Max Alvarado
Born February 19, 1929 (Age: 97)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
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Age: 67
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
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Age: 66
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
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as Mando
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Age: 65
Manong Gang
1991
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Age: 62
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
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Age: 61
Rage to Kill
1990
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Age: 61
Isang Salop na Bala
1990
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Age: 61
No Image
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
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as guest appearance
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Age: 61
Muslim.357
1986
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Age: 57
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
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Age: 57
No Image
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
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Age: 50
No Image
Ace and Queen
1979
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as No Name Law Officer
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Age: 50
Napoleon Agra
1978
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Age: 49
Mokong
1978
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Age: 48
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
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Age: 48
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
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Age: 48
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
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Age: 48
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
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Age: 46
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
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as Salazar (segment 2)
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Age: 46
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
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as Bandong
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Age: 45
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975
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Age: 45
The Game of Death
1974
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Age: 45
Kung Fu Master
1974
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Age: 45
Kampanerang Kuba
1974
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as Berto
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Age: 45
Atlas, Hari, Sota
1971
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Age: 42
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
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Age: 42
Dino Barbaro
1969
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Age: 40
Contra Señas
1965
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Age: 36
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963
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Age: 34
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
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Age: 34
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
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Age: 34
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
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Age: 34
Hari sa Barilan
1962
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Age: 33
3 Desperados
1962
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Age: 33
North Harbor
1961
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Age: 32
Baril sa Baril
1961
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as Attorney Salazar
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Age: 32
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
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Age: 31
Akin ang Paghihiganti
1960
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Age: 31
Kadenang Putik
1960
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Age: 31
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
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Age: 31
Prinsesa Naranja
1960
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Age: 31
Ang Maton
1959
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Age: 30
Rolling Rockers
1959
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Age: 29
Pepeng Kaliwete
1958
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Age: 28
Exzur
1956
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Age: 27
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
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Age: 27