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Ruel Vernal

Ruel Vernal

Actor · Born September 8, 1946 (80) · Manila, Philippines

Born
September 8, 1946 (80)
From
Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
5 on MovieCove · 130 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 3% in 30 days

What are Ruel Vernal's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Self
17%
Morality
12%
Society
11%
Ideas
9%
Power
7%
Family bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 0 · Dark 4

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
3
Cold
2
Joyful
1
Dread
2
Other
2

How their films linger

Unsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet1
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ruel Vernal's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 5 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ruel Vernal's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

130 credits, 5 with a MovieCove page.

  • Dayo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Always Looking for You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Diego

  • Sige, Subukan Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Dormido

  • Buhawi Jack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Barok

  • Matang agila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Techno Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Master

  • Kasangga Mo Ako Hanggang Sa Huling Laban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ruel

  • Cobra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Major

  • Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Haragan: Masahol Pa Sa Bala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Bimbo

  • Tapang Sa Tapang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Lleva

  • Emong Salvacion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Kristo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Simon Peter

  • Hagedorn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Bangis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Gringo Honasan

  • Geron Olivar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sgt. Santos

  • Paranaque Bank Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mojica's Henchman

  • Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Goliath

  • Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang(1993)

    as Miguel's Cohort

  • Apoy sa Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Grease Gun Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Captain Laconico

  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Pat. Omar Abdulah: Pulis Probinsiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Raul

  • Dudurugin Kita Ng Bala Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Chief dela Cruz

  • Pretty Boy Hoodlum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Frankie

  • Noel Juico, 16: Batang kriminal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Abe

  • Para sa 'Yo ang Bala Ko! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Bad Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Boy Bayawak (Lizard Man)

  • Kolehiyala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Customer

  • Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Small and Terrible (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Elias Paniki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Satano

  • Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Jones Bridge Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Uzi Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Super Mouse and the Roborats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Roborat

  • Indio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jose (uncredited)

  • Hindi Pahuhuli Ng Buhay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Impaktita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Nato

  • Starzan II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Bad Max

  • Ang Pumatay Nang Dahil Sa'Yo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Long Ranger and Tonton: Shooting Stars of the West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Djanggo

  • Eagle Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Moises Platon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Afuang: Bounty Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Anak ng Cabron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Pfc. Bermudez

  • Savage Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sanchez

  • Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Rage of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Fire Operation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Captain Barbell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Bugoy

  • Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Gorkrah (segment "Komiks")

  • Black Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • No Return No Exchange (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Muslim.357 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Kamagong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Lorenzo Montero

  • Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as David

  • The New King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Rocky Tan-go IV(1986)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Calapan Jailbreak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Anak ng Tondo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Turong Paje

  • Celeste Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Climax(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Isa Isa Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bert's man

  • Baun Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sa Dibdib ng Sierra Madre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sa Totoo Lang! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Elmo

  • Ang Padrino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Pepeng Tambak

  • Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite) Version II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Pitong Santiago

  • Diegong Bayong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as as

  • Cry of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Gilbert

  • Roman Rapido (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Greg

  • Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Bogart

  • Fireback (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Man with the Golden Hand

  • Bagwis Ng Lawin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Cain at Abel(1982)

    as Jumbo

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Katas ng Langis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Amo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Pepeng Kaliwete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Karma(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Bandido Sa Sapang Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kumander Alibasbas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Angela Markado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Oscar

  • Iwahig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Magno Barumbado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Puga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Milyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Pompa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Gaston

  • Durugin Si Totoy Bato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Warrant of Arrest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Nang umapoy ang karagatan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Roberta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Inggo

  • Bira! Darna! Bira! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Darna, Kuno? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Boy Kodyak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Walang Katapusang Tag-araw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Herkulas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Lalaki, Babae Kami! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Mga Basag Na Kristal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Insiang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Dado

  • Fight Batman, Fight! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Ay, Manuela! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • And the Terror Spreads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Son of Fung Ku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Ang Leon at ang Daga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Fortress in the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • An Affair in Tahiti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Lady Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Kung Fu Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Diablo

  • The Black Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Siao-Mao

  • Ransom! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Eagle and the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Fly, Darna, Fly! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Magiting at Pusakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Berdugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Asedillo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Abel

Career shape

Star power in the 48th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 129 titles from 1971 to 2003.

Highest rated

Cain at Abel (1982)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Climax (1985)

Film career

  • 1976Screen debut· Insiang

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting129 of 129: 129 only acting, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s31 · acting1980s61 · acting1990s36 · acting2000s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it.

How do Ruel Vernal's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of the 4 of 5 with a score; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

3rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 4 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

1 of their 4 titles is Loved with Detractors.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Rocky Tan-go IV (1986)

99th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Cain at Abel (1982)

Midcredits 86th · 74% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Ruel Vernal work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ruel Vernal's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ricky Lee shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors