Max Alvarado
Born February 19, 1929 (Age: 97)
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Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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.
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.
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Filmography
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
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Age: 67
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
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Age: 67
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
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Age: 67
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
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Age: 66
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
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as Mando
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Age: 65
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
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Age: 64
Dunkin Donato
1993
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as Mac Dado
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Age: 64
Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang
1993
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as Banong
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Age: 63
Dugo ng Panday
1993
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Age: 63
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
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as Shabu distributor
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Age: 63
Alabang Girls
1992
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as Mr. Malabanan
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Age: 63
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
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Age: 62
Manong Gang
1991
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Age: 62
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
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Age: 61
Rage to Kill
1990
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Age: 61
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
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as Bulldog
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Age: 61
Isang Salop na Bala
1990
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Age: 61
No Image
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
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as guest appearance
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Age: 61
No Image
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990
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Age: 61
No Image
Captain Yagit
1989
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as Doktor
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Age: 60
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
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Age: 60
Balbakwa
1989
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Age: 60
Eagle of Manila
1988
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as Badong Busangol
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Age: 59
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
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as Kulas
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Age: 59
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988
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as Kumander Maxi
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Age: 59
Buy One, Take One
1988
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Age: 59
Bobo Cop
1988
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Age: 59
Kambal Tuko
1988
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as Father To Pak
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Age: 59
Black Magic
1987
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Age: 58
Puto
1987
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as Elvis
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Age: 58
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
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Age: 58
No Image
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
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Age: 58
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
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Age: 58
Muslim.357
1986
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Age: 57
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
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Age: 57
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
1985
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Age: 56
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
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Age: 56
Inday Bote
1985
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as Black Sunday
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Age: 56
Isa Isa Lang
1985
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as Masong
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Age: 56
Blasting Bullets
1985
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Age: 56
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985
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Age: 56
Working Boys
1985
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as Hostage Taker
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Age: 55
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981
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as Lizardo
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Age: 52
For Y'ur Height Only
1981
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as Columbus
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Age: 52
A Man Called Tolongges
1981
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as Blackbird the Pirate
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Age: 52
Ang Panday
1980
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as Lizardo
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Age: 51
No Image
Boy Negro
1980
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Age: 51
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
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Age: 51
No Image
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
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Age: 51
Dolphy's Angels
1980
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as Bertong Maize
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Age: 51
Darna and Ding
1980
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as Giant
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Age: 50
No Image
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
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Age: 50
No Image
Ace and Queen
1979
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as No Name Law Officer
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Age: 50
Tatak ng Tundo
1978
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as Enteng
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Age: 49
Napoleon Agra
1978
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Age: 49
Facundo Alitaftaf
1978
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Age: 49
Mokong
1978
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Age: 48
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
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Age: 48
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
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Age: 48
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
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Age: 48
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
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Age: 47
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
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Age: 46
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
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as Salazar (segment 2)
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Age: 46
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
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as Bandong
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Age: 45
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975
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Age: 45
The Game of Death
1974
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Age: 45
Kung Fu Master
1974
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Age: 45
TNT Jackson
1974
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Age: 45
Kampanerang Kuba
1974
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as Berto
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Age: 45
No Image
Darna and the Giants
1973
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as Giant
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Age: 44
No Image
Sto. Cristo
1973
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Age: 44
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
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as Tarzan
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Age: 44
No Image
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973
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Age: 44
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
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Age: 44
Karnabal
1973
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as Gus
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Age: 44
Santo Domingo
1972
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Age: 43
El Vibora
1972
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as Gulimbat
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Age: 43
Salaginto't Salagubang
1972
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as Konsorte
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Age: 43
Diwata ng Kagubatan
1972
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Age: 42
Atlas, Hari, Sota
1971
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Age: 42
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
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Age: 42
Dino Barbaro
1969
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Age: 40
Sabotage
1966
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Age: 37
Soliman Brothers
1966
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Age: 37
Contra Señas
1965
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Age: 36
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963
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Age: 34
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
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Age: 34
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
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Age: 34
Isputnik vs. Darna
1963
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Age: 34
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
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Age: 34
Hari sa Barilan
1962
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Age: 33
Suicide Commandoes
1962
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Age: 33
3 Desperados
1962
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Age: 33
North Harbor
1961
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Age: 32
Noli Me Tángere
1961
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as Lucas
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Age: 32
Baril sa Baril
1961
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as Attorney Salazar
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Age: 32
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
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Age: 31
Akin ang Paghihiganti
1960
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Age: 31
Kadenang Putik
1960
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Age: 31
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
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Age: 31
Prinsesa Naranja
1960
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Age: 31
Ang Maton
1959
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Age: 30
Rolling Rockers
1959
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Age: 29
Pepeng Kaliwete
1958
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Age: 28
Exzur
1956
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Age: 27
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
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Age: 27
48 Hours
1950
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as Night Club Man
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Age: 21