Max Alvarado
Acting
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
Acting153
movieBikini Watch
1995
Mayor Mukhangbato
movieAbrakadabra
1994
Siga 1
movieDunkin Donato
1993
Mac Dado
movieAlyas Pogi 2
1992
Shabu distributor
movieAlabang Girls
1992
Mr. Malabanan
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
guest appearance
movieEagle of Manila
1988
Badong Busangol
movieKumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988
Kumander Maxi
movieKambal Tuko
1988
Father To Pak
moviePuto
1987
Elvis
movieNinja Kids
1986
Hostage Taker
movieInday Bote
1985
Black Sunday
movieIsa Isa Lang
1985
Masong
movieWorking Boys
1985
Hostage Taker
movieAng Panday IV
1984
Lizardo
movieFor Y'ur Height Only
1981
Columbus
movieA Man Called Tolongges
1981
Blackbird the Pirate
movieAng Panday
1980
Lizardo
movieDolphy's Angels
1980
Bertong Maize
Ace and Queen
1979
No Name Law Officer
movieTatak ng Tundo
1978
Enteng
movieBlood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
Salazar (segment 2)
moviePagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
Bandong
movieEl Vibora
1972
Gulimbat
movieSalaginto't Salagubang
1972
Konsorte
movieBaril sa Baril
1961
Attorney Salazar
movie48 Hours
1950
Night Club Man