# Tommy Abuel

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).
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

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1996 | Bayani | Francisco Balagtas | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Atty. Nicolas Fuentabella | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–1999 | Esperanza | Jaime Ilustre | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Life Story Book | Ramon | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Delfin Cristobal | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Atty. Cruz | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno | Narciso "Jun" Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Love to Love: Rich In Love | Don Nats | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Enrique | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin | Tulome | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Rogelio Malabanan | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik | Daniel Jimenez | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Gener Alejandro | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Katorse | Mr. King | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Titulo | Orso | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Sabel | Edgardo De Dios | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan | Lino | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tumba-Tumba | Luis | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stroller | Eddie | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Merlito Vergara | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Mr. Canlas | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Val Cantada | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter | Rene Cayetano | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Flores De Yayo | Don Facundo | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing | Lolo | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Nanding | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Justino Salazar | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Nagliliyab na puso: The Mary Jane Decena Lorbes Story | Lando | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Father John | GMA Network |
| 2015 | MariMar | Pancho Perez | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Old Maid | Abel | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Tenant | Vic | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Vicente Rosales III | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Cain at Abel | William Bernardino | GMA Network |
| 2019 | The Better Woman | Ronaldo Valentino | GMA Network |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Anthony Carlos | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Asad Ampang Alonte | GMA Network |
| 2021–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Don Ignacio Guillermo | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z TV5 / Jeepney TV / Cine Mo! |
| 2023–present | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Don Julio Montenegro | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z TV5 / Jeepney TV / Cine Mo! |
| 2025 | Sa Gitna ng Unos: The Benhur Abalos Life Story | Benjamin Abalos Sr. | GMA Network |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award-giving body | Category/Citation | Work (Year created) | Result |
| 2018 | European Philippine International Film Festival | Best Actor | Dagsin (2016) | Won |
| 2018 | Film Development Council of the Philippines | Film Ambassador | Dagsin (2016) | Awarded |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival | Best Actor | Dagsin (2016) | Won |
| 2017 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Actor | Dagsin (2016) | Nominated |
| 2017 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Dagsin (2016) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Cinemalaya | Best Actor | Dagsin (2016) | Won |
| 2007 | 55th FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Don't Give Up on Us (2006) | Nominated |
| 2007 | FAP Award | Best Supporting Actor | Don't Give Up on Us (2006) | Nominated |
| 1986 | 34th FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | God Save Me! (1985) | Nominated |
| 1986 | 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 |
| 1985 | 33rd FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Kriminal (1984) | Nominated |
| 1985 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Bukas... May Pangarap (1984) | Nominated |
| 1985 | Catholic Mass Media Award | Best Actor | Bukas... May Pangarap (1984) | Won |
| 1984 | 32nd FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Palabra De Honor (1983) | Nominated |
| 1983 | 31st FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? (1982) | Nominated |
| 1982 | 30th FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Karma (1981) | Won |
| 1977 | 25th FAMAS Award | Best Actor | Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976) | Nominated |
| 1977 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor | Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbalik (1976) | Nominated |
| 1976 | 24th FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975) | Won |
| 1975 | 23rd FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actor | La Paloma: Ang Kalapating Ligaw (1974) | Nominated |