Dan Alvaro (born Rolando Galura 1951) is a Filipino actor both in movies and television. His niece is actress Glaiza de Castro and his nephew is actor Alcris Galura. He is the father of actor Ram Alvaro.

Career edit

In 1984, Alvaro played as the brother of Nora Aunor in the film Condemned who works as a driver and hired hit man for ruthless money laundering lady played by Gloria Romero. He received a nominations for PMPC Star Awards for Movies for New Male Movie Star of the Year and Movie Actor of the Year in the movie Condemned. In 1986, he launched to action stardom in the movie Bagong Hari, which he received also a nominee for Best Actor Gawad Urian Award, directed by Mario O'Hara under Cine Suerte productions. He played the title role in supernatural hero film Alamid (Ang Alamat) as the younger Alamid (with Lito Lapid as the elder Alamid).

Filmography edit

Film edit

Title Year Cast Director
Junior Police - Sunshine Cruz, Ramon Christopher, Larry Silva Artemio Marquez
Nagmula sa Lupa - Lito Lapid, Jeric Raval, Lailani Navarro, Marianne dela Riva, Lani Lobangco -
Mad Warrior 1984 Anthony Alonzo, Roi Vinzon, Jennifer Kirkham Willie Milan
Chicas 1984 Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lovely Rivero, Jacklyn Jose, Tanya Gomez William Pascual
Condemned 1984 Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Rio Locsin, Ricky Davao, Sonny Parsons Mario O'Hara
Burning Power 1985 Nelson Anderson, Marilou Bendigo, Jean Saburit, Romy Diaz Eddie Nicart
Caliber 357 1985 Marilou Bendigo, Nelson Anderson, Azenith Briones, Johnny Wilson Eddie Nicart
Bagong Hari 1986 Carmi Martin, Joel Torre, Robert Arevalo, Glaiza Herradura, Perla Bautista Mario O'Hara
Matatalim Na Pangil sa Gubat 1986 Mark Gil, Joel Alano, George Estregan, Jimmy Santos, Gigi de la Riva, King Gutierrez Pepe Marcos
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak 1987 Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celeste Legaspi, Ronnel Victor, Joed Serrano Mario O'Hara
Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi 1987 Vic Vargas, Gang Wang, Rosemarie Sonora, Tanya Gomez, Isabel Rivas Eddie Romero, Lili Chou
Takot Ako, Eh! 1987 Matet de Leon, Ian de Leon, Lotlot de Leon, Caridad Sanchez, German Moreno Mario O'Hara
Bawat Patak Dugong Pilipino 1989 Jess Lapid Jr., Dante Rivero, Aurora Sevilla, Olivia Ortiz, Baldo Marro Jett C. Espiritu
May Araw Ka Rin Bagallon 1990 Beverly Vergel, Tony Ferrer, Zandro Zamora, Rez Cortez, Paquito Diaz Charlie Ordonez
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? 1990 Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Lloyd Samartino, Juan Rodrigo, Perla Bautista, RR Herrera Gil Portes
Aguinaldo 1993 Lito Lapid, Sunshine Cruz, Aiko Melendez, Sonny Parsons, Tony Ferrer, Luis Gonzales William Mayo
Lab Kita... Bilib Ka Ba? 1994 Robin Padilla, Ruffa Gutierrez, Charito Solis, Jess Lapid Jr. Gene Palomo
Kahit Harangan ng Bala 1995 Romnick Sarmenta, Sunshine Cruz, Tirso Cruz III, Jean Garcia Joey del Rosario
Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! 1995 Jeric Raval, Lailani Navarro, Julio Diaz, Jeanette Fernando, Edgar Mande William Mayo
Kristo 1996 Mat Ranillo III, Amy Austria, Gabby Concepcion, Aga Muhlach, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon Ben Yalung
Pusakal 1997 Cesar Montano, Rosanna Roces, Dennis Roldan, Roy Alvarez, Willie Revillame Toto Natividad
Tawagin Mo ang Lahat ng Santo 1997 Jeric Raval, Joanne Pascual, Mark Gil, Daniel Fernando William Mayo
Alamid: Ang Alamat 1998 Lito Lapid, Dante Varona, Jeric Raval, Rina Reyes, Mickey Ferriols, Dennis Padilla -
Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo 1999 Dante Varona, Rufa Mae Quinto, Daisy Reyes, Bernard Bonnin Rene Balan
Siquijor: Mystic Island 2007 Ian Veneracion, Assunta de Rossi, Yul Servo, Angel Aquino, Rodel Velayo Mark Philipp Espina
Foster Child 2007 Cherry Pie Picache, Eugene Domingo, Jiro Manio, Alwyn Uytingco, Kier Segundo Brillante Mendoza
Anak ng Kumander 2008 Manny Pacquiao, Ara Mina, Jess Sanchez Jose Balagtas
Service 2008 Gina Pareno, Jacklyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Coco Martin Brillante Mendoza
Tarima 2010 Fanny Serrano, Gina Alajar, Ana Capri Neal 'Buboy' Tan
Ishmael 2010 Ronnie Lazaro, Mark Gil, Pen Medina Richard Somes
Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote 2010 Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Aiza Seguerra, Sam Pinto, Gwen Zamora Tony Y. Reyes
Ang Lihim ni Adonis 2011 Jeremy Ian, Thea Alvarez Noli S. Salvador
Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang 2012 Erich Gonzales, Derek Ramsay, Tetchie Agbayani, Epi Quizon, Sharlene San Pedro Richard Somes
Ken at Abel 2012 Norris John, Sofia Lee, Winston de Dios Karlo Montero
The Blood 2017 Jess Vargas[1]
Psycho 2019 Rudy Fajardo[2][3]
Matang Pusa TBA Lucio Perry de Guzman Jr.[4]
Heneral Bantag: Anak ng Cordillera TBA Perry de Guzman[5]
Agila ng Silangan TBA Michael Daya[6]

