Leandro Delantar Alvarez (March 23, 1950 – February 11, 2014), better known by his screen name Roy Alvarez, was a

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, director and screenwriter for

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, television and theater in the

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Biography

He was born on March 23, 1950 in

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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

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, 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

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; 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

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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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