# Ruel Vernal
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{{short description|Filipino actor (born 1946)}}
{{Philippine name|Paranada|Venancio}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ruel Vernal
| image = Ruel Vernal.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Norberto Paranada Venancio
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1946|09|8|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [Manila](/source/Manila), Philippines
| death_date =
| occupation = [Actor](/source/Actor), [brand ambassador](/source/brand_ambassador)
| years_active = 1971–2005
| awards = [Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor](/source/Metro_Manila_Film_Festival)
1976 ''Insiang''
[Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor](/source/Gawad_Urian_Awards)
1977 ''Insiang''
| children = [Mark Vernal](/source/Mark_Vernal)
[Kevin Vernal](/source/Kevin_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](/source/Red_Horse_Beer).[{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/62943/showbiz/lino-brocka-s-pieces-that-made-the-society-whole/|title=Lino Brocka's pieces that made the society whole|work=GMA News}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/content.php?r=1771-Showbiz-as-a-Family-Affair|title=Showbiz as a Family Affair|publisher=}}][{{cite web|url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/artist/ruel-vernal|title=Ruel VERNAL - Festival de Cannes 2017|website=Festival de Cannes 2017}}][{{cite web|url=https://starforallseasons.com/2013/12/25/rewind|title=Rewind Star For All Seasons|website=Star For All Seasons 2013}}]
==Biography==
Ruel Vernal was born on September 8, 1946, in [Manila](/source/Manila), Philippines. His biological father was an American service member of the [U.S. Navy](/source/U.S._Navy) who was stationed at [Subic Naval Base](/source/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](/source/San_Marcelino), [Zambales](/source/Zambales), Philippines. He also has children who were also actors, Mark Vernal and [Kevin Vernal](/source/Kevin_Vernal).
==Political views==
In 1986, Vernal campaigned for the reelection of [president](/source/President_of_the_Philippines) [Ferdinand Marcos](/source/Ferdinand_Marcos) in the [1986 snap election](/source/1986_Philippine_presidential_election).[{{cite news|title=More stars join KBL campaign|work=[Philippine Daily Inquirer](/source/Philippine_Daily_Inquirer)|publisher=The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.|date=January 30, 1986|quote=AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.}}]
==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 1971 || ''[Asedillo](/source/Asedillo)'' || Abel
|-
| 1972 || ''[Magiting at Pusakal](/source/Magiting_at_Pusakal)'' ||
|-
| 1974 || ''[Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa](/source/Ang_Pinakamagandang_Hayop_sa_Balat_ng_Lupa)'' ||
|-
| 1976 || ''[Insiang](/source/Insiang)'' || Dado
|-
| 1977 || ''Walang Katapusang Tag-Araw'' || Miroy
|-
| 1979 || ''[Darna, Kuno...?](/source/Darna%2C_Kuno...%3F)'' || Spaceship alien
|-
| 1980 || ''[Angela Markado](/source/Angela_Markado_(1980_film))'' || Oscar
|-
| 1981 || ''[Karma](/source/Karma_(1981_film))'' || Limbo
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1982 || ''[Cain and Abel](/source/Cain_and_Abel_(1982_film))'' || Jumbo
|-
| ''Roman Rapido'' ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Kapag Buhay ang Inutang'' || Bogart
|-
| 1984 || ''[Ang Padrino](/source/Ang_Padrino)'' || Pepeng Tambak
|-
|rowspan="6"| 1986 || ''[Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite](/source/Iyo_ang_Tondo%2C_Kanya_ang_Cavite)'' || David
|-
| ''[Kamagong](/source/Kamagong_(film))'' || Lorenzo Montero
|-
| ''[Muslim .357](/source/Muslim_.357)'' || Bert
|-
| ''[Gabi Na, Kumander](/source/Gabi_Na%2C_Kumander)'' || Kumander Manalo
