Max Alvarado
Born
19 February 1929 (97)
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, ...
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 (40)
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
Bikini Watch
1995
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
Abrakadabra
1994
Dunkin Donato
1993
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
1993
Dugo ng Panday
1993
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
Alabang Girls
1992
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Manong Gang
1991
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
Rage to Kill
1990
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
Isang Salop na Bala
1990
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990
Captain Yagit
1989
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
Balbakwa
1989
Eagle of Manila
1988
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988
Buy One, Take One
1988
Bobo Cop
1988
Kambal Tuko
1988
Black Magic
1987
Puto
1987
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
Clown
1986
Si Mister at Si Misis
1986
No Blood, No Surrender
1986
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986
Muslim.357
1986