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
1992
as Mr. Malabanan
North Harbor
1961
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
Gulapa
1977
D'Wild Wild Weng
1982
as Lupo
Noli Me Tángere
1961
as Lucas
Cry of Justice
1984
as Masu
Bugoy
1979
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
Captain Yagit
1989
as Doktor
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
Sabotage
1966
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
TNT Jackson
1974
Sandino
1952
Kung Fu Master
1974
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
Diwata ng Kagubatan
1972
Baril sa Baril
1961
as Attorney Salazar
Buy One, Take One
1988
Working Boys
1985
as Hostage Taker
For Y'ur Height Only
1981
as Columbus
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976
Peter Pandesal
1976
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
Puto
1987
as Elvis
Ben Tumbling
1985
as Koljack
Ninja Kids
1986
as Hostage Taker
Clown
1986
Ang Panday IV
1984
as Lizardo
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Giant
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
1982
as Lizardo
Tatak ng Tundo
1978
as Enteng
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Darna and Ding
1980
as Giant
Hari sa Barilan
1962
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
Muslim.357
1986
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
Bikini Watch
1995
as Mayor Mukhangbato
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
as Shabu distributor
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
Bobo Cop
1988
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
1993
as Banong
Alat!
1975
Inday Bote
1985
as Black Sunday
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Salazar (segment 2)
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
as Bulldog
Barok
1976
Ang Panday
1980
as Lizardo
Da Best in da West
1984
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
as Kulas
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
Contra Señas
1965
Rage to Kill
1990
Napoleon Agra
1978
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
as Maxie
Isa Isa Lang
1985
as Masong
A Man Called Tolongges
1981
as Blackbird the Pirate
Labag sa batas
1982
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
1985
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
The Game of Death
1974
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
Kapitan Inggo
1984
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Black Magic
1987
No Blood, No Surrender
1986
Manong Gang
1991
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
as Mando
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
Karnabal
1973
as Gus
Eagle of Manila
1988
as Badong Busangol
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
Dugo ng Panday
1993
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985
Balbakwa
1989
Santo Domingo
1972
Kampanerang Kuba
1974
as Berto
48 Hours
1950
as Night Club Man
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986
as Bald Max
The Rebel Hunter
1976
Bicol Express
1957
Marine Centipede
1975
Si Mister at Si Misis
1986
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981
as Lizardo
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
Sto. Cristo
1973
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
Exzur
1956
Balimbing
1986
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975
Suicide Commandoes
1962
Pieta
1983
The Fantastic Sword
1975
Dolphy's Angels
1980
as Bertong Maize
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
Vontes V
1979
Isputnik vs. Darna
1963
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Boy Negro
1980
El Vibora
1972
as Gulimbat
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
as Bandong
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
as guest appearance
Brando Bandido
1983
Abrakadabra
1994
as Siga 1
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
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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- Alabang Girls (1992) — as Mr. Malabanan
- North Harbor (1961)
- Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
- Gulapa (1977)
- D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) — as Lupo
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