Max Alvarado

Max Alvarado

Acting · Born 1929-02-19 · 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 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.

As cast

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa 1997
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Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan 1996
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Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum 1996
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Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa 1996
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Bikini Watch
Bikini Watch 1995
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Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape 1994
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Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban 1994
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Abrakadabra
Abrakadabra 1994
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Dunkin Donato
Dunkin Donato 1993
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Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang
Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang 1993
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Dugo ng Panday
Dugo ng Panday 1993
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Alyas Pogi 2
Alyas Pogi 2 1992
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Alabang Girls
Alabang Girls 1992
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Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Dito sa Pitong Gatang 1992
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Manong Gang
Manong Gang 1991
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Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa) 1990
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Rage to Kill
Rage to Kill 1990
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Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick 1990
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Isang Salop na Bala
Isang Salop na Bala 1990
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Patigasan... ang Labanan 1990
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Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo 1990
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No poster
Captain Yagit 1989
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Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 1989
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Balbakwa
Balbakwa 1989
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Agila ng Maynila
Agila ng Maynila 1988
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Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting 1988
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Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay 1988
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Buy One, Take One
Buy One, Take One 1988
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Bobo Cop
Bobo Cop 1988
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Kambal Tuko
Kambal Tuko 1988
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Black Magic
Black Magic 1987
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Puto
Puto 1987
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No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander 1987
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Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao 1987
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Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod 1987
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Payaso
Payaso 1986
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Si Mister at Si Misis 1986
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No Blood, No Surrender
No Blood, No Surrender 1986
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Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon 1986
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Muslim.357
Muslim.357 1986
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Balimbing
Balimbing 1986
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Ninja Kids
Ninja Kids 1986
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Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan 1986
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Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo 1985
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Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Rambo Tan-Go Part III 1985
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Inday Bote
Inday Bote 1985
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Isa Isa Lang
Isa Isa Lang 1985
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Blasting Bullets
Blasting Bullets 1985
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Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo 1985
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Ben Tumbling 1985
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Working Boys
Working Boys 1985
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Ang Panday IV
Ang Panday IV 1984
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Pieta: Book 2
Pieta: Book 2 1984
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Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Barok Goes to Hong Kong 1984
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Sigaw ng Katarungan
Sigaw ng Katarungan 1984
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Da Best in da West
Da Best in da West 1984
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Kapitan Inggo
Kapitan Inggo 1984
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Pieta
Pieta 1983
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Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang 1983
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Brando Bandido
Brando Bandido 1983
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My Funny Valentine
My Funny Valentine 1983
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Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto 1982
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Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato 1982
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Labag sa batas
Labag sa batas 1982
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D'Wild Wild Weng
D'Wild Wild Weng 1982
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Alyas Palos II
Alyas Palos II 1982
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Pagbabalik ng Panday
Pagbabalik ng Panday 1981
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For Y'ur Height Only
For Y'ur Height Only 1981
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A Man Called Tolongges
A Man Called Tolongges 1981
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Ang Panday
Ang Panday 1980
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Boy Negro 1980
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Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero 1980
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MIssion Terrorize Panay 1980
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Dolphy's Angels
Dolphy's Angels 1980
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Darna and Ding
Darna and Ding 1980
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Bugoy
Bugoy 1979
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Tonyong Bayawak
Tonyong Bayawak 1979
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Nang umapoy ang karagatan 1979
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Max en Jess
Max en Jess 1979
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Dancing Master
Dancing Master 1979
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As director

No directing credits found.