|-
| ''Captain Barbell'' ||
|-
| ''[Halimaw](/source/Halimaw)'' || Gorkrah
|-
|rowspan="4"| 1987 || ''Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields'' || Miguel
|-
| ''[Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao](/source/Feliciano_Luces%3A_Alyas_Kumander_Toothpick%2C_Mindanao)'' ||
|-
| ''[Vigilante](/source/Vigilante_(1987_film))'' || Lt. Resty
|-
| ''Boy Tornado'' || Kid Amante
|-
|rowspan="7"| 1988 || ''[Afuang: Bounty Hunter](/source/Afuang%3A_Bounty_Hunter)'' || Brother of Boy Paredes
|-
| ''[Boy Negro](/source/Boy_Negro)'' || Pfc. Bermudez
|-
| ''[Kambal Na Kamao: Madugong Engkwentro](/source/Kambal_Na_Kamao%3A_Madugong_Engkwentro)'' ||
|-
| ''[Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon](/source/Ompong_Galapong%3A_May_Ulo%2C_Walang_Tapon)'' ||
|-
| ''[She-Man: Mistress of the Universe](/source/She-Man%3A_Mistress_of_the_Universe)'' || Kiss Manay
|-
| ''[Savage Justice](/source/Savage_Justice)'' || Sanchez
|-
| ''Sgt. Victor Magno: Kumakasa Kahit Nag-iisa'' ||
|-
|rowspan="6"| 1989 || ''[Eagle Squad](/source/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](/source/Gawa_Na_ang_Bala_para_sa_Akin)'' || Syndicate member
|-
| ''[Jones Bridge Massacre (Task Force Clabio)](/source/Jones_Bridge_Massacre_(Task_Force_Clabio))'' || Sgt. Jose Razon
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1990 || ''David Balondo ng Tondo'' || Lauro
|-
| ''Bad Boy'' || Boy Bayawak
|-
| 1991 || ''Pretty Boy Hoodlum'' || Frankie
|-
|rowspan="5"| 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](/source/Pat._Omar_Abdullah%3A_Pulis_Probinsya)'' || Raul
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1995 || ''Hindi Ka Diyos Para Santuhin'' || Chief of Police
|-
| ''Bangis'' || Ernie
|-
| ''Enteng and the Shaolin Kid'' || Brando
|-
|rowspan="4"| 1996 || ''[Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur)](/source/Ober_da_Bakod_2_(Da_Treasure_Adbentyur))'' || Hannibal
|-
| ''[Kristo](/source/Kristo_(1996_film))'' || Peter
|-
| ''Huling Sagupaan'' || Sgt. Morales
|-
| ''Tolentino'' || Servando
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1997 || ''Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling'' || Ruel
|-
| ''[Super Ranger Kids](/source/Super_Ranger_Kids)'' || Satano
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1998 || ''Buhawi Jack'' || Barok Head
|-
| ''[Sige, Subukan Mo](/source/Sige%2C_Subukan_Mo)'' || Dormido
|-
| 2001 || ''[Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador](/source/Masikip_Na_ang_Mundo_Mo%2C_Labrador)'' || Col. Barredo
|-
| 2003 || ''[Utang ng Ama](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Red_Horse_Beer)[{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwhEQgrESDE&index=2&list=PLaO0pj3yj_XjWUeAcamEr-6eK_B8tdU6y&spfreload=10|title=Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1982|website=YouTube}}]
*1983 - Red Horse Beer[{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHQcVoxzogE&list=PLaO0pj3yj_XjWUeAcamEr-6eK_B8tdU6y&index=3|title=Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1983|website=YouTube}}]
*1983 - Red Horse Beer[{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFqqrRIyNuY&list=PLaO0pj3yj_XjWUeAcamEr-6eK_B8tdU6y&index=4|title=Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 2 1983|website=YouTube}}]
*1983 - Red Horse Beer[{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-k2lL43LY|title=Red Horse (Kaya Natin To)! TVC 1980's|website=YouTube}}]
*1988–1989 - Standard Electric Fan
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0894494|name=Ruel Vernal}}
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Category:1946 births
Category:Living people
Category:Filipino male film actors
Category:Filipino people of American descent
Category:Male actors from Manila
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