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 ing Actor nomination. Ultimately, Alvarado was nominated for 5 FAMAS Best ing 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 ing 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 ing Roles. As a villain, Alvarado was frequently cast opposite the heroic roles of Fernando Poe Jr., although he has also portrayed a ing 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.
Filmography
all 173
Movies 173
Caddy Hack (2023)
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996)
Bikini Watch (1995)
Abrakadabra (1994)
Dunkin Donato (1993)
Manila Boy (1993)
Alyas Pogi 2 (1992)
Alabang Girls (1992)
Patigasan... ang Labanan (1990)
Captain Yagit (1989)
Agila ng Maynila (1988)
Ompong Galapong (1988)
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay (1988)
Kambal Tuko (1988)
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon (1986)
Ninja Kids (1986)
Inday Bote (1985)
Isa Isa Lang (1985)
Ben Tumbling (1985)
Working Boys (1985)
Ang Panday IV (1984)
Par de Jack (1983)
For Y'ur Height Only (1981)
A Man Called Tolongges (1981)
Ang Panday (1980)
Estibador (1980)
Dolphy's Angels (1980)
Ace and Queen (1979)
Tatak ng Tundo (1978)
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa (1975)
Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975)
El Vibora (1972)
Salaginto't Salagubang (1972)
Baril sa Baril (1961)
48 Hours (1950)
Raul Zaragosa
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1929-02-19
Deathday
1997-04-06 (68 years old)
Birth Place
Manila, Philippines
Citizenships
Philippines
Also Known As
Gavino Maximo Teodosio
Awards
FAMAS Awards
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