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)
Bikini Watch
1995
as Mayor Mukhangbato
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
Ben Tumbling
1985
as Koljack
El Vibora
1972
as Gulimbat
Muslim.357
1986
North Harbor
1961
Rolling Rockers
1959
Cry of Justice
1984
as Masu
Bobo Cop
1988
Balimbing
1986
Clown
1986
Tatak ng Tundo
1978
as Enteng
Alat!
1975
Working Boys
1985
as Hostage Taker
For Y'ur Height Only
1981
as Columbus
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
Ninja Kids
1986
as Hostage Taker
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Santo Domingo
1972
Abrakadabra
1994
as Siga 1
TNT Jackson
1974
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Salazar (segment 2)
The Game of Death
1974
Ang Panday
1980
as Lizardo
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981
as Lizardo
Dugo ng Panday
1993
The Interceptors
1976
Da Best in da West
1984
Alabang Girls
1992
as Mr. Malabanan
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
as Mando
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
Noli Me Tángere
1961
as Lucas
Inday Bote
1985
as Black Sunday
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Giant
Marine Centipede
1975
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
Boy Negro
1980
Puto
1987
as Elvis
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Facundo Alitaftaf
1978
Ang Maton
1959
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
as Kulas
48 Hours
1950
as Night Club Man
Baril sa Baril
1961
as Attorney Salazar
Bugoy
1979
Hari sa Barilan
1962
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
as Maxie
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
The Fantastic Sword
1975
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
Peter Pandesal
1976
Suicide Commandoes
1962
Brando Bandido
1983
Buy One, Take One
1988
San Bernardo
1966
Sabotage
1966
Barok
1976
Dancing Master
1979
Kadenang Putik
1960
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
Pepeng Kaliwete
1958
D'Wild Wild Weng
1982
as Lupo
Ang Panday IV
1984
as Lizardo
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Kapitan Inggo
1984
Isa Isa Lang
1985
as Masong
Pieta: Book 2
1984
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986
as Bald Max
Sandino
1952
Pieta
1983
Blasting Bullets
1985
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Salaginto't Salagubang
1972
as Konsorte
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
1982
as Lizardo
Black Magic
1987
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
as Bulldog
Eagle of Manila
1988
as Badong Busangol
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
Dolphy's Angels
1980
as Bertong Maize
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
Manong Gang
1991
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
as Shabu distributor
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
Bicol Express
1957
Kambal Tuko
1988
as Father To Pak
Sto. Cristo
1973
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Tarzan
Balbakwa
1989
Captain Yagit
1989
as Doktor
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Prinsesa Naranja
1960
Napoleon Agra
1978
Kung Fu Master
1974
Isputnik vs. Darna
1963
Viva Ranchera
1966
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
1993
as Banong
Dunkin Donato
1993
as Mac Dado
3 Desperados
1962
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
Karnabal
1973
as Gus
Mokong
1978
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973
Vontes V
1979
A Man Called Tolongges
1981
as Blackbird the Pirate
Gulapa
1977
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
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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- Bikini Watch (1995) — as Mayor Mukhangbato
- Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
- Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994)
- Ben Tumbling (1985) — as Koljack
- El Vibora (1972) — as Gulimbat
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