Max Alvarado

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

Birth Location Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Born 1929-02-19
Died 1997-04-06

Movies

Bikini Watch as Mayor Mukhangbato
1995
Abrakadabra as Siga 1
1994
Dunkin Donato as Mac Dado
1993
Alyas Pogi 2 as Shabu distributor
1992
Alabang Girls as Mr. Malabanan
1992
Patigasan... ang Labanan as guest appearance
1990
Captain Yagit as Doktor
1989
1989
Agila ng Maynila as Badong Busangol
1988
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay as Kumander Maxi
1988
1988
Kambal Tuko as Father To Pak
1988
1986
1986
1986
Ninja Kids as Hostage Taker
1986
Inday Bote as Black Sunday
1985
Isa Isa Lang as Masong
1985
Ben Tumbling as Koljack
1985
Working Boys as Hostage Taker
1985
Ang Panday IV as Lizardo
1984
1984
1983
1983
1983
1982
1981
A Man Called Tolongges as Blackbird the Pirate
1981
Ang Panday as Lizardo
1980
Dolphy's Angels as Bertong Maize
1980
Darna and Ding as Giant
1980
1979
1979
Tatak ng Tundo as Enteng
1978
1978
1977
1976
1975
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa as Salazar (segment 2)
1975
Kampanerang Kuba as Berto
1974
1973
1973
Karnabal as Gus
1973
El Vibora as Gulimbat
1972
1972
1966
Noli me Tángere as Lucas
1961
Baril sa Baril as Attorney Salazar
1961
1959
1956
1952
48 Hours as Night Club Man
1950
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