Max Alvarado
Born
Gavino Maximo Teodosio

(1929-02-19)19 February 1929
Died6 April 1997(1997-04-06) (aged 68)
OccupationFilipino actor
Years active1948–1997
AwardsFAMAS Best Supporting Actor (1971) for Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria

Max Alvarado (February 19, 1929 April 6, 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades.

Early life

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.

Career

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.

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.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction company
1952Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
Premiere Productions
1959Mekeni, Abe[4]
People's Pictures
1961Noli Me TángereLucas
Arriva-Bayanihan Productions
The Moises Padilla Story
MML Productions
1965Contra SeñasDamazol
Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1971Alas, Hari at SotaSota
FPJ Productions
1972Santo DomingoCarbungco
FPJ Productions
1973Zoom, Zoom, Superman!Tarzan
1974Sha Zam BoomBatmaniac
YLY Film Productions
TNT JacksonUnknown
Premiere Productions, Inc. HPS Films
1980Ang PandayLizardo
FPJ Productions
1981For Y'ur Height OnlyColumbus
Liliw Films International
Pagbabalik ng PandayLizardo
FPJ Productions
1982D' Wild Wild WengLupo
Liliw Films International
Ang Panday: Ikatlong YugtoLizardo
FPJ Productions
1984Ang PadrinoTasyo
FPJ Productions
Da Best in da WestTito Tango
RVQ Productions
Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na AklatLizardo
FPJ Productions
1985Menudo at PandesalMaxie Doodle Dandy III
Essex Films
1986Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang CavitePonzo
BSH Films
Muslim .357Imo
EDL Productions
Asong GubatKa Tonyo
Lea Productions
Ninja KomisyonBad Max
Fiesta Films International
Kontra Bandido
Autorama Films
1987Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Vista Films
No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander
FPJ Productions
PutoElvis
1988Kambal TukoFather To Pak
Buy One, Take One
Viva Films
Bobo CopDon Maximo
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang KutingMang Kulas
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang TaponBlackbeard
Horizon Films
Agila ng MaynilaBadong Busangol
FPJ Productions
1989Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPDKumander Max
Kelly Ellis Films International
1993Dugo ng PandayLizardo
Makuha Ka sa TinginBanong
Manila BoyTurko
Pioneer Films
Dunkin DonatoMac Dodo
Moviestars Production
1994Dino Obrero: Haring DagaMaxi
Pioneer Films
AbrakadabraSiga 1
Moviestars Production
1995I Love You, Sabado!Syndicate Men
Bikini WatchMayor Mukhangbato
1996Ang Misis Kong HoodlumGorgonyo
Neo Films
Ikaw ang Mahal KoMianong
FPJ Productions

