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Max Alvarado
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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…
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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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- 1997
- 1996
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1996
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Movie
- 1996
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1995
Bikini Watch
Movie Mayor Mukhangbato
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1994
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Movie Mando
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1994
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Movie
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1994
Abrakadabra
Movie Siga 1
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1993
Dunkin Donato
Movie Mac Dado
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1993
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
Movie Banong
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1993
Dugo ng Panday
Movie
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1992
Alyas Pogi 2
Movie Shabu distributor
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1992
Alabang Girls
Movie Mr. Malabanan
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1992
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Movie
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1991
Manong Gang
Movie
- 1990
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1990
Rage to Kill
Movie
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1990
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Movie Bulldog
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1990
Isang Salop na Bala
Movie
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1990
Patigasan... ang Labanan
Movie
- 1990
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1989
Captain Yagit
Movie Doktor
- 1989
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1989
Balbakwa
Movie
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1988
Eagle of Manila
Movie Badong Busangol
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1988
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Movie Kulas
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1988
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
Movie Kumander Maxi
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1988
Buy One, Take One
Movie
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1988
Bobo Cop
Movie
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1988
Kambal Tuko
Movie Father To Pak
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1987
Black Magic
Movie
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1987
Puto
Movie Elvis
- 1987
- 1987
- 1987
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1986
Clown
Movie
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1986
Si Mister at Si Misis
Movie
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1986
No Blood, No Surrender
Movie
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1986
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
Movie Bald Max
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1986
Muslim.357
Movie
