Max Alvarado
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.
Acting
Movie
TNT Jackson
1974
Movie
For Y'ur Height Only
as Columbus
1981
Movie
Ninja Kids
as Hostage Taker
1986
Movie
Noli Me Tángere
as Lucas
1961
Movie
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976
Movie
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
Movie
D'Wild Wild Weng
as Lupo
1982
Movie
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
as Maxie
1983
Movie
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Movie
Alabang Girls
as Mr. Malabanan
1992
Movie
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Movie
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
as Mando
1994
Movie
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
Movie
Cry of Justice
as Masu
1984
Movie
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Salazar (segment 2)
1975
Movie
Bikini Watch
as Mayor Mukhangbato
1995
Movie
Darna and Ding
as Giant
1980
Movie
Salaginto't Salagubang
as Konsorte
1972
Movie
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Movie
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
as Kulas
1988
Movie
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973
Movie
Working Boys
as Hostage Taker
1985
Movie
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
Movie
Ben Tumbling
as Koljack
1985