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Max Alvarado
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 A gang is a social group, group or secret society, society of associates, friends or members of a family with a defined leadership and internal organization that identifies with or claims control over Territory (animal), territory in a communi ..., as well as an itinerant manual laborer. Career He broke into films in 1948 as a bit part, 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 F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital city, capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's List of cities proper by population density, most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eponymous
An eponym is a person, a place, or a thing after whom or which someone or something is, or is believed to be, named. The adjectives which are derived from the word eponym include ''eponymous'' and ''eponymic''. Usage of the word The term ''eponym'' functions in multiple related ways, all based on an explicit relationship between two named things. A person, place, or thing named after a particular person share an eponymous relationship. In this way, Elizabeth I of England is the eponym of the Elizabethan era. When Henry Ford is referred to as "the ''eponymous'' founder of the Ford Motor Company", his surname "Ford" serves as the eponym. The term also refers to the title character of a fictional work (such as Rocky Balboa of the ''Rocky'' film series), as well as to ''self-titled'' works named after their creators (such as the album ''The Doors'' by the band the Doors). Walt Disney created the eponymous Walt Disney Company, with his name similarly extended to theme parks such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iyo Ang Tondo, Kanya Ang Cavite
''Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite'' () is a 1986 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago and written by Agustin B. de la Cruz, starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Ramon Revilla. The film earned less at the box office than what its producers anticipated, with industry observers assuming that GMA Network's television broadcasts of past Poe films had likely drawn audiences away from watching Poe's new films in cinemas. Plot Crisanto ( Fernando Poe Jr.) is a valiant man from the streets of Tondo beloved by its people for his acts of vigilantism and his Robin Hood-like generosity to its poor. Bador (Ramon Revilla), on the other hand, is an influential man in Cavite's underworld whose tight grip is recognized in the entire province. Crisanto and Bador are good friends dating back to their incarceration at the New Bilibid Prison. Their friendship will be put to the ultimate test as the Kingpin of Tondo is pitted against his staunch ally, the Don of the Cavite gangland, by a cabal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Padrino
''Ang Padrino'' () is a 1984 Philippine action film co-written, produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr. The film also stars Poe as the titular ''Padrino'', a local adaptation of the film, ''The Godfather''. The film is notable for the casting of radio personality, Rey Langit (of '' Kasangga Mo ang Langit'' fame) as an antagonist in the film. Cast and characters * Fernando Poe Jr. as Emong Sanchez *Coney Reyes as Chayong Sanchez *Fred Montilla as Atty. Dela Costa *Rey Langit as Hitman *Johnny Delgado as Jimmy *Lito Anzures as Sgt. Quintiliano * Ruel Vernal as Pepeng Tambak * Lucita Soriano Lita Quintiliano *Zandro Zamora as Tony Sanchez * Rez Cortez as Jake *Ricky Davao as Alex dela Costa *Allan Bautista as Frankie *Alex Leviste as Totoy *Amay Bisaya as Donggay *Gigi dela Riva as Selina *Max Alvarado as Tasyo *Daria Ramirez as Alice *Larry Silva as Hilarion *Cesar Montano Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pagbabalik Ng Panday
''Pagbabalik ng Panday'' () is a 1981 Filipino fantasy film produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr., based on the Pilipino Komiks character Panday. It is the sequel to the 1980 film '' Ang Panday'' and stars Poe as the titular character, alongside Tina Revilla, Max Alvarado, Bentot Jr., Rosemarie Gil, Lito Anzures, Lilian Laing, and Sarah Cariño. The film was released by FPJ Productions on December 25, 1981 as an official entry of the 7th Metro Manila Film Festival. ''Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto'' followed in 1982. Cast *Fernando Poe Jr. as Flavio / Panday * Tina Revilla *Max Alvarado as Lizardo *Bentot Jr. as Lando *Rosemarie Gil Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (; born March 9, 1942), also known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles. Early life Gil ... *Lito Anzures as Tata Temio *Jose Romulo *Lilian Laing *Sarah Cariño *Michael Pigar *Eddie Gico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Y'ur Height Only
''For Your Height Only'' (also known as ''For Y'ur Height Only'') is a 1981 Filipino comedy spy action film starring Weng Weng. Its title is a play on words on '' For Your Eyes Only'', the title of the James Bond film released that same year. A sequel was produced in 1982, titled '' The Impossible Kid''. Weng Weng is known as the shortest man to ever be a lead in a feature film, standing at 2'9" (83 cm). Plot The diminutive Agent 00, the number 1 agent from the Secret Agency, is provided with a number of new hi-tech gadgets from his boss, and then sent to stop the mysterious warlord Mr. Giant, who has just kidnapped Dr. Kohler, a foreign scientist visiting Manila to offer his latest invention, the N-Bomb, to the government. Mr. Giant intends to use the lethal weapon to take over the world, but Agent 00 is ready to stop him. He can count on the help of Irma, a fellow agent who has infiltrated Mr. Giant's criminal organization, working for the drug traffickers that are headed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Panday (1980 Film)
