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.
Filmography
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Bikini Watch
as Mayor Mukhangbato
Bikini Watch
as Mayor Mukhangbato
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
as Mando
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
as Mando
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Abrakadabra
as Siga 1
Abrakadabra
as Siga 1
Dunkin Donato
as Mac Dado
Dunkin Donato
as Mac Dado
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
as Banong
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
as Banong
Dugo ng Panday
Dugo ng Panday
Alyas Pogi 2
as Shabu distributor
Alyas Pogi 2
as Shabu distributor
Alabang Girls
as Mr. Malabanan
Alabang Girls
as Mr. Malabanan
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Rage to Kill
Rage to Kill
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
as Bulldog
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
as Bulldog
Isang Salop na Bala
Isang Salop na Bala
Patigasan... ang Labanan
as guest appearance
Patigasan... ang Labanan
as guest appearance
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Captain Yagit
as Doktor
Captain Yagit
as Doktor
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Balbakwa
Balbakwa
Eagle of Manila
as Badong Busangol
Eagle of Manila
as Badong Busangol
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
as Kulas
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
as Kulas
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
as Kumander Maxi
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
as Kumander Maxi
Buy One, Take One
Buy One, Take One
Kambal Tuko
as Father To Pak
Kambal Tuko
as Father To Pak
Black Magic
Black Magic
Puto
as Elvis
Puto
as Elvis
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Clown
Clown
Si Mister at Si Misis
Si Mister at Si Misis
No Blood, No Surrender
No Blood, No Surrender
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
as Bald Max
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
as Bald Max
Muslim.357
Muslim.357
Balimbing
Balimbing
Ninja Kids
as Hostage Taker
Ninja Kids
as Hostage Taker
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Inday Bote
as Black Sunday
Inday Bote
as Black Sunday
Isa Isa Lang
as Masong
Isa Isa Lang
as Masong
Blasting Bullets
Blasting Bullets
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Ben Tumbling
as Koljack
Ben Tumbling
as Koljack
Working Boys
as Hostage Taker
Working Boys
as Hostage Taker
Ang Panday IV
as Lizardo
Ang Panday IV
as Lizardo
Pieta: Book 2
Pieta: Book 2
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Cry of Justice
as Masu
Cry of Justice
as Masu
Da Best in da West
Da Best in da West
Kapitan Inggo
Kapitan Inggo
Pieta
Pieta
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
as Maxie
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
as Maxie
Brando Bandido
Brando Bandido
My Funny Valentine
as Maxi
My Funny Valentine
as Maxi
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
as Lizardo
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
as Lizardo
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Labag sa batas
Labag sa batas
Alyas Palos II
Alyas Palos II
Pagbabalik ng Panday
as Lizardo
Pagbabalik ng Panday
as Lizardo
For Y'ur Height Only
as Columbus
For Y'ur Height Only
as Columbus
A Man Called Tolongges
as Blackbird the Pirate
A Man Called Tolongges
as Blackbird the Pirate
Ang Panday
as Lizardo
Ang Panday
as Lizardo
Boy Negro
Boy Negro
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
MIssion Terrorize Panay
MIssion Terrorize Panay
Dolphy's Angels
as Bertong Maize
Dolphy's Angels
as Bertong Maize
Darna and Ding
as Giant
Darna and Ding
as Giant
Bugoy
Bugoy
Tonyong Bayawak
Tonyong Bayawak
Max en Jess
Max en Jess
Dancing Master
Dancing Master
Ace and Queen
as No Name Law Officer
Ace and Queen
as No Name Law Officer
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
Vontes V
Vontes V
Tatak ng Tundo
as Enteng
Tatak ng Tundo
as Enteng
Napoleon Agra
Napoleon Agra
Facundo Alitaftaf
Facundo Alitaftaf
Mokong
Mokong
Sgt. Dalanon
Sgt. Dalanon
Gulapa
Gulapa
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Makahiya at Talahib
Makahiya at Talahib
Barok
Barok
The Rebel Hunter
The Rebel Hunter
Peter Pandesal
Peter Pandesal
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
The Fantastic Sword
The Fantastic Sword
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Kapitan Kulas
Kapitan Kulas
Alat!
Alat!
Marine Centipede
Marine Centipede
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Salazar (segment 2)
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Salazar (segment 2)
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
as Bandong
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
as Bandong
The Game of Death
The Game of Death
Kung Fu Master
Kung Fu Master
TNT Jackson
TNT Jackson
Kampanerang Kuba
as Berto
Kampanerang Kuba
as Berto
Darna and the Giants
as Giant
Darna and the Giants
as Giant
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as Tarzan
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as Tarzan
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
The Eagle and the Sun
The Eagle and the Sun
Karnabal
as Gus
Karnabal
as Gus
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
El Vibora
as Gulimbat
El Vibora
as Gulimbat
Salaginto't Salagubang
as Konsorte
Salaginto't Salagubang
as Konsorte
Diwata ng Kagubatan
Diwata ng Kagubatan
Atlas, Hari, Sota
Atlas, Hari, Sota
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Viva Ranchera
Viva Ranchera
Sabotage
Sabotage
San Bernardo
San Bernardo
Contra Señas
Contra Señas
Angkan Ng Matatapang
Angkan Ng Matatapang
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
Isputnik vs. Darna
Isputnik vs. Darna
Ito Ang Maynila
Ito Ang Maynila
Hari sa Barilan
Hari sa Barilan
Suicide Commandoes
Suicide Commandoes
3 Desperados
3 Desperados
The Moises Padilla Story
The Moises Padilla Story
Baril sa Baril
as Attorney Salazar
Baril sa Baril
as Attorney Salazar
Akin ang Paghihiganti
Akin ang Paghihiganti
Kadenang Putik
Kadenang Putik
Prinsesa Naranja
Prinsesa Naranja
Ang Maton
Ang Maton
Bicol Express
Bicol Express
Exzur
Exzur
48 Hours
as Night Club Man
48 Hours
as Night Club Man