Louise Abuel

Louise Abuel
Born
Louise Darnell Alba Abuel

(2003-12-27) December 27, 2003
OccupationsActor, model
Years active2011–present
AgentStar Magic (2011–present)

Louise Darnell Alba Abuel (born December 27, 2003) is a Filipino actor and commercial model.[1] He started as a child actor, appearing in notable television series such as 100 Days to Heaven (2011) and Princess and I (2012–2013).[2]

Abuel is currently under contract with ABS-CBN. He has received several nominations for his work, including for the Luna Award and Gawad Urian Awards, and won Best Actor at the Dhaka International Film Festival for his role in Edward (2019).[3]

Career

In 2020, he won the Best Actor award in the Asian Film category of the 18th Dhaka International Film Festival for his titular role in Edward.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Born to Love You Bryan Support Role
The Reunion Miggy
2019 Edward Edward Main Role; Entry for the 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [5]
2025 City’s Laundry and Taxes Miko Entry for the SineKabataan Film Lab and Festival [6]
Kontrabida Academy Travis

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Happy Yipee Yehey! Himself [7]
ASAP Rocks
100 Days to Heaven Kevin Delgado
The Buzz Himself
Kris TV
2011–2012 Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Edison [8][9]
2012 Wansapanataym: Maya Aksaya Loki Season 1, Episode 74; credited as "Louis Abuel"
Princess and I Young Jao [2]
Wansapanataym: Si Pam Pabaya at ang Mahiwagang Gold Fish Goldy Season 1, Episode 81; voice role
2012–2013 Aryana Miko Salvador
2013 Wansapanataym: Tago, Diego, Tago Diego Season 1, Episode 135 [10]
Wansapanataym: Give Gloves on Christmas Day Mac-Mac Season 1, Episode 161
Juan dela Cruz Pikoy [2]
2014 Ikaw Lamang Young Franco Hidalgo [2]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol Benjie Episode 1010 [11]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick Young Andres Episode 1011 [12]
The Legal Wife Bunjoy De Villa
Wansapanataym: Nato de Coco Nato Palmera Season 1, Episodes 193–199 [13][14]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palayan Young Igge Episode 1029 [15][16]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate Joshua Episode 1031 [17]
Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver Makoy
2015 Pasión de Amor Young Juan
Walang Iwanan Jose [18][19]
2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Young King Del Mar Episodes 1–3
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya Jen-Jen Episode 1103 [11]
Ipaglaban Mo!: Selos Caloy Episode 94
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kweba Jayson Episode 1113 [20]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Young Josef Episode 1128 [21]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park Dongdong Episode 1139 [11]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salon Lester Episode 1158 [22]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa Young Lan Episode 1166 [11]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baso Teen Jayson Episode 1177 [11]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Gospel Episode 1184 [11]
2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya Teen Ahwel Episode 1195 [23]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barya Young Ely Episode 1200 [24]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards Joshua Episode 1214 [25]
Halik Young Lino Guest Role
Playhouse Young Marlon
Ipaglaban Mo! Kristina's Son Season 1, Episode 180 and 213 [11]
2019 The General's Daughter Young Franco
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test Young Mitch Episode 1240 [11]
Ipaglaban Mo: Samantala Paolo Season 1, Episode 248
Kadenang Ginto Paco Herrera Support Role
2019–2020 Story of My Life Xavier
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kawayan Darius Episode 1288 [26]
2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Theo Balderama Support Role
2021 Click, Like, Share: Barter Carlo [27]
ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer
2021–2022 Viral Scandal Nico Sicat Support Role [11]
2022 A Family Affair Young Paco
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport Abdalla Episode 1342 [11]
One Good Day Lucky Mini-series [28]
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Troy Adelantar Support Role
2024 Lavander Fields Carlo Fernandez Recurring Role
2025 Incognito Jun Malvar / Diego "Uno" Aguinaldo Support Role [29]
It's Okay to Not Be Okay Kai [30]
Rainbow Rumble Himself

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Louise Abuel
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Ani ng Dangal 2021 Cinema N/a Honored [31]
Dhaka International Film Festival 2020 Best Actor Edward Won [3]
Gawad Urian Award 2020 Best Actor Nominated [32]
Luna Awards 2020 Best Actor Nominated [33]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2021 Movie Actor of the Year Nominated [34]
New Movie Actor of the Year Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2012 Best Child Performer 100 Days To Heaven Nominated [35]
2013 Juan dela Cruz Nominated [36]
Young Critics Circle Awards 2020 Best Performance Edward Nominated [37]

