Ruel Vernal
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September 8, 1946
Kevin Vernal
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| Born | Norberto Paranada Venancio September 8, 1946 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupations | 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 |
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 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]
