Rosalina Paranada Venancio (1918–1981), both from San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines. He also has children who were also actors, Mark Vernal and Kevin Vernal.

## Political views

In 1986, Vernal campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film company |
| 1971 | Asedillo | Abel | FPJ Productions |
| 1972 | Magiting at Pusakal | | JE Productions |
| 1974 | Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | | Gemini Films International |
| 1976 | Insiang | Dado | Cinemanila Corporation |
| 1977 | Walang Katapusang Tag-Araw | Miroy | Lea Productions |
| 1979 | Darna, Kuno...? | Spaceship alien | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Angela Markado | Oscar | Four-Seasons Films International |
| 1981 | Karma | Limbo | Sining Silangan Productions |
| 1982 | Cain and Abel | Jumbo | Cine Suerte |
| 1982 | Roman Rapido | | BHS Films |
| 1983 | Kapag Buhay ang Inutang | Bogart | Cine Suerte |
| 1984 | Ang Padrino | Pepeng Tambak | FPJ Production |
| 1986 | Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | David | BSH Films |
| 1986 | Kamagong | Lorenzo Montero | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Muslim .357 | Bert | EDL Productions |
| 1986 | Gabi Na, Kumander | Kumander Manalo | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Captain Barbell | | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Halimaw | Gorkrah | NCV Films |
| 1987 | Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields | Miguel | RNB Films |
| 1987 | Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao | | Vista Films |
| 1987 | Vigilante | Lt. Resty | Greenleaves Productions |
| 1987 | Boy Tornado | Kid Amante | RNB Films |
| 1988 | Afuang: Bounty Hunter | Brother of Boy Paredes | VIVA Films |
| 1988 | Boy Negro | Pfc. Bermudez | VIVA Films |
| 1988 | Kambal Na Kamao: Madugong Engkwentro | | Golden Lion Films |
| 1988 | Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | | Horizon Films |
| 1988 | She-Man: Mistress of the Universe | Kiss Manay | VIVA Films |
| 1988 | Savage Justice | Sanchez | Eastern Film Management |
| 1988 | Sgt. Victor Magno: Kumakasa Kahit Nag-iisa | | Serres Films |
| 1989 | Eagle Squad | Gunrunner | VIVA Films |
| 1989 | Long Ranger & Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West | Djanggo | Regal Films |
| 1989 | Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay | Quintana | VIVA Films |
| 1989 | SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | Roborat | Mother Studio Films |
| 1989 | Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin | Syndicate member | Regal Films |
| 1989 | Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio) | | Cine Suerte |
| 1990 | David Balondo ng Tondo | Lauro | Four-N Films |
| 1990 | Bad Boy | Boy Bayawak | VIVA Films |
| 1991 | Pretty Boy Hoodlum | Frankie | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Apoy sa Puso | Mildred's bodyguard | VIVA Films |
| 1992 | Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko | Kadyo | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2 | Salasar | Four N Films |
| 1992 | Grease Gun Gang | Captain Laconico | VIVA Films |
| 1992 | Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsya | Raul | Moviestars Production |
| 1995 | Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin | Chief of Police | Eastern Films |
| 1995 | Bangis | Ernie | Regal Films |
| 1995 | Enteng and the Shaolin Kid | Brando | M-Zet Productions |
| 1996 | Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) | Hannibal | Neo Films |
| 1996 | Kristo | Peter | Cine Suerte |
| 1996 | Huling Sagupaan | Sgt. Morales | Regal Films |
| 1996 | Tolentino | Servando | Regal Films |
| 1997 | Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | Ruel | VIVA Films |
| 1997 | Super Ranger Kids | Satano | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Buhawi Jack | Barok Head | Regal Films |
| 1998 | Sige, Subukan Mo | Dormido | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador | Col. Barredo | Regal Films |
| 2003 | Utang ng Ama | Totoy Sungit | Maverick Films |

### Notable films

* 1978 - Juan Tapak
* 1979 - Roberta
* 1980 - Pompa
* 1982 - Brother Ben
* 1983 - Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
* 1985 - Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre
* 1985 - Baun Gang
* 1985 - Calapan Jailbreak
* 1986 - Mabuhay Ka sa Baril
* 1986 - No Return, No Exchange
* 1988 - Alyas Boy Life
* 1989 - Moises Platon
* 1989 - Impaktita
* 1989 - Uzi Brothers
* 1989 - Joe Pring: Manila Police Homicide
* 1990 - Sgt. Clarin
* 1990 - Bad Boy
* 1990 - Apo: Kingpin ng Maynila
* 1990 - May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi
* 1991 - Dudurugin Kita ng Bala Ko
* 1991 - Noel Juico 16, Batang Kriminal
* 1992 - Dito sa Pitong Gatang
* 1992 - Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsiya
* 1993 - Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo
* 1993 - Masahol Pa Sa Hayop
* 1994 - Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
* 1994 - Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes
* 1995 - Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila
* 1996 - Hagedorn
* 1996 - Sandata
* 1998 - Buhawi Jack
* 1999 - Black Gun Team
* 2001 - Oras Na para Lumaban
* 2001 - Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo
* 2001 - Eksperto: Ako ang Huhusga
* 2003 - Dayo

### Television endorsements

* 1982 - Red Horse Beer
* 1983 - Red Horse Beer
* 1983 - Red Horse Beer
* 1983 - Red Horse Beer
* 1988-1989 - Standard Electric Fan