Max Alvarado

Max Alvarado

Known for Acting · 153 credits

Born
1929-02-19
Died
1997-04-06
Place of birth
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Also known as
Gavino Maximo Teodosio

Biography

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

Movies (153)

Alabang Girls
Movie

Alabang Girls

1992

as Mr. Malabanan

North Harbor
Movie

North Harbor

1961

Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Movie

Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

1996

Gulapa
Movie

Gulapa

1977

D'Wild Wild Weng
Movie

D'Wild Wild Weng

1982

as Lupo

Noli Me Tángere
Movie

Noli Me Tángere

1961

as Lucas

Cry of Justice
Movie

Cry of Justice

1984

as Masu

Bugoy
Movie

Bugoy

1979

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Movie

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

1994

Captain Yagit
Movie

Captain Yagit

1989

as Doktor

Lo' Waist Gang
Movie

Lo' Waist Gang

1956

Sabotage
Movie

Sabotage

1966

Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Movie

Nang umapoy ang karagatan

1979

TNT Jackson
Movie

TNT Jackson

1974

Sandino
Movie

Sandino

1952

Kung Fu Master
Movie

Kung Fu Master

1974

Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Movie

Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

1982

Diwata ng Kagubatan
Movie

Diwata ng Kagubatan

1972

Baril sa Baril
Movie

Baril sa Baril

1961

as Attorney Salazar

Buy One, Take One
Movie

Buy One, Take One

1988

Working Boys
Movie

Working Boys

1985

as Hostage Taker

For Y'ur Height Only
Movie

For Y'ur Height Only

1981

as Columbus

Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Movie

Ebony, Ivory & Jade

1976

Peter Pandesal
Movie

Peter Pandesal

1976

Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Movie

Dito sa Pitong Gatang

1992

Ito Ang Maynila
Movie

Ito Ang Maynila

1963

Puto
Movie

Puto

1987

as Elvis

Ben Tumbling
Movie

Ben Tumbling

1985

as Koljack

Ninja Kids
Movie

Ninja Kids

1986

as Hostage Taker

Clown
Movie

Clown

1986

Ang Panday IV
Movie

Ang Panday IV

1984

as Lizardo

Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
Movie

Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

1980

Darna and the Giants
Movie

Darna and the Giants

1973

as Giant

Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
Movie

Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

1982

as Lizardo

Tatak ng Tundo
Movie

Tatak ng Tundo

1978

as Enteng

Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Movie

Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

1990

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Movie

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

1997

Darna and Ding
Movie

Darna and Ding

1980

as Giant

Hari sa Barilan
Movie

Hari sa Barilan

1962

Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
Movie

Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

1963

Muslim.357
Movie

Muslim.357

1986

Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Movie

Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

1986

Bikini Watch
Movie

Bikini Watch

1995

as Mayor Mukhangbato

Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Movie

Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo

1990

Alyas Pogi 2
Movie

Alyas Pogi 2

1992

as Shabu distributor

Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Movie

Rambo Tan-Go Part III

1985

Bobo Cop
Movie

Bobo Cop

1988

Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
Movie

Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)

1993

as Banong

Alat!
Movie

Alat!

1975

Inday Bote
Movie

Inday Bote

1985

as Black Sunday

The Moises Padilla Story
Movie

The Moises Padilla Story

1961

Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Movie

Blood and Love on a Piece of Land

1975

as Salazar (segment 2)

Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Movie

Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

1990

as Bulldog

Barok
Movie

Barok

1976

Ang Panday
Movie

Ang Panday

1980

as Lizardo

Da Best in da West
Movie

Da Best in da West

1984

Sgt. Dalanon
Movie

Sgt. Dalanon

1977

Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Movie

Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

1988

as Kulas

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Movie

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

1971

Contra Señas
Movie

Contra Señas

1965

Rage to Kill
Movie

Rage to Kill

1990

Napoleon Agra
Movie

Napoleon Agra

1978

Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Movie

Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

1987

Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Movie

Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

1983

as Maxie

Isa Isa Lang
Movie

Isa Isa Lang

1985

as Masong

A Man Called Tolongges
Movie

A Man Called Tolongges

1981

as Blackbird the Pirate

Labag sa batas
Movie

Labag sa batas

1982

Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Movie

Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

1985

MIssion Terrorize Panay
Movie

MIssion Terrorize Panay

1980

The Game of Death
Movie

The Game of Death

1974

Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
Movie

Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

1952

Kapitan Inggo
Movie

Kapitan Inggo

1984

Tonyong Bayawak
Movie

Tonyong Bayawak

1979

Black Magic
Movie

Black Magic

1987

No Blood, No Surrender
Movie

No Blood, No Surrender

1986

Manong Gang
Movie

Manong Gang

1991

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Movie

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

1994

as Mando

No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Movie

No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander

1987

Karnabal
Movie

Karnabal

1973

as Gus

Eagle of Manila
Movie

Eagle of Manila

1988

as Badong Busangol

Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Movie

Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

1987

Dugo ng Panday
Movie

Dugo ng Panday

1993

Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Movie

Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

1985

Balbakwa
Movie

Balbakwa

1989

Santo Domingo
Movie

Santo Domingo

1972

Kampanerang Kuba
Movie

Kampanerang Kuba

1974

as Berto

48 Hours
Movie

48 Hours

1950

as Night Club Man

Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
Movie

Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

1986

as Bald Max

The Rebel Hunter
Movie

The Rebel Hunter

1976

Bicol Express
Movie

Bicol Express

1957

Marine Centipede
Movie

Marine Centipede

1975

Si Mister at Si Misis
Movie

Si Mister at Si Misis

1986

Pagbabalik ng Panday
Movie

Pagbabalik ng Panday

1981

as Lizardo

Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
Movie

Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

1979

Sto. Cristo
Movie

Sto. Cristo

1973

The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Movie

The Enforcer and the Pussycats

1977

Exzur
Movie

Exzur

1956

Balimbing
Movie

Balimbing

1986

Pagsapit ng Dilim
Movie

Pagsapit ng Dilim

1975

Kapitan Kulas
Movie

Kapitan Kulas

1975

Angkan Ng Matatapang
Movie

Angkan Ng Matatapang

1963

Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
Movie

Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose

1975

Suicide Commandoes
Movie

Suicide Commandoes

1962

Pieta
Movie

Pieta

1983

The Fantastic Sword
Movie

The Fantastic Sword

1975

Dolphy's Angels
Movie

Dolphy's Angels

1980

as Bertong Maize

Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Movie

Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

1976

Vontes V
Movie

Vontes V

1979

Isputnik vs. Darna
Movie

Isputnik vs. Darna

1963

Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
Movie

Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

1960

Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Movie

Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

1977

Boy Negro
Movie

Boy Negro

1980

El Vibora
Movie

El Vibora

1972

as Gulimbat

Pagbabalik ng Lawin
Movie

Pagbabalik ng Lawin

1975

as Bandong

Patigasan... ang Labanan
Movie

Patigasan... ang Labanan

1990

as guest appearance

Brando Bandido
Movie

Brando Bandido

1983

Abrakadabra
Movie

Abrakadabra

1994

as Siga 1

Sigaw ng Digmaan
Movie

Sigaw ng Digmaan

1963

The Eagle and the Sun
Movie

The Eagle and the Sun

1973

Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Movie

Barok Goes to Hong Kong

1984

About 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 Pi… With 153 credits spanning from 1950 to 1997, Max Alvarado has appeared in 153 films and 0 TV shows.

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