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