Ruel Vernal

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Paranada and the surname or paternal family name is Venancio.

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
Nationality	Filipino-American
Occupation(s)	Actor, brand ambassador
Years active	1971–2005
Children	Mark Vernal Kevin Vernal
Awards	Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor 1976 Insiang Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor 1977 Insiang

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.^[5]

Filmography

Film

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

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^[6]
• 1983 - Red Horse Beer^[7]
• 1983 - Red Horse Beer^[8]
• 1983 - Red Horse Beer^[9]
• 1988-1989 - Standard Electric Fan