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
El Vibora
1972
as Gulimbat
Muslim.357
1986
Ben Tumbling
1985
as Koljack
Rolling Rockers
1959
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
North Harbor
1961
Bobo Cop
1988
Santo Domingo
1972
Alat!
1975
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
Cry of Justice
1984
as Masu
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
TNT Jackson
1974
Balimbing
1986
Tatak ng Tundo
1978
as Enteng
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
as Mando
Inday Bote
1985
as Black Sunday
Hari sa Barilan
1962
Working Boys
1985
as Hostage Taker
Marine Centipede
1975
Clown
1986
The Game of Death
1974
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981
as Lizardo
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Salazar (segment 2)
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976
Ninja Kids
1986
as Hostage Taker
Ang Panday
1980
as Lizardo
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
as Maxie
Ang Maton
1959
Boy Negro
1980
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Dugo ng Panday
1993
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
Noli Me Tángere
1961
as Lucas
For Y'ur Height Only
1981
as Columbus
Alabang Girls
1992
as Mr. Malabanan
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
Bugoy
1979
Isa Isa Lang
1985
as Masong
Da Best in da West
1984
No Blood, No Surrender
1986
Pieta
1983
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Giant
Barok
1976
The Interceptors
1976
Baril sa Baril
1961
as Attorney Salazar
Puto
1987
as Elvis
48 Hours
1950
as Night Club Man
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Pieta: Book 2
1984
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986
as Bald Max
D'Wild Wild Weng
1982
as Lupo
Bicol Express
1957
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
Kambal Tuko
1988
as Father To Pak
Eagle of Manila
1988
as Badong Busangol
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
Buy One, Take One
1988
Facundo Alitaftaf
1978
San Bernardo
1966
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
Black Magic
1987
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985
Abrakadabra
1994
as Siga 1
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
Gulapa
1977
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
as Kulas
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
as Shabu distributor
Ang Panday IV
1984
as Lizardo
Viva Ranchera
1966
Salaginto't Salagubang
1972
as Konsorte
Darna and Ding
1980
as Giant
Dolphy's Angels
1980
as Bertong Maize
Pepeng Kaliwete
1958
Captain Yagit
1989
as Doktor
Karnabal
1973
as Gus
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
Dancing Master
1979
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Sto. Cristo
1973
Prinsesa Naranja
1960
Mokong
1978
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
Kapitan Inggo
1984
Vontes V
1979
Sabotage
1966
Dino Barbaro
1969
The Fantastic Sword
1975
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
as Bandong
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
as Bulldog
Kadenang Putik
1960
Sgt. Dalanon
1977
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
Balbakwa
1989
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963
Dunkin Donato
1993
as Mac Dado
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
A Man Called Tolongges
1981
as Blackbird the Pirate
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Tarzan
The Rebel Hunter
1976
Peter Pandesal
1976
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Rage to Kill
1990
Soliman Brothers
1966
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
as guest appearance
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
Kung Fu Master
1974
Atlas, Hari, Sota
1971
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
- El Vibora (1972) — as Gulimbat
- Muslim.357 (1986)
- Ben Tumbling (1985) — as Koljack
- Rolling Rockers (1959)
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