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.[1][2][3][4]

Ruel Vernal
Born
Norberto Paranada Venancio

(1946-09-08) September 8, 1946 (age 78)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino-American
Occupation(s)Actor, brand ambassador
Years active1971-2005
ChildrenMark Vernal
Kevin Vernal
AwardsMetro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor
1976 Insiang
Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor
1977 Insiang

Biography

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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.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film Company
2003 Utang ng Ama Totoy Sungit
2001 Masikip na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador Col. Barredo
1998 Sige, Subukan Mo Dormido
Buhawi Jack Barok Head
1997 Super Ranger Kids Satano
Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling Ruel
1996 Tolentino Servando
Ober Da Bakod 2 Hannibal
Enteng and the Shaolin Kid Brando
Huling Sagupaan Sgt. Morales
Bangis Ernie
1995 Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin Chief of Police
Eastern Films
1992 Pat. Omar Abdullah: Pulis Probinsya Raul
Moviestars Production
Grease Gun Gang Captain Laconico
Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo 2 Salasar
Four N Films
Dudurugin Kita ng Bala ko Kadyo
Apoy sa Puso Mildred's Bodyguard
1991 Pretty Boy Hoodlum Frankie
1990 Bad Boy Boy Bayawak
David Balondo ng Tondo Lauro
Four-N Films
1989 Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio)
Cine Suerte
Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin Syndicate member
SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats Roborat
Mother Studio Films
Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay Quintana
Long Ranger and Tonton (Shooting Stars of the West) DJanggo
Eagle Squad Gunrunner
1988 She-Man: Mistress of the Universe Kiss Manay
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon
Horizon Films
Boy Negro Pfc. Bermudez
Afuang: Bounty Hunter Brother of Boy Paredes
1987 Boy Tornado Kid Amante
RNB Films
Kapitan Pablo Miguel
RNB Films
1984 Ang Padrino Pepeng tambak
FPJ Production
1983 Kapag Buhay ang Inutang Bogart
Cine Suerte
1977 Walang Katapusang Tag-Araw Miroy
Lea Productions

Notable films

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  • 1971 - Asedillo
  • 1974 - Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
  • 1976 - Insiang
  • 1978 - Juan Tapak
  • 1979 - Roberta
  • 1980 - Pompa
  • 1980 - Angela Markado
  • 1982 - Brother Ben
  • 1982 - Cain and Abel
  • 1983 - Roman Rapido
  • 1983 - Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
  • 1985 - Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre
  • 1985 - Baun Gang
  • 1985 - Calapan Jailbreak
  • 1986 - Iyo ang Tondo Kanya ang Cavite
  • 1986 - Mabuhay Ka Sa Baril
  • 1986 - Muslim .357
  • 1986 - No Return, No Exchange
  • 1986 - Kamagong
  • 1986 - Halimaw
  • 1986 - Kapitan Pablo: Cavite's Killing Fields
  • 1986 - Captain Barbell
  • 1986 - Gabi Na, Kumander
  • 1987 - Vigilante
  • 1987 - Boy Tornado
  • 1988 - Kumakasa, Kahit Nag-iisa
  • 1988 - Boy Negro
  • 1988 - Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon
  • 1988 - Sheman: Mistress of the Universe
  • 1988 - Savage Justice
  • 1988 - Alyas Boy Life
  • 1988 - Eagle Squad
  • 1989 - Long Ranger and Tonton
  • 1989 - Moises Platon
  • 1989 - Impaktita
  • 1989 - Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay
  • 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
  • 1991 - Pretty Boy Hoodlum
  • 1992 - Grease Gun Gang
  • 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 - Kristo
  • 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

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  • 1982 - Red Horse Beer[5]
  • 1983 - Red Horse Beer[6]
  • 1983 - Red Horse Beer[7]
  • 1983 - Red Horse Beer[8]
  • 1988-1989 - Standard Electric Fan

References

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  1. ^ "Lino Brocka's pieces that made the society whole". GMA News.
  2. ^ "Showbiz as a Family Affair".
  3. ^ "Ruel VERNAL - Festival de Cannes 2017". Festival de Cannes 2017.
  4. ^ "Rewind Star For All Seasons". Star For All Seasons 2013.
  5. ^ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1982". YouTube.
  6. ^ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1983". YouTube.
  7. ^ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 2 1983". YouTube.
  8. ^ "Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1980's". YouTube.
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