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
Credits
- 1997 · Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa as
- 1996 · Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan as
- 1996 · Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum as
- 1996 · Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa as
- 1995 · Bikini Watch as Mayor Mukhangbato
- 1994 · Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape as Mando
- 1994 · Hindi pa Tapos ang Laban as
- 1994 · Abrakadabra as Siga 1
- 1993 · Dunkin Donato as Mac Dado
- 1993 · Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang as Banong
- 1993 · Dugo ng Panday as
- 1992 · Alyas Pogi 2 as Shabu distributor
- 1992 · Alabang Girls as Mr. Malabanan
- 1992 · Dito sa Pitong Gatang as
- 1991 · Manong Gang as
- 1990 · Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa) as
- 1990 · Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick as Bulldog
- 1990 · Isang Salop na Bala as
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as guest appearance
- 1990 · Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo as
- 1989 · Captain Yagit as Doktor
- 1989 · Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 as
- 1989 · Balbakwa as
- 1988 · Agila ng Maynila as Badong Busangol
- 1988 · Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting as Kulas
- 1988 · Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay as Kumander Maxi
- 1988 · Buy One, Take One as
- 1988 · Bobo Cop as
- 1988 · Kambal Tuko as Father To Pak
- 1987 · Black Magic as
- 1987 · No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander as
- 1987 · Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao as
- 1987 · Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod as
- 1986 · Si Mister at Si Misis as
- 1986 · No Blood, No Surrender as
- 1986 · Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon as Bald Max
- 1986 · Muslim.357 as
- 1986 · Balimbing as
- 1986 · Ninja Kids as Hostage Taker
- 1986 · Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan as
- 1985 · Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo as
- 1985 · Rambo Tan-Go Part III as
- 1985 · Inday Bote as Black Sunday
- 1985 · Isa Isa Lang as Masong
- 1985 · Blasting Bullets as
- 1985 · Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo as
- 1985 · Ben Tumbling as Koljack
- 1985 · Working Boys as Hostage Taker
- 1984 · Ang Panday IV as Lizardo
- 1984 · Pieta: Book 2 as
- 1984 · Barok Goes to Hong Kong as
- 1984 · Sigaw ng Katarungan as Masu
- 1984 · Da Best in da West as
- 1984 · Kapitan Inggo as
- 1983 · Pieta as
- 1983 · Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Maxie
- 1983 · Brando Bandido as
- 1983 · My Funny Valentine as Maxi
- 1982 · Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto as Lizardo
- 1982 · Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato as
- 1982 · Labag sa batas as
- 1982 · D'Wild Wild Weng as Lupo
- 1982 · Alyas Palos II as
- 1981 · Pagbabalik ng Panday as Lizardo
- 1981 · A Man Called Tolongges as Blackbird the Pirate
- 1980 · Ang Panday as Lizardo
- 1980 · Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero as
- 1980 · Dolphy's Angels as Bertong Maize
- 1980 · Darna and Ding as Giant
- 1979 · Bugoy as
- 1979 · Tonyong Bayawak as
- 1979 · Max en Jess as
- 1979 · Dancing Master as
- 1979 · Ace and Queen as No Name Law Officer
- 1979 · Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa as
- 1979 · Vontes V as
- 1978 · Tatak ng Tundo as Enteng
- 1978 · Napoleon Agra as
- 1978 · Facundo Alitaftaf as
- 1978 · Mokong as
- 1977 · Asawa Ko Silang Lahat as
- 1977 · Gulapa as
- 1977 · The Enforcer and the Pussycats as
- 1976 · The Rebel Hunter as
- 1976 · The Interceptors as
- 1976 · Barok as
- 1976 · Makahiya at Talahib as
- 1976 · Peter Pan deSal as
- 1976 · Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin as
- 1975 · The Fantastic Sword as
- 1975 · Pagsapit ng Dilim as
- 1975 · Kapitan Kulas as
- 1975 · Alat! as
- 1975 · Alupihang Dagat as
- 1975 · Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa as Salazar (segment 2)
- 1975 · Pagbabalik ng Lawin as
- 1975 · Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose as
- 1974 · The Game of Death as
- 1974 · Kung Fu Master as
- 1974 · TNT Jackson as
- 1974 · Kampanerang Kuba as Berto
- 1973 · Darna and the Giants as Giant
- 1973 · Zoom, Zoom, Superman! as Tarzan
- 1973 · Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat as
- 1973 · The Eagle and the Sun as
- 1973 · Karnabal as Gus
- 1972 · Santo Domingo as
- 1972 · El Vibora as Gulimbat
- 1972 · Salaginto't Salagubang as Konsorte
- 1972 · Diwata ng Kagubatan as
- 1971 · Atlas, Hari, Sota as
- 1971 · Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria as
- 1969 · Dino Barbaro as
- 1966 · Viva Ranchera as
- 1966 · Sabotage as
- 1966 · Soliman Brothers as
- 1966 · San Bernardo as
- 1965 · Contra Señas as
- 1963 · Sigaw ng Digmaan as
- 1963 · Angkan Ng Matatapang as
- 1963 · Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib as
- 1963 · Isputnik vs. Darna as
- 1963 · Ito Ang Maynila as
- 1962 · Hari sa Barilan as
- 1962 · Suicide Commandoes as
- 1962 · 3 Desperados as
- 1961 · North Harbor as
- 1961 · Noli me Tángere as Lucas
- 1961 · Baril sa Baril as Attorney Salazar
- 1961 · The Moises Padilla Story as
- 1960 · Akin ang Paghihiganti as
- 1960 · Kadenang Putik as
- 1960 · Huwag Mo Akong Limutin as
- 1960 · Prinsesa Naranja as
- 1959 · Ang Maton as
- 1959 · Rolling Rockers as
- 1958 · Pepeng Kaliwete as
- 1957 · Bicol Express as
- 1956 · Exzur as
- 1956 · Lo' Waist Gang as
- 1952 · Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo as
- 1952 · Sandino as
- 1950 · 48 Hours as Night Club Man