Max Alvarado
Date of birth: 1929-02-19
Place of birth: Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Gavino Maximo Teodosio
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.
Movie Credits
Balbakwa
1989-03-01
A 1989 Filipino comedy film starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Babalu.
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985-08-22
Forced by his family to join the army, Johnny Rambo ends up in the squad of misfits.
Isang Salop na Bala
1990-08-14
A 1990 Filipino action comedy film starring Palito
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
1984-07-19
Three Neanderthals sail to escape the famine in the Philippines.
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986-05-23
Passion finds fulfillment in a ménage à trois between two men and a woman.
Sigaw ng Katarungan
1984-03-15
An auto mechanic who believes in honest hard work is the illegitimate son of a rich man. He proves t
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983-06-16
Mario seeks justice and hunts those who endanger his loved ones in an action-packed adventure filled
A Man Called Tolongges
1981-04-03
A 1981 Filipino Western film starring George Javier, Pia Moran, and Redford White.
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987-04-29
A 1987 Filipino action film starring Rudy Fernandez.
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985-04-06
A mysterious vigilante singlehandedly and summarily eliminates criminals.
Ang Maton
1959-06-28
Isa Isa Lang
1985-07-18
The billiard ball is round... like the life of Carding which revolves around the billiard table for
Makahiya at Talahib
1976-12-25
Love story in the midst of politics and contreversy and envy. Two lovers fought through all obstacle
Alyas Palos II
1982-01-01
The superhero-thief returns in this belated sequel.
Dunkin Donato
1993-07-29
Basketball star Benjie Paras and funny man Herbert Bautista play cousins Donato and Buknoy, star pla
The Fantastic Sword
1975-11-19
Shot in the Philippines with a largely Filipino cast, the film is set in a mythical kingdom called B
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963-10-21
A gunslinger and his buddy travel from town to town fighting roguish gunslingers, but one day he fin
Isputnik vs. Darna
1963-08-12
The fourth Darna movie and second featuring Liza Moreno, she is now fighting against Isputnik.
Kambal Tuko
1988-04-14
Siamese twins are born to a simple couple and they bring both luck and misfortune to their doting pa
Exzur
1956-10-31
Exzurians invade the Philippine Islands.
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963-08-23
A story about a silent man who was part of the guerilla who escaped the Japanese and seeks aid and r
Kapitan Inggo
1984-01-01
A dying man gives Domingo Alejandro Santiago, aka community official Kapitan Inggo, an amulet that a
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975-06-12
The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five seg
Kapitan Kulas
1975-09-21
A story about Kulas whose land papers were stolen by the Spaniards and he went and got it back, but
Santo Domingo
1972-07-06
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989-06-14
Cris Cuenca is a poor, oppressed and hard-working family man. He tries to stay out of trouble to be
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977-11-11
Lo' Waist Gang
1956-06-08
North Harbor
1961-08-08
El Vibora
1972-06-18
A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later America
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973-08-24
A Filipino parody film of DC's Superman in three segments directed by different directors.
Prinsesa Naranja
1960-03-10
3 Romantic Stories in a great epic as colorful as it is magnificent.
Hari sa Barilan
1962-09-01
A man with a troubled past set out to work in a new town to turn over a new leaf but trouble seems t
Ang Panday
1980-12-25
Panday is a blacksmith whose real name is Flavio. When a meteor fell from the sky one night, he forg
Baril sa Baril
1961-06-17
A story about two childhood friends Mario and Ricardo who are both war heroes, one day a corrupt att
Ito Ang Maynila
1963-04-30
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963-12-29
A handful of soldiers holed up on a hilltop to repel the horde of advancing Japanese troops, sacrifi
Dino Barbaro
1969-06-23
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987-09-17
The sequel to Manedyer si Kumander sees Susan Roces and Fernando Poe Jr reprising their roles as Ben
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
1985-12-12
Tells the exploits of Victor Lopez Jr., the beloved Robinhood figure in Tondo.
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977-02-25
Tony Ferrer action movie.
Sabotage
1966-06-19
1966 Action movie directed by Eddie Garcia and starring Tony Ferrer, Josephine Manuel and Mary Louis
Bikini Watch
1995-07-11
Working as waiters in a private beach resort Andrew fell head over heels for lovely Dovie (Ina Raymu
Ang Panday IV
1984-12-25
Fernando Poe, Jr. is back for the fourth time as Panday Flavio to combat evil once more.
Darna and Ding
1980-02-08
Narda receives superhuman powers and becomes Darna. Darna and her child brother Ding start by fighti
Darna and the Giants
1973-12-22
The Filipino superheroine and her little brother Ding must defend their village from alien-controlle
Bicol Express
1957-06-28
An omnibus seven-part movie.
