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Max Alvarado

Max Alvarado

Acting

February 19, 1929 β€” April 6, 1997Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa1997

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa1996

Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum1996

Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan1996

Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

Bikini Watch1995

Bikini Watch

Mayor Mukhangbato

Abrakadabra1994

Abrakadabra

Siga 1

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban1994

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape1994

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

Mando

Dunkin Donato1993

Dunkin Donato

Mac Dado

Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)1993

Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)

Banong

Dugo ng Panday1993

Dugo ng Panday

Alabang Girls1992

Alabang Girls

Mr. Malabanan

Dito sa Pitong Gatang1992

Dito sa Pitong Gatang

Alyas Pogi 21992

Alyas Pogi 2

Shabu distributor

Manong Gang1991

Manong Gang

Isang Salop na Bala1990

Isang Salop na Bala

Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick1990

Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

Bulldog

Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)1990

Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

Rage to Kill1990

Rage to Kill

Balbakwa1989

Balbakwa

Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 11989

Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1

Kambal Tuko1988

Kambal Tuko

Father To Pak

Bobo Cop1988

Bobo Cop

Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting1988

Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

Kulas