''Ang Panday'' () is a 1980 Filipino action- fantasy film produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars as the titular character. It is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan. The film was followed by three sequels, which also featuring Poe as Flavio, namely ''Pagbabalik ng Panday'' (1981), '' Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto'' (1982) and '' Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat'' (1984). All four films were shown at the Metro Manila Film Festival in their respective years. An animated TV series, dubbed as the first full-length Filipino animation series, was shown in RPN 9 during the mid-1980s. It was patterned after the storyline of the first movie. Plot Flavio ( Fernando Poe, Jr.) is a "Panday" (or blacksmith) whose village and land are under the reign of the tyrant Lizardo ( Max Alvarado). Flavio is forced to brand innocent children every night with Lizardo's mark by the head of Lizardo's men i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TNT Jackson
''TNT Jackson'', released in the Philippines as ''Dynamite Wong and T.N.T. Jackson'', is a 1974 American blaxploitation film produced and directed by Cirio H. Santiago. The script was originally written by actor Dick Miller, but Roger Corman had it rewritten.Christopher T Koetting, ''Mind Warp!: The Fantastic True Story of Roger Corman's New World Pictures'', Hemlock Books. 2009 p 74-75 Plot The film is about Diana Jackson (aka TNT), who learns her brother is missing. She suspects a powerful gangster and his friends are behind the disappearance. Determined to get at the truth, she goes to Hong Kong, and along with a friend named Joe, wages war on the criminal gang she's out to nail. Cast * Jeanne Bell as Diana "TNT" Jackson * Chiquito as "Dynamite" Wong * Stan Shaw as Charlie * Max Alvarado * Pat Anderson as Elaine * Ken Metcalfe as Sid * Imelda Ilanan as Joe's Assistant * Leo Martinez * Percy Gordon * Chris Cruz * Joonee Gamboa as Drug Dealer * Jose Mari Avellana as Ming (u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarzan
Tarzan (John Clayton II, Viscount Greystoke) is a fictional character, an archetypal feral child raised in the African jungle by the Mangani great apes; he later experiences civilization, only to reject it and return to the wild as a heroic adventurer. Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan first appeared in the novel '' Tarzan of the Apes'' (magazine publication 1912, book publication 1914), and subsequently in 23 sequels, several books by Burroughs and other authors, and innumerable works in other media, both authorized and unauthorized. Character biography Tarzan is the son of a British lord and lady who were marooned on the coast of Africa by mutineers. When Tarzan was an infant, his mother died, and his father was killed by Kerchak, leader of the ape tribe by whom Tarzan was adopted. Soon after his parents' death, Tarzan became a feral child, and his tribe of apes is known as the Mangani, great apes of a species unknown to science. Kala is his ape mother. Burroughs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' is a 1973 Filipino parody film of DC Comics superhero Superman. The film stars Ariel Ureta as the titular superhero, and is also his debut film. Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, who is known for his campy films, directed this film as one of his firsts. Elwood Perez and Ishmael Bernal were also co-directors. The film got three directors because it is a trilogy in one film and each director directed each episode. The film had copyright infringement issues even though it is a parody, a work that is protected from copyright violation because of the fair use principle. From 1973 to 1981, it was the highest grossing film in Philippine cinema, even defeating other known box-office breaking actors during those times including Dolphy and Fernando Poe Jr. This record was surpassed by the 1981 film ''Dear Heart'' that top-billed Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion. Cast * Ariel Ureta as Superman * Rita Gomez as The Mad Scientist * Boots Anson-Roa as Superm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Moises Padilla Story
''The Moises Padilla Story'' is a 1961 Philippine bio-pic directed by Gerardo de León. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film is a biography of a Negros Occidental mayoral candidate who in 1951, was tortured and murdered by the private army of the provincial governor after he had refused to withdraw his candidacy. The film is still extant and has been restored in 4K resolution by the Philippine Film Archive and Central Digital Lab in 2022. The restored version was premiered on September 2, 2022, in celebration of the Philippine Film Industry Month. Cast * Leopoldo Salcedo as Moises Padilla * Joseph Estrada as The Killer * Lilia Dizon * Ben Perez * Oscar Roncal * Max Alvarado * Rosa Aguirre * Robert Arevalo Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor. Personal life Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noli Me Tángere (1961 Film)
Noli me tangere ("do not touch me") is the Latin version of words spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene. Noli me tangere may also refer to: * ''Noli Me Tangere'' (Bernini), a sculptural arrangement in the church of Santi Domenico e Sisto, in Rome * ''Noli me tangere'' (Bramantino), a c. 1500 painting * ''Noli Me Tángere'' (novel) (1887), by José Rizal ** ''Noli Me Tangere'' (opera) (1957), opera based on Rizal's novel ** Noli Me Tángere (film), a 1961 Philippine period drama film * ''Noli me tangere'' (Titian), painted circa 1514 * ''Noli me tangere'' casket, a reliquary of the Aachen Cathedral Treasury, now destroyed * ''Noli me tangere'' (Sustris) * ''Noli me tangere'' (Correggio) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