3 Desperados
1962-04-02
San Bernardo
1966-04-27
The town of San Bernardo was under the grip of a greedy landowner, Don Cosme and his band of hired g
Salaginto't Salagubang
1972-05-14
Soliman Brothers
1966-05-13
Three tough guys — brothers from three different mothers — go through life and love [and skirmishes
Tonyong Bayawak
1979-10-15
Story of Tonyong Bayawak who was given strong powers but in return turns him into a wild boar whenev
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997-01-01
The Longest Chin Man In The World
Suicide Commandoes
1962-06-12
The story line, although in fiction, was set in the last days of the Second World War in the Philip
Abrakadabra
1994-01-01
Allading with his sidekicks Baste and Jojit were hired to work for an antique shop owned by the Mont
No Blood, No Surrender
1986-09-10
After the war, Sgt. Samson is to deliver a letter to the wife of a friend who died in the war. Short
Inday Bote
1985-08-15
a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990-09-19
a film by Jett C. Espiritu.
48 Hours
1950-04-06
A man has 48 hours to find the men who wronged him before a bullet lodged in his chest reaches his h
Alabang Girls
1992-04-24
Four city boys rich in experience but undeniably penniless, meet rich and pretty girls from an up sc
Bobo Cop
1988-05-12
a film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988-08-25
At the age of 21, Petra will transform into a horse. This is a fulfillment of the curse Silveria, th
Si Mister at Si Misis
1986-12-03
Real life newlyweds Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez play a couple adjusting to married life.
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960-06-08
Arturo neglects the social life of his wife, who, in turn, is driven to the company of another man.
The Moises Padilla Story
1961-01-02
About an aspiring Negros Occidental mayoral candidate (Leopoldo Salcedo) tortured and killed during
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975-01-02
Young Guiller and his mother were sold as slaves to a rich miner after their ship was captured by ar
Pepeng Kaliwete
1958-02-08
With hate locked deep in his heart and fear in his holster, he walked on to keep a rendezvous with d
Captain Yagit
1989-10-05
a film by Angel Labra.
Noli Me Tángere
1961-08-01
Based on the revolutionary novel by Jose Rizal, the story follows Crisostomo Ibarra, a young Filipi
Alat!
1975-09-21
Barok
1976-12-25
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996-01-02
D'Wild Wild Weng
1982-03-24
Mr. Weng and his partner Gordon take on a gang of ninjas and Mexican banditos in California's wild,
The Game of Death
1974-08-05
A Karate champion and his manager are invited to participate in a martial arts tournament held in an
Kung Fu Master
1974-06-23
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973-08-15
Tiagong Akyat was one of the most famous outlaws in Philippine history. He terrorized Manila and the
Working Boys
1985-02-07
The trio, plus a young man, runs a business that repairs everything, especially appliances.
Kadenang Putik
1960-06-16
Rolling Rockers
1959-01-25
A story about two brothers, one deep in the underworld with his gun, his fists, and his hate the oth
Gulapa
1977-03-04
True to life story of Mayor Patrocinio Gulapa of Maragondon, Cavite who possesses an amulet which de
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971-12-04
A story about a sergeant held captive by fugitives searching for a treasure hidden in a remote villa
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975-10-03
Mokong
1978-01-18
Black Magic
1987-11-26
A story about a good-natured common man, one day the devil tempts him to give powers of sinister ori
Blasting Bullets
1985-06-05
When his mother and father are murdered by the evil Don Benito, farm boy and amateur gunsmith Daniel
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952-11-20
Great Gerardo de Leon fantasy, about a legendary bandit and his python-guarded treasure trove.
Viva Ranchera
1966-12-05
Karnabal
1973-05-11
Carling is a skilled mechanic who falls for Trining, the daughter of a carnival owner. Their budding
Napoleon Agra
1978-08-12
A true story about a conniving sociopathic mass murderer named Napoleon Agra one of the most wanted
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975-01-01
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976-04-30
A story about the life of Rosa Henson and Kumander Lawin.
Vontes V
1979-01-02
A Filipino spoof movie of Voltes V.
Akin ang Paghihiganti
1960-09-11
Atlas, Hari, Sota
1971-12-25
My Funny Valentine
1983-02-10
Ninja Kids
1986-06-04
Lady Lotus, an evil sorceress, attempts to retrieve an ancient katana possessing great power from Na
TNT Jackson
1974-06-08
A woman encounters thugs and drug dealers after traveling to Hong Kong to search for her missing bro
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981-12-24
Flavio returns as the heroic blacksmith who uses his magical sword in fighting eveil
Sandino
1952-06-30
The story is about two twin, separated at birth, one a mysterious young man named Sandino (played by
Tatak ng Tundo
1978-12-08
Two childhood friends choose different paths in life; one believes in the principle of law and justi
Muslim.357
1986-07-07
An undercover Muslim cop named Lt. Jamal goes to Manila to identify a dangerous syndicate's leader.
