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)
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
Alabang Girls
1992
as Mr. Malabanan
North Harbor
1961
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
Gulapa
1977
Noli Me Tángere
1961
as Lucas
Cry of Justice
1984
as Masu
D'Wild Wild Weng
1982
as Lupo
Bugoy
1979
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
Buy One, Take One
1988
Captain Yagit
1989
as Doktor
Kung Fu Master
1974
Sandino
1952
Diwata ng Kagubatan
1972
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
Clown
1986
TNT Jackson
1974
Baril sa Baril
1961
as Attorney Salazar
Peter Pandesal
1976
Muslim.357
1986
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
Working Boys
1985
as Hostage Taker
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
Ben Tumbling
1985
as Koljack
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976
Sabotage
1966
Da Best in da West
1984
Black Magic
1987
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Puto
1987
as Elvis
Ninja Kids
1986
as Hostage Taker
Ang Panday IV
1984
as Lizardo
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
1982
as Lizardo
Bikini Watch
1995
as Mayor Mukhangbato
Tatak ng Tundo
1978
as Enteng
Hari sa Barilan
1962
For Y'ur Height Only
1981
as Columbus
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
as Kulas
No Blood, No Surrender
1986
Ang Panday
1980
as Lizardo
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Salazar (segment 2)
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
A Man Called Tolongges
1981
as Blackbird the Pirate
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
The Game of Death
1974
Inday Bote
1985
as Black Sunday
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
Dugo ng Panday
1993
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Giant
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
as Bulldog
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
as Mando
Marine Centipede
1975
Bobo Cop
1988
Alat!
1975
Santo Domingo
1972
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981
as Lizardo
Sto. Cristo
1973
Isa Isa Lang
1985
as Masong
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
1985
48 Hours
1950
as Night Club Man
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
1993
as Banong
Darna and Ding
1980
as Giant
The Fantastic Sword
1975
Balimbing
1986
Isputnik vs. Darna
1963
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
Barok
1976
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
as Bandong
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
Dino Barbaro
1969
The Rebel Hunter
1976
Bicol Express
1957
Suicide Commandoes
1962
Dolphy's Angels
1980
as Bertong Maize
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
Si Mister at Si Misis
1986
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
Pieta
1983
Rage to Kill
1990
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
Vontes V
1979
El Vibora
1972
as Gulimbat
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
as guest appearance
San Bernardo
1966
Dancing Master
1979
Napoleon Agra
1978
Balbakwa
1989
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
Contra Señas
1965
Boy Negro
1980
3 Desperados
1962
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
as Shabu distributor
Dunkin Donato
1993
as Mac Dado
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
as Maxie
Manong Gang
1991
The Interceptors
1976
Atlas, Hari, Sota
1971
Exzur
1956
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Labag sa batas
1982
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988
as Kumander Maxi
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Brando Bandido
1983
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Tarzan
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
Rolling Rockers
1959
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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- Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
- Alabang Girls (1992) — as Mr. Malabanan
- North Harbor (1961)
- Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994)
- Gulapa (1977)
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