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.

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