Tom Olivar

Known by his stage name Tom Olivar (born August 21, 1958), is a film and television actor in the Philippines.

Career He is one of the active character actors in Philippine films and TV series since the 1980s.

He appeared in the classic film Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) with a star-studded cast: Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Gloria Romero, and Ricky Davao, among others. He garnered a Best Supporting Actor award from the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival for the film.

He was cast in several ABS-CBN and GMA-7 teleseryes and melodramas.

One of his memorable appearances was in ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Hair Clip", which aired on March 2, 2013, starring Maricar Reyes, Belle Mariano and Elizabeth Oropesa.

He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows.

Olivar played villains in the action films Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo (1988), Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story (1991), Alyas Pogi 2 (1991), Gobernador (1992), Manong Gang (1992), Hanggang May Buhay (1992), Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig (1993), Ako ang Katarungan: The Lt. Napoleon Guevarra Story (1993), Mancao (1994), Iligpit Na Natin si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 (1995), Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo! (1995), Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1995), Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na! (1996), Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin (2000), Kilabot at Kembot (2002), and Walang Iwanan, Peksman (2002).

Olivar also played villains in the teleseryes Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon (2014), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016), The Better Half (2017), La Luna Sangre (2017) and The Promise of Forever (2017).

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1984 Bulaklak sa City Jail Paquito 1985 Escort Girls Ulo ng Gang-Ho The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter 1986 Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie Kapitan Pablo (Cavite's Killing Field) Super Islaw and the Flying Kids Hostage taker Gabi Na, Kumander Tomas 1988 Anak ng Cabron Urban Terrorist Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo Sa Likod ng Kasalanan 1989 Carnap King? (The Randy Padilla Story) 1990 Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita sa Diyos 1991 Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas Manong Gang 1992 Pangako sa 'Yo Alyas Pogi 2 Don Pepe's henchman Hanggang May Buhay 1993 Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig Lt. Napoleon Guevarra: Ako ang Katarungan 1994 Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita Tommy Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis 1995 Costales Iligpit na Natin si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2 1996 Kristo Tadeo SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Santiago's group member Pag-ibig Ko sa Yo'y Totoo Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo Na! 1997 Ang Probinsyano Alex's goon 1998 Ama Namin Provincial Commander Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga 1999 Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko 2000 Mapagbigay Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin 2001 Mila Torres The Life of Rosa 2002 Kilabot at Kembot Mama San Mano Po 2003 Lastikman 2004 Sabel Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941 2006 Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 2007 Happy Hearts Tiyanaks Mang Gaston 2009 Bala Bala: Maniwala Ka 2010 Layang Bilanggo 2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles 2022 Security Academy Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told 2023 Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo

Television Agila (1987-1992) Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001-2002) Marimar (2007) Daisy Siete (TV series) (2008) May Bukas Pa (2009) Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (2010) Noah (2010-2011) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Itak" (2011) I Heart You, Pare! (2011) Nasaan Ka Elisa? (2011-2012) Spooky Nights (2011-2012) Maria la del Barrio (2012) Legacy (2012) Walang Hanggan (2012) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Belo" (2012) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Gong" (2012) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Hair Clip II" (2013) Pangako sa 'Yo (2015) Magpahanggang Wakas (2016) FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016) Alyas Robin Hood (2017) Kapag Nahati ang Puso (2018) The Iron Heart (2022) Black Rider (2023) Asawa ng Asawa Ko (2024)