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Filipino film actor

Max Alvarado
Born Gavino Maximo Teodosio(1929-02-19)19 February 1929Manila, Philippine Islands
Died 6 April 1997(1997-04-06) (aged 68)Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation Filipino actor
Years active 1948–1997
Awards FAMAS Best Supporting Actor (1971) for Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria

Max Alvarado (February 19, 1929 – April 6, 1997) was a 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 1952 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.[1]

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.[_citation needed_]

On March 25, 1982, D'Wild Wild Weng started its theatrical run.[2] In the film Alvarado is paired with Weng Weng, they play a duo who are sent to the countryside to investigate the murder a mayor and his family.[3]

Towards the end of his life, Alvarado became a commercial spokesperson for Maxx candy, a popular rock candy eponymous to his own screen name.

Year Title Role Production company
1952 Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo Premiere Productions
1959 Mekeni, Abe[4] People's Pictures
1961 Noli Me Tángere Lucas Arriva-Bayanihan Productions
The Moises Padilla Story MML Productions
1965 Contra Señas Damazol Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1971 Alas, Hari at Sota Sota FPJ Productions
1972 Santo Domingo Carbungco FPJ Productions
1973 Zoom, Zoom, Superman! Tarzan
1974 Sha Zam Boom Batmaniac YLY Film Productions
TNT Jackson Unknown Premiere Productions, Inc. HPS Films
1980 Ang Panday Lizardo FPJ Productions
1981 For Y'ur Height Only Columbus Liliw Films International
Pagbabalik ng Panday Lizardo FPJ Productions
1982 D' Wild Wild Weng Lupo Liliw Films International
Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto Lizardo FPJ Productions
1984 Ang Padrino Tasyo FPJ Productions
Da Best in da West Tito Tango RVQ Productions
Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat Lizardo FPJ Productions
1985 Menudo at Pandesal Maxie Doodle Dandy III Essex Films
1986 Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite Ponzo BSH Films
Muslim .357 Imo EDL Productions
Asong Gubat Ka Tonyo Lea Productions
Ninja Komisyon Bad Max Fiesta Films International
Kontra Bandido Autorama Films
1987 Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao Vista Films
No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander FPJ Productions
Puto Elvis VIVA Films
1988 Kambal Tuko Father To Pak Regal Films
Buy One, Take One Viva Films
Bobo Cop Don Maximo Regal Films
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting Mang Kulas Regal Films
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon Blackbeard Horizon Films
Agila ng Maynila Badong Busangol FPJ Productions
1989 Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD Kumander Max Kelly Ellis Films International
1993 Dugo ng Panday Lizardo Regal Films
Makuha Ka sa Tingin Banong VIVA Films
Manila Boy Turko Pioneer Films
Dunkin Donato Mac Dodo Moviestars Production
1994 Dino Obrero: Haring Daga Maxi Pioneer Films
Abrakadabra Siga 1 Moviestars Production
1995 I Love You, Sabado! Syndicate Men VIVA Films
Bikini Watch Mayor Mukhangbato VIVA Films
1996 Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum Gorgonyo Neo Films
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko Mianong FPJ Productions

Selected filmography

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  1. ^ "Max Alvarado - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Weng Weng filmography". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 237. ISBN 9780994411235.
  3. ^ Leavold, Andrew (2017). "Nothing is impossible". The Search for Weng Weng. Australia: The LedaTape Organisation. p. 157. ISBN 9780994411235.
  4. ^ "Opens Nov. 26". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. November 20, 1959. Serialized in Liwayway