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Max Alvarado

Actor
Died April 6, 1997 (68 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • TNT Jackson
  • The Day of the Trumpet
Known For
  • TNT Jackson
  • Y'ur Height Only
  • Caddy Hack
  • No Blood, No Surrender
  • The Day of the Trumpet
  • Pagbabalik ng panday
  • Classified Operation
  • Da Best in da West

Filmography

2023
Caddy Hack · as Golfer 1
1995
1995
Bikini Watch · as Mayor Mukhangbato
1994
1992
Alabang Girls · as Mr. Malabanan
1991
Memories (TV Series) · as Cast
1988
Agila ng Maynila · as Badong Busangol
1988
1986
The Ninja Squad · as Flat Capped Mob Boss
1986
1986
1985
Ulo ng gapo · as Cast
1984
Ang padrino · as Tasyo
1984
1982
Bambang · as Cast
1982
1982
D'Wild Wild Weng · as Lupo
1981
Pagbabalik ng panday · as Lizardo
1981
Y'ur Height Only · as Columbus
1980
Ang panday · as Lizardo
1978
1977
Vontes V · as Cast
1976
Blind Rage · as Cast
1976
1974
1974
1973
1970
Crisis · as Cast
1969
The Bandits · as Cast
1968
The Specialists · as Cast
1966
Sabotage · as Cast
1961
Noli me tángere · as Lucas
1958

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