Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 19, 1929
Died
Apr 06, 1997
Place of Birth
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Credits
156 titles
Max Alvarado
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
Filmography
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Bikini Watch
Mayor Mukhangbato
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Mando
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Abrakadabra
Siga 1
Dunkin Donato
Mac Dado
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
Banong
Dugo ng Panday
Alyas Pogi 2
Shabu distributor
Alabang Girls
Mr. Malabanan
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Manong Gang
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Rage to Kill
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Bulldog
Isang Salop na Bala
Patigasan... ang Labanan
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Captain Yagit
Doktor
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Balbakwa
Eagle of Manila
Badong Busangol
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Kulas
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
Kumander Maxi
Buy One, Take One
Bobo Cop
Kambal Tuko
Father To Pak
Black Magic
Puto
Elvis
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Clown
Si Mister at Si Misis
No Blood, No Surrender
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
Bald Max
Muslim.357
Balimbing
Ninja Kids
Hostage Taker
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Inday Bote
Black Sunday
Isa Isa Lang
Masong
Blasting Bullets
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Ben Tumbling
Koljack