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.

[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.

In 1986, Vernal campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.