Leandro Delantar Alvarez (March 23, 1950 – February 11, 2014), better known by his screen name Roy Alvarez, was a
Filipino
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actor
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, director and screenwriter for
film
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, television and theater in the
Philippines
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.
Biography
He was born on March 23, 1950 in
Pagbilao, Quezon
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,
Philippines
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as Leandro Delantar Alvarez. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Commerce at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He lived for some time in the United States.
He was also a lecturer and speaker on Consciousness Development, Inner and Outer Ecology, Healing Mother Earth and Zero Waste Management.
In March 1989, he signed an eight-picture deal with
Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr.
History
Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to qual ...
, and was set to star in the film ''Imortal'' alongside
Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since ...
and
Christopher de Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
; however, he eventually dropped out of the project.
Personal life
He was married to Nieves Campa and they have a daughter, Miren Alvarez who is married to Paolo Fabregas, a son of his friend and fellow actor Jaime Fabregas.
Death
Alvarez died on February 11, 2014, due to cardiac arrest, a month before his 64th birthday.
His remains is at Garden of Divine Word
At Christ The King Semenary in
Quezon City
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He is survived by his wife, Nieves Campa-Alvarez, and daughter, Miren Alvarez-Fabregas.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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1950 births
2014 deaths
Male actors from Quezon
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GMA Network personalities
ABS-CBN personalities