Max Alvarado
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 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
Balbakwa
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Isang Salop na Bala
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Masu
Sigaw ng Katarungan
Maxie
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Blackbird the Pirate
A Man Called Tolongges
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Ang Maton
Masong
Isa Isa Lang
Makahiya at Talahib
Alyas Palos II
Mac Dado
Dunkin Donato
The Fantastic Sword
Isputnik vs. Darna
Angkan Ng Matatapang
Father To Pak
Kambal Tuko
Exzur
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
Kapitan Inggo
Salazar (segment 2)
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Kapitan Kulas
Santo Domingo
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Lo' Waist Gang
North Harbor
Gulimbat
El Vibora
Tarzan
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Prinsesa Naranja
Hari sa Barilan
Lizardo
Ang Panday
Ito Ang Maynila
Attorney Salazar
Baril sa Baril
Sigaw ng Digmaan
Dino Barbaro
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Sabotage
Mayor Mukhangbato
Bikini Watch
Lizardo
Ang Panday IV
Giant
Darna at Ding
Giant
Darna and the Giants
Bicol Express
3 Desperados
San Bernardo
Konsorte
Salaginto't Salagubang
Soliman Brothers
Tonyong Bayawak
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Suicide Commandoes
Siga 1
Abrakadabra
No Blood, No Surrender
Black Sunday
Inday Bote
Bulldog
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Night Club Man
48 Oras
Bobo Cop
Mr. Malabanan
Alabang Girls
Kulas
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Si Mister at Si Misis
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
The Moises Padilla Story
Bandong
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
Doktor
Captain Yagit
Pepeng Kaliwete
Lucas
Noli me Tángere
Alat!
Barok
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Lupo
D'Wild Wild Weng
The Game of Death
Kung Fu Master
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
Hostage Taker
Working Boys
Kadenang Putik
Rolling Rockers
Gulapa
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Mokong
Black Magic
Hari ng Gatilyo
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
Viva Ranchera
Gus
Karnabal
Napoleon Agra
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Vontes V
Akin ang Paghihiganti
Atlas, Hari, Sota
Maxi
My Funny Valentine
Hostage Taker
Ninja Kids
Lizardo
Pagbabalik ng Panday
TNT Jackson
Sandino
Enteng
Tatak ng Tundo
Muslim.357
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
guest appearance
Patigasan... ang Labanan
Buy One, Take One
Alupihang Dagat
Koljack
Ben Tumbling
The Interceptors
The Rebel Hunter
Banong
Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Pieta: Ikalawang aklat
Pieta
Diwata ng Kagubatan
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
Bugoy
Dancing Master
Labag sa batas
Balimbing
Da Best in da West
Facundo Alitaftaf
Dugo ng Panday
Badong Busangol
Agila ng Maynila
Ang Agila At Ang Araw
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Mando
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Bald Max
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
Berto
Kampanerang Kuba
Peter Pan deSal
Lizardo
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
Brando Bandido
Bertong Maize
Dolphy's Angels
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Kumander Maxi
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
Shabu distributor
Alyas Pogi 2
Max en Jess
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
Manong Gang
No Name Law Officer
Alas at Reyna
Contra Señas
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
MIssion Terrorize Panay
Boy Negro
Sto. Cristo
Columbus
For Y'ur Height Only
Sgt. Dalanon
Payaso
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Rage to Kill
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
152
Gender
Male
Birthday
1929-02-19
Place of Birth
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Also Known As
Gavino Maximo Teodosio