Selected filmography

  • 1949 - Kayumangi [Premiere]
  • 1949 - Halik sa Bandila [Premiere]
  • 1951 - Sisa [Premiere]
  • 1952 - Sandino [Manuel Vistan Jr.]
  • 1952 - Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo [Premiere]
  • 1955 - Dakilang Hudas [People's]
  • 1955 - 7 Maria [Larry Santiago]
  • 1956 - Desperado [People's]
  • 1956 - Lo' Waist Gang [Larry Santiago]
  • 1956 - Huling Mandirigma [People's]
  • 1956 - Mrs. Jose Romulo [Larry Santiago]
  • 1957 - Maskara [Premiere]
  • 1957 - Kamay ni Cain [People's]
  • 1957 - Bicol Express [Premiere]
  • 1957 - Pusakal [People's]
  • 1958 - Sta. Rita de Casia [Premiere]
  • 1958 - Mga Liham kay Tia Dely [Larry Santiago]
  • 1958 - Jeepney Rock [Spotlight]
  • 1958 - Glory at Dawn [PMP]
  • 1958 - 4 na Pulubi [Larry Santiago]
  • 1959 - Mabilis Pa sa Lintik
  • 1959 - Ang Maton
  • 1959 - Ang Matapang Lamang
  • 1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
  • 1960 - Kadenang Putik
  • 1961 - The Moises Padilla Story
  • 1964 - Kidlat sa Baril
  • 1965 - Isa Lang ang Hari
  • 1967 - Alias Chain Gang
  • 1967 - Durango
  • 1967 - Pambraun
  • 1968 - Ang Banal, ang Ganid, at ang Pusakal
  • 1968 - Dugay Na sa Maynila (Tonto Ka Pa)
  • 1968 - Eagle Commandos
  • 1969 - Liquidation Squad
  • 1969 - Godiva: The Naked Avenger
  • 1970 - Totoy Guwapo
  • 1971 - Gangsters Daw Kami!
  • 1971 - Liezl at ang 7 Hoods
  • 1971 - Baldo Is Coming
  • 1972 - Kumander Erlinda
  • 1972 - Jail Break
  • 1972 - Santo Domingo
  • 1973 - Sto. Cristo
  • 1973 - Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
  • 1973 - Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat
  • 1974 - Kampanera Kuba [Berto]
  • 1974 - Ang Pagbabalik ni Leon Guerrero
  • 1975 - Alupihang Dagat
  • 1975 - Dugo at Pag-Ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa [Salazar]
  • 1976 - Peter Pandesal
  • 1977 - Valentin Labrador
  • 1977 - Gulapa
  • 1977 - Kapten Batuten
  • 1978 - Tatak ng Tundo [Enteng]
  • 1979 - Nang Umapoy ang Karagatan [Barako]
  • 1980 - Ang Panday [Lizardo]
  • 1980 - Dolphy's Angels [Bertong Maize]
  • 1980 - Kalibre .45
  • 1981 - Pagbabalik ng Panday [Lizardo]
  • 1981 - Darna at Ding
  • 1982 - Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
  • 1982 - Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto [Lizardo]
  • 1982 - Pepeng Kaliwete
  • 1983 - Kapag Buhay ang Inutang
  • 1983 - Pieta [Temio]
  • 1983 - Roman Sebastian
  • 1984 - Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat [Lizardo]
  • 1984 - Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat [Temio]
  • 1984 - Kapitan Inggo
  • 1984 - Barakuda
  • 1984 - Sigaw ng Katarungan [Masu]
  • 1984 - Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite): Version II
  • 1984 - Ang Padrino
  • 1985 - Isa Isa Lang! [Masong]
  • 1985 - Working Boys
  • 1985 - Inday Bote [Black Saturday]
  • 1985 - Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story [Koljack]
  • 1986 - Iyo ang Tondo, Akin ang Cavite [Ponso]
  • 1986 - Oras ng Kagitingan
  • 1986 - Ninja Kids
  • 1986 - Muslim .357
  • 1986 - Asong Gubat [Ka Tonyo]
  • 1987 - No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander
  • 1987 - Simaron ng Isabela
  • 1987 - Dongalo Massacre
  • 1987 - Puto
  • 1988 - Kambal Tuko [Father To Pak]
  • 1988 - Bobo Cop
  • 1988 - Buy One, Take One
  • 1988 - Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting [Kulas]
  • 1988 - Agila ng Maynila [Badong Busangol]
  • 1989 - Da Best in Da West
  • 1989 - Captain Yagit [Doktor]
  • 1989 - Bala... Dapat kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
  • 1990 - Hulihin Si... Nardong Toothpick
  • 1990 - Isang Salop Na Bala
  • 1990 - Sgt. Clarin: Bala Para sa Ulo Mo
  • 1991 - Manong Gang [Poldo]
  • 1992 - Alabang Girls [Mr. Malabanan]
  • 1992 - Alyas Pogi 2
  • 1993 - Dugo ng Panday [Lizardo]
  • 1993 - Bulag, Pipi at Bingi
  • 1993 - Manila Boy [Turko]
  • 1994 - Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
  • 1994 - Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape
  • 1994 - Abrakadabra [Siga 1]
  • 1995 - Bikini Watch
  • 1995 - I Love You Sabado!!!
  • 1996 - Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
  • 1996 - Ikaw ang Mahal Ko [Mianong]
  • 1996 - Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
  • 1997 - Bagsik ng Kamao
  • 1997 - Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

References

  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

Sources

  • Garcia, Jessie B. (2004). A Movie Album Quizbook. Iloilo City, Philippines: Erehwon Books & Magazine. pp. 84–86. ISBN 971-93297-0-X.
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