Avel Morado

Avel Morado (born 20th May 1932, date of death unknown; sometimes credited as Abel Morado) was a prominent Filipino character actor, stuntman, and martial artist whose active career spanned from the 1960s to the 1990s. He became a widely recognised and familiar face in the Philippine action cinema genre, specifically celebrated for his convincing portrayals of antagonists, "goons," or the right-hand men of primary villains.

Morado began his cinematic journey during the golden era of Philippine action movies in the 1960s. Due to his sharp, intimidating screen presence and exceptional physical agility, he became a staple choice for directors staging large-scale combat sequences.

He was a frequent, dependable presence on screen alongside Philippine cinema legends like Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) and Joseph "Erap" Estrada, usually serving as part of the antagonistic forces they had to overcome.

While primarily recognized as a stellar supporting villain, his martial arts mastery and acting depth eventually earned him top-billed status in specific biopics and law enforcement features, most notably leading the 1993 action drama Abel Morado: Ikaw Ang May Sala and Patayin si Boy Gatmaitan (1989).

He was a legitimate, high-ranking member and official of the SOS Daredevils, one of the most prominent professional stunt associations in the history of Philippine cinema. He utilized his extensive martial arts background to serve as a stunt and fighting instructor, training fellow actors and crafting safe, believable action choreography.