# Max Alvarado

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.

## 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.
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. 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.
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

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1952 | Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo | | Premiere Productions |
| 1959 | Mekeni, Abe | | People's Pictures |
| 1961 | Noli Me Tángere | Lucas | Arriva-Bayanihan Productions |
| 1961 | The Moises Padilla Story | | MML Productions |
| 1965 | G-2 | Damazol | Broadway Pictures |
| 1965 | Kalaban ng Sindikato | Damazol | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1965 | Interpol: Hadlang sa Manlulupig | Damazol | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1965 | Contra Señas | Damazol | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1965 | Mastermind | Damazol | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1966 | Deadline: Agosto 13 | Damazol | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1966 | Trapped! | Damazol | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1966 | Blackmail! | 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 | Shazam Boom | Batmaniac | YLY Film Productions |
| 1974 | Dynamite Wong and T.N.T. Jackson | | Premiere Productions, Inc. HPS Films |
| 1980 | Ang Panday | Lizardo | FPJ Productions |
| 1981 | For Y'ur Height Only | Columbus | Liliw Films International |
| 1981 | Pagbabalik ng Panday | Lizardo | FPJ Productions |
| 1982 | D' Wild Wild Weng | Lupo | Liliw Films International |
| 1982 | Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto | Lizardo | FPJ Productions |
| 1984 | Ang Padrino | Tasyo | FPJ Productions |
| 1984 | Da Best in da West | Tito Tango | RVQ Productions |
| 1984 | Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat | Lizardo | FPJ Productions |
| 1985 | Hari ng Gatilyo | | LL Productions |
| 1985 | Isa-Isa Lang! | | Cine Suerte |
| 1985 | Inday Bote | | Regal Films |
| 1985 | Jandro Nakpil: Halang ang Kaluluwa | | JPM Productions |
| 1985 | Victor Lopez, Jr. (Robinhood ng Tondo) | | Imus Productions |
| 1985 | Menudo at Pandesal | Maxie Doodle Dandy III | Essex Films |
| 1986 | Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | Ponzo | BSH Films |
| 1986 | Balimbing (Mga Taong Hunyango) | | RVQ Productions |
| 1986 | Muslim .357 | Imo | EDL Productions |
| 1986 | Asong Gubat | Ka Tonyo | Lea Productions |
| 1986 | Ninja Komisyon | Bad Max | Fiesta Films International |
| 1986 | Kontra Bandido | | Autorama Films |
| 1987 | Ang Simaron ng Isabela (Batang Ilocos Sur Part II) | | Isabela Films International |
| 1987 | Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod | | Serres Films |
| 1987 | Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao | | Vista Films |
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | | FPJ Productions |
| 1987 | Puto | Elvis | VIVA Films |
| 1988 | Kambal Tuko | Father To Pak | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Bobo Cop | Don Maximo | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Buy One, Take One | | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Mang Kulas | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | Blackbeard | Horizon Films |
| 1988 | Jockey T'yan | | RNB Films |
| 1988 | Agila ng Maynila | Badong Busangol | FPJ Productions |
| 1989 | Sgt. Niñonuevo: The Fastest Gun Alive of WPD | Kumander Max | Kelly Ellis Films International |
| 1989 | Balbakwa (The Invisible Man) | Father Orella | Solar Films |
| 1993 | Dugo ng Panday | Lizardo | Regal Films |
| 1993 | Makuha Ka sa Tingin | Banong | VIVA Films |
| 1993 | Manila Boy | Turko | Pioneer Films |
| 1993 | Dunkin Donato | Mac Dodo | Moviestars Production |
| 1994 | Dino Obrero: Haring Daga | Maxi | Pioneer Films |
| 1994 | Abrakadabra | Siga 1 | Moviestars Production |
| 1995 | I Love You, Sabado! | Syndicate Men | VIVA Films |
| 1995 | Bikini Watch | Mayor Mukhangbato | VIVA Films |
| 1996 | Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum | Gorgonyo | Neo Films |
| 1996 | Ikaw ang Mahal Ko | Mianong | 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