Max Alvarado
Acting
- Born:
- 1929-02-19
- Died:
- 1997-04-06
- Place of birth:
- Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Biography
Max Alvarado (19 February 1929 – 6 April 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila. In his youth, he was a member of street gangs, as well as an itinerant manual laborer. He broke into films in 1948 as a bit player in Halik sa Bandila. Soon after, he was frequently cast as a villain in films produced by Premiere Production and its sister company, Larry Santiago Productions, as well as People's Pictures. He first gained critical notice in the 1953 film Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo directed by Gerry de Leon. For that role, he garnered a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nomination. Ultimately, Alvarado was nominated for 5 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nominations, winning the trophy in 1971 for Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria. Alvarado was also nominated for a FAMAS Best Actor award in 1968 for Tatak Sakramentos. Beginning in 1967 with Alyas Chain Gang, he was cast in leading and supporting roles even as a romantic lead, despite his swarthy and somewhat villainous appearance. Alvarado also showcased his versatility by sometimes playing gay roles, such as in the 1978 film Gorgonia as well as Non-Villain or supporting Roles. As a villain, Alvarado was frequently cast opposite the heroic roles of Fernando Poe Jr., although he has also portrayed a supporting ally to the latter in films such as "Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" alongside Paquito Diaz, also in a non-antagonist role which starred former child star Vandolph, and fellow villain actor Paquito's younger brother Romy Diaz as the main antagonist.
Known For
Filmography
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Bikini Watch
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Abrakadabra
Dunkin Donato
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
Dugo ng Panday
Alyas Pogi 2
Alabang Girls
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Manong Gang
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Rage to Kill
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Isang Salop na Bala
Patigasan... ang Labanan
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Baricuatro: Batang Cebu .45
Captain Yagit
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Balbakwa
Eagle of Manila
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
Buy One, Take One
Bobo Cop
Kambal Tuko
Black Magic
Puto
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Clown
Si Mister at Si Misis
Asong Gubat
No Blood, No Surrender
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
Muslim.357
Balimbing
Ninja Kids
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Inday Bote
Isa Isa Lang
Blasting Bullets
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Ben Tumbling
Working Boys
Ang Panday IV
Pieta: Book 2
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Cry of Justice
Hatulan si Totoy Angustia
Da Best in da West
Kapitan Inggo
Pieta
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Brando Bandido
My Funny Valentine
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Labag sa batas
D'Wild Wild Weng
Alyas Palos II
Pagbabalik ng Panday
For Y'ur Height Only
A Man Called Tolongges
Ang Panday
Boy Negro
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
MIssion Terrorize Panay
Dolphy's Angels
Darna and Ding
Bugoy
Tonyong Bayawak
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Max en Jess
Dancing Master
Ace and Queen
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
Vontes V
Tatak ng Tundo
Napoleon Agra
Facundo Alitaftaf
Mokong
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Sgt. Dalanon
Gulapa
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Makahiya at Talahib
Barok
The Interceptors
The Rebel Hunter
Peter Pandesal
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
The Fantastic Sword
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Kapitan Kulas
Alat!
Marine Centipede
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
The Game of Death
Kung Fu Master
TNT Jackson
Kampanerang Kuba
Darna and the Giants
Shadow of the Dragon
Sto. Cristo
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
The Eagle and the Sun
Karnabal
Santo Domingo
El Vibora
Salaginto't Salagubang
Diwata ng Kagubatan
Atlas, Hari, Sota
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Dino Barbaro
Viva Ranchera
Sabotage
Soliman Brothers
San Bernardo
Contra Señas
Sigaw ng Digmaan
Angkan Ng Matatapang
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
Isputnik vs. Darna
Ito Ang Maynila
Hari sa Barilan
Suicide Commandoes
3 Desperados
The Moises Padilla Story
North Harbor
Noli Me Tángere
Baril sa Baril
Akin ang Paghihiganti
Kadenang Putik
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
Prinsesa Naranja
Ang Maton
Rolling Rockers
Pepeng Kaliwete
Bicol Express
Exzur
Lo' Waist Gang
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
Sandino
48 Hours
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