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Max Alvarado

Max Alvarado

Actor · Born 1929-02-19 · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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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,…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. TNT Jackson (1974)
  2. For Y'ur Height Only (1981) — Columbus
  3. Ninja Kids (1986) — Hostage Taker
  4. Rambo Tan-Go Part III (1985)
  5. Noli Me Tángere (1961) — Lucas
  6. Ebony, Ivory & Jade (1976)
  7. D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) — Lupo
  8. Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang (1983) — Maxie
  9. Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
  10. Alabang Girls (1992) — Mr. Malabanan
  11. Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
  12. Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape (1994) — Mando
  13. Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan (1986)
  14. Cry of Justice (1984) — Masu
  15. Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (1975) — Salazar (segment 2)
  16. Bikini Watch (1995) — Mayor Mukhangbato
  17. Darna and Ding (1980) — Giant
  18. Salaginto't Salagubang (1972) — Konsorte
  19. Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa (1997)
  20. 48 Hours (1950) — Night Club Man
  21. Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988) — Kulas
  22. Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat (1973)
  23. Working Boys (1985) — Hostage Taker
  24. Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952)
  25. Ben Tumbling (1985) — Koljack
  26. Da Best in da West (1984)
  27. Facundo Alitaftaf (1978)
  28. Dugo ng Panday (1993)
  29. Kampanerang Kuba (1974) — Berto
  30. Peter Pandesal (1976)
  31. Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay (1988) — Kumander Maxi
  32. Alyas Pogi 2 (1992) — Shabu distributor
  33. Ace and Queen (1979) — No Name Law Officer
  34. Clown (1986)
  35. Balbakwa (1989)
  36. Isang Salop na Bala (1990)
  37. A Man Called Tolongges (1981) — Blackbird the Pirate
  38. Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo (1985)
  39. Isa Isa Lang (1985) — Masong
  40. Makahiya at Talahib (1976)