Roy Alvarez
Roy Alvarez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leandro Delantar Alvarez March 23, 1950 |
| Died | February 11, 2014 (aged 63) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1971–2014 |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
| Spouse | Nieves Campa-Alvarez |
| Children | Miren Alvarez |
Leandro Delantar Alvarez (March 23, 1950 – February 11, 2014), better known by his screen name Roy Alvarez, was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter for film, television and theater in the Philippines.
Biography
He was born on March 23, 1950, in Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines 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, and was set to star in the film Imortal alongside Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon;[1] however, he eventually dropped out of the project.
He was the former president of ET CE TERRA, a Filipino UFO enthusiasts group.[2]
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, at age 63. His remains is at Garden of Divine Word At Christ The King Semenary in Quezon City.[3] He is survived by his wife, Nieves Campa-Alvarez, and daughter, Miren Alvarez-Fabregas.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Reaching the Top | |
| 1972 | The Hot Box | Leyo |
| The Big Bird Cage | Revolutionary (uncredited) | |
| 1983 | Super Gee | |
| Sasabayan Kita sa Impiyerno | Boyet | |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Roy |
| 1985 | Ma'am May We Go Out? | Roy |
| Alexandra | ||
| 1986 | Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | Lawyer |
| 1987 | Remember Me, Mama | |
| Tigershark | Tony | |
| Kapag Puno Na ang Salop | Dante | |
| 1988 | Rosa Mistica | Attorney |
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Drago | |
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | ||
| A Dangerous Life | Col. 'Tiger' Tecson | |
| Code Name: Black & White | ||
| 1989 | Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | Maj. Refe |
| Kung Kasalanan Man | Raullo Ferrer | |
| Punglo Bawat Hakbang | ||
| 1991 | Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat | Manuel |
| McBain | Head Federate | |
| 1992 | Lumaban Ka, Itay! | |
| Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story | ||
| Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo | Benjamin Cabrera / Ka Bernie | |
| Hanggang May Buhay | ||
| 1993 | Ms. Dolora X | |
| Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | Lt. Col. Franco Calida | |
| Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys | ||
| 1994 | Mayor Cesar Climaco | |
| 1995 | Sabik sa Halik | |
| Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay | ||
| 1996 | Hangga't May Hininga | Billy Boy |
| Rubberman | Yoyoy | |
| Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba? | Mayor | |
| Tong-its | ||
| 1997 | Rizal in Dapitan | Capt. Carnicero |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Ricardo (segment "Ang Buwan") | |
| Epimaco Velasco: NBI | Nardong Putik | |
| Pusakal | ||
| Puerto Princesa | ||
| Matrikula | Bogart | |
| Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian | Tin. Reyes | |
| Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso | ||
| Frats | ||
| 1998 | Ben Delubyo | Col. Zacarias |
| Curacha ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga | Ship Captain | |
| Birador | Capt. Moreno | |
| Cariño Brutal | ||
| 1999 | Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo | |
| Type Kita... Walang Kokontra | Alex Portugal | |
| Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys | Mr. Bolado | |
| The Kite | ||
| Kapag Kumulo ang Dugo | Parica | |
| Asin at Paminta | Pineda | |
| 2000 | Alipin ng Tukso | Senor Alfonso |
| Spirit Warriors | Steve | |
| 2001 | Oops, Teka Lang... Diskarte ko 'to! | Ka Benito |
| Oras Na para Lumaban | ||
| Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador | ||
| Huli sa Akto | ||
| Naked Nights | ||
| ID | Mayor | |
| 2002 | Burles King: Daw O | Don Henrico |
| Kaulayaw | ||
| Diskarte | Veloso | |
| Tampisaw | Mauricio | |
| Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Ponce's stepfather | |
| 2003 | Message Sent | |
| 2004 | Kuya | Vincent's Dad |
| 2006 | The Mourning Girls | Atty. San Jose |
| 2010 | Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena) | |
| The Night Infinite | ||
| Father Jejemon | ||
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas | Charlotte's Adoptive Father |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Balintataw | Episode: "Sakristan"[4] | |
| 1997 | Bayani | Martin Delgado | |
| 2002 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | Cameo role | |
| 2004 | Krystala | Bacchus Salvador | |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Ganti | Gerardo | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Benjamin | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers | Umberto Urbano | ||
| 2010–2011 | Juanita Banana | Don Arnulfo Buenaventura | |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Arnulfo | |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Awi | |
| 2012 | Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis | Don Zaldy Fernandez | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Butch | Episode: "Relo" | |
| 2012–2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Homer Alcaraz | |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Salvador 'Badong' Leoncio | |
| Magpakailanman | Efren Contemplacion | Episode: "Life After the Death of Flor Contemplacion" | |
| My Husband's Lover | Manuel Soriano | ||
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | Don Manolo Quintana | Alvarez's last TV appearance. Due to his death, he was replaced by Al Tantay to continue the role. |
References
- ^ Villanueva, Nena Z. (March 30, 1989). "Tiger signs 8-picture contract with Viva". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (2023-06-27). "Dahil may aral sa kasaysayan, mag-TV Patrol Throwback muna tayo! Identified Flying Object, namataan sa Laguna noong 1992! #TVPatrolThrowback #TVPThrowback". Twitter.
- ^ "Actor Roy Alvarez dies at 63". www.abs-cbnnews.com. 11 February 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-02-15.
- ^ "Roy Alvarez topbills Balintataw". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 3, 1989. p. 20. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
'Sakristan', tonight at 9:30 p.m. PTV 4.
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