References

  1. ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (February 10, 2022). "Louise Abuel shares experience playing young Jake Cuenca as he looks back on past TV shows". ABS-CBN.
  2. ^ a b c d "Former child stars attend their first prom at Star Magical Prom! - LionhearTV". April 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Caparas, Celso de Guzman (January 27, 2020). "Louise Abuel is Dhaka Filmfest's Best Actor". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (January 23, 2020). "With best actor win in Bangladesh, Louise Abuel finally gets his due". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  5. ^ "REVIEW: Edward is a bittersweet coming-of-age film". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  6. ^ Sabio, Nikka (August 28, 2025). "Louise Abuel returns to indie spotlight at SineKabataan 2025". ABS-CBN.
  7. ^ "Kantar Media-TNS National Household Ratings (Nov. 22-27): Budoy and Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig top weekday primetime; KC Concepcion interview on The Buzz rule Sunday daytime". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  8. ^ "Zaijian Jaranilla, Louise Abuel and Mutya Orquia share holiday cheer in new drama series; recall humble beginnings". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  9. ^ ""Ikaw ay Pag-ibig" fulfills last mission". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  10. ^ "Louise Abuel topbills "Wansapanataym"'s 'Tago, Diego, Tago' - LionhearTV". May 30, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Why turning 18 amid pandemic was blessing for Louise Abuel". ABS-CBN. February 22, 2022.
  12. ^ "Angelica, Carlo reunite in MMK". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  13. ^ "Vhong, Carmina & Louise in new Wansapanataym special | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  14. ^ Online, Balita (July 7, 2015). "Malaking gulo sa 'Wansapanataym'". Balita. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  15. ^ "Jake Cuenca Plays Dad To His Siblings in "MMK"". ABS-CBN.
  16. ^ "Jake in MMK before US trip". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  17. ^ Online, Balita (June 24, 2015). "Louise Abuel, magbibida sa 'MMK". Balita. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  18. ^ "Five things to know about Roxanne Guinoo and Jhong Hilario-starrer, Walang Iwanan". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  19. ^ Carballo, Bibsy M. "Walang Iwanan entertains amidst sorrow". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  20. ^ "MMK Kweba: Melissa, hindi na binalikan si Juan at ang kanilang mga anak". ABS-CBN. October 15, 2022.
  21. ^ "JC, gaganap na may sakit na psoriasis sa 'MMK'". Balita. September 30, 2016.
  22. ^ Online, Balita (May 12, 2017). "Hero Angeles, gaganap na transgender sa 'MMK'". Balita. Archived from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  23. ^ "Ahwel Paz may MMK na, may 2 pelikula pa". INQUIRER.net. February 10, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  24. ^ Online, Balita (March 16, 2018). "Ejay, nakulong at lalaban para makabalik sa pamilya". Balita. Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  25. ^ "Janella gagamit ng 'magic' para itaguyod ang pamilya". INQUIRER.net. July 7, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  26. ^ Plaza, Gerry (February 7, 2022). "REVIEW: Louise Abuel, ensemble cast stun viewers with intense, powerful portrayals in MMK "Kawayan"". ABS-CBN.
  27. ^ "Maymay, Tony, Barbie, Jerome and Janella's social media nightmare becomes reality in 'Click, Like, Share'". Manila Bulletin. August 27, 2021. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
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  29. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (June 25, 2025). "10 scenes from "Incognito" that showcase Louise Abuel's compelling portrayal of Diego Aguinaldo". ABS-CBN.
  30. ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (August 26, 2025). "Louise Abuel gets real about playing the "makulit and too in love" Kai in "It's Okay to Not Be Okay"". ABS-CBN.
  31. ^ "Dingdong Dantes, Cristine Reyes lead NCCA's Ani ng Dangal awardees". ABS-CBN. August 14, 2021.
  32. ^ Zinampan, Tristan (August 27, 2020). "FULL LIST: Nominees, Gawad Urian 2020". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  33. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Luna Awards 2020". RAPPLER. December 19, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  34. ^ "PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 12, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  35. ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  36. ^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  37. ^ Calderon, Ricky. "Young Critics Circle announces its film nominees". philstar.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2025.