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 is an American service member U.S. Navy stationed at Subic Naval Base who he never met. His step father is Filipino Antonio Venancio (1901-1985) his mother is Filipina Rosalina Paranada Venancio (1918-1981) both from San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines. He also has children who were veteran actors Mark Vernal and Kevin Vernal.

Ruel Vernal

Filmography

Film

Notable films

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

1982 - Red Horse Beer

1983 - Red Horse Beer

1983 - Red Horse Beer

1983 - Red Horse Beer

1988-1989 - Standard Electric Fan

References

External links

1946 births

Living people

Filipino male film actors

Ruel Vernal