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Television edit

Year Title Role TV Network Ref(s):
1988 357 Kamagong Radio Philippines Network [12]
2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Lawin ABS-CBN Network
2005 Panday ABS-CBN Network
2011 Amaya GMA Network
2013 Indio GMA Network
2013 Batang Lagalag (television film) [13]
2015 Wish Ko Lang GMA Network

References edit

  1. ^ De Leon, Tyrone L. (November 23, 2017). ""Wag palampasin at kaligtaang panuorin ang pinakahuling pelikula ni Isabel Granada..." [Don't let this pass and miss watching the last film of Isabel Granada]. Facebook (in Filipino and English). Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2023. Premiere Night this coming Saturday, November 25, 2017 @ NOVA MALL CINEMA[...]
  2. ^ Fajardo, Rudy (August 29, 2019). "PSYCHO EMPLOYEE MOVIE". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Directed by: Pastor Rudy Fajardo
  3. ^ UPFI Film Center (August 31, 2019). "UPFI Film Center[,] 2-14 September 2019". Facebook. Meta Platforms Inc.
  4. ^ De Guzman, Perry Balagbis (June 17, 2017). "MATANG PUSA OFFICIAL TRAILER". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. written and directed by LUCIO PERRY DE GUZMAN JR
  5. ^ De Guzman, Perry (May 21, 2023). "Heneral Bantag (Anak ng Cordillera)". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Written & Directed by Perry De Guzman
  6. ^ Daya, Michael (April 25, 2023). "WATCH OUR OFFICIAL TRAILER". Facebook. Facebook, Inc.
  7. ^ "Stars participate in barangay, SK polls | ABS-CBN News". Archived from the original on January 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "Glaiza de Castro, takot pang Mag-BF - Remate". Remate.ph. Archived from the original on September 27, 2015.
  9. ^ "Film » 2008 Top Twenty Independent Artists Revealed »". Agimat. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
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  11. ^ "Alamid (Movies)". Internationalhero.co.uk. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  12. ^ Lolarga, Euge (October 31, 1988). "A different breed of hero". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 19, 2020. But now, breaking away from the such local tv show stereotype, is an exciting, new police-action series... titled 357 Kamagong, which premieres on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. on Channel 9.... Action-drama star Dan Alvaro portrays the lead character who works undercover as a taxi driver.
  13. ^ PINOYFLIX (June 9, 2023). Episode 1 Glaiza de Castro "BATANG LAGALAG". YouTube. Google LLC. Retrieved November 23, 2023.

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