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

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