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990-03-08
Sgt. Clarin goes AWOL with a bunch of ragged mutineers. Together with his band of self-styled heroes
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990-12-12
An action film
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990-04-05
Eddie Garcia and Paquito Diaz teams-up in a comedy film
Buy One, Take One
1988-06-18
Salve and Sion is a sister living with their grandparents. Trying to make ends meet, they take in an
Alupihang Dagat
1975-08-08
Gomer lives in a humble fishing village where the men sail out to sea and the women stay behind to d
Ben Tumbling
1985-03-13
A stuntman who dabbles as a petty thief for corrupt policemen decides to quit. His bosses do not let
The Rebel Hunter
1976-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1976 directed by Jose Yandoc and starred R
The Interceptors
1976-12-25
Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang
1993-02-10
Elcid (Robin Padilla) and his buddy, Tembong (Dennis Padilla), decided to go to the capital city of
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992-01-01
Pitong Gatang is a barangay in Tondo where Berting Cayabyab is the barangay chairman. He holds a dar
Pieta: Book 2
1984-09-15
Rigor dies but in Marta's fear that Noel might turn out like his amoral father, she raises her son w
Pieta
1983-06-23
Diwata ng Kagubatan
1972-01-25
A story about a group searching for Japanese treasures and meeting an old man living with his gorgeo
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980-12-05
Leon Guererro is a legend a hero in that little barrio but when he died, a group of bandits again ru
Bugoy
1979-12-25
Dancing Master
1979-05-31
Labag sa batas
1982-04-01
Mike Mendez (RAMON REVILLA) is a rich playboy, sportsman, professional gambler, and one of the best
Balimbing
1986-06-12
Da Best in da West
1984-01-15
Bounty hunter Dalton (Lito Lapid) and merchandizer-turned-sheriff Wild Bill Hika (Dolphy) are two of
Facundo Alitaftaf
1978-04-20
A homeless woman died giving birth to her twin sons. One of the twins, Alitaftaf is adopted by a poo
Dugo ng Panday
1993-01-04
Flavio is the Panday, the savior of mankind from the evil Lisardo. Panday goes against all odds to f
Agila ng Maynila
1988-12-25
Mauro Reyes is an ex-policeman tag as a sharpshooter to the lawbreaker that managed to cope up with
The Eagle and the Sun
1973-06-17
The story revolves around themes of justice and revenge, as an honest doctor gets wrongfully accused
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996-04-25
When Andy marries Grace, he is surprised to discover that her family is staying with them. But what
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994-01-25
Carding Villamar, a city professional, returns to his hometown of Evangelista after learning of his
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996-09-25
Jeepney driver, Nanding, gets into an accident with the rich and spoiled balikbayan Cathy, the sole
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994-06-29
Butchie sells water and meets Mike and Tess. Mike is framed and imprisoned. After his release, he is
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986-07-25
A simple street vendor gets attacked by bad guys and decides to train to become a Ninja to stop the
Kampanerang Kuba
1974-03-29
Vilma Santos is Andang, a kind, honest, and devout hunchback who lives in the church's bell tower.
Peter Pandesal
1976-11-25
Peter, a cute little boy who sells bread for his crippled mother meets Pete, an ex convict that want
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
1982-12-25
The arrival of foreign created with an eye on the sky and came to conquer the world with the aim to
Brando Bandido
1983-05-13
“Brando Bandido” avenges for his father who was betrayed and killed by a Don Venerando, a lawless ma
Dolphy's Angels
1980-03-20
A Foolish Parody Of Charlie's Angels Dolphy,who is considered the "King of Comedy" of the Philippine
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982-09-10
FPJ plays a man who take matters to his own hands and settles the score when he is pushed to his lim
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988-06-22
A 1988 Filipino action comedy film starring Palito.
Alyas Pogi 2
1992-08-26
A 1992 Filipino film starring Bong Revilla, Rita Avila, Charito Solis, and Jay Ilagan.
Max en Jess
1979-07-27
A 1979 Filipino comedy film starring Dolphy and Panchito
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979-02-23
A classic tale of revenge starring Fernando Poe Jr alongside his real-life brothers, Andy, Conrad, a
Manong Gang
1991-05-29
A 1991 Filipino action film starring Bong Revilla and Dina Bonnevie.
Ace and Queen
1979-05-11
A man and a woman seeks vengeance, in this Filipino western drama.
Contra Señas
1965-09-12
Agent Tony Falcon looks to find out where a scientist's formula is before it goes to the wrong hands
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987-07-15
A farmer becomes a notorious killer and bandit.
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980-07-17
A man's revolution and amnesty.
Boy Negro
1980-12-12
The story of a man living in poverty who turns to a life of petty crime to survive.
Sto. Cristo
1973-11-09
A chief of police battles the local Don and gets ambushed. His twin brother surfaces and replace him
For Y'ur Height Only
1981-07-01
Mr. Giant has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van Kohler and is planning to use the Doctor's invention,
Sgt. Dalanon
1977-08-26
Payaso
1986-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and st
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976-09-24
An American track team has just arrived in The Philippines for an international competition. Among t
Rage to Kill
1990-11-01
Probably an international version of the Rudy Fernandez movie Bilang na ang oras mo
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979-08-24
Directed by Efren C. Piñon.
Puto
1987-11-04
A puto vendor had been selling cakes everyday after school to help his widowed mother. That was why