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Max Alvarado

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

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
Bikini Watch
Bikini Watch
1995 • Mayor Mukhangbato
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994 • Mando
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
Abrakadabra
Abrakadabra
1994 • Siga 1

Full filmography

Bikini Watch
Bikini Watch
1995 • Mayor Mukhangbato
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Abrakadabra
Abrakadabra
1994 • Siga 1
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Dunkin Donato
Dunkin Donato
1993 • Mac Dado
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Alyas Pogi 2
Alyas Pogi 2
1992 • Shabu distributor
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Alabang Girls
Alabang Girls
1992 • Mr. Malabanan
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Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990 • guest appearance
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Eagle of Manila
Eagle of Manila
1988 • Badong Busangol
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Kambal Tuko
Kambal Tuko
1988 • Father To Pak
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Puto
Puto
1987 • Elvis
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Ninja Kids
Ninja Kids
1986 • Hostage Taker
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Inday Bote
Inday Bote
1985 • Black Sunday
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Isa Isa Lang
Isa Isa Lang
1985 • Masong
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Ben Tumbling
1985 • Koljack
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Working Boys
Working Boys
1985 • Hostage Taker
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Ang Panday IV
Ang Panday IV
1984 • Lizardo
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A Man Called Tolongges
A Man Called Tolongges
1981 • Blackbird the Pirate
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Ang Panday
Ang Panday
1980 • Lizardo
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Dolphy's Angels
Dolphy's Angels
1980 • Bertong Maize
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Ace and Queen
1979 • No Name Law Officer
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Karnabal
Karnabal
1973 • Gus
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El Vibora
El Vibora
1972 • Gulimbat
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Baril sa Baril
Baril sa Baril
1961 • Attorney Salazar
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48 Hours
48 Hours
1950 • Night Club Man
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Max Alvarado – Biography, Known For & Filmography