Roy Alvarez

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Roy Alvarez
Born
Leandro Delantar Alvarez

(1950-03-23)March 23, 1950
Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines
DiedFebruary 11, 2014(2014-02-11) (aged 63)
Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1971–2014
Agent GMA Artist Center
SpouseNieves Campa-Alvarez
ChildrenMiren 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.

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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

YearTitleRole
2013 Kung Fu Divas Charlotte's Adoptive Father
2010Father Jejemon
The Night Infinite
Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena)
2006The Mourning GirlsAtty. San Jose
2004KuyaVincent's Dad
2003Message Sent
2002 Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut Ponce's stepfather
TampisawMauricio
DiskarteVeloso
Kaulayaw
Burles King: Daw ODon Henrico
2001IDMayor
Naked Nights
Huli sa Akto
Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador
Oras Na para Lumaban
Oops, Teka Lang... Diskarte ko 'to!Ka Benito
2000 Spirit Warriors Steve
Alipin ng TuksoSenor Alfonso
1999Asin at PamintaPineda
Kapag Kumulo ang DugoParica
The Kite
Tik Tak Toys: My KolokotoysMr. Bolado
Type Kita... Walang KokontraAlex Portugal
Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo
1998Cariño Brutal
BiradorCapt. Moreno
Curacha ang Babaeng Walang PahingaShip Captain
Ben DelubyoCol. Zacarias
1997Frats
Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng BawianTin. Reyes
MatrikulaBogart
Puerto Princesa
Pusakal
Epimaco Velasco: NBI Nardong Putik
Shake, Rattle & Roll VI Ricardo (segment "Ang Buwan")
Rizal in DapitanCapt. Carnicero
1996Tong-its
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba?Mayor
Rubberman Yoyoy
Hangga't May HiningaBilly Boy
1995Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay
Sabik sa Halik
1994Mayor Cesar Climaco
1993Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys
Pugoy – Hostage: Davao Lt. Col. Franco Calida
Ms. Dolora X
1992Hanggang May Buhay
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo
Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story
Lumaban Ka, Itay!
1991McBainHead Federate
Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang UgatManuel
1989Punglo Bawat Hakbang
Kung Kasalanan Man Raullo Ferrer
Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre Maj. Refe
1988 Code Name: Black & White
A Dangerous Life Col. 'Tiger' Tecson
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang KutingDrago
Rosa Mistica Attorney
1987 Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Dante
TigersharkTony
Remember Me, Mama
1986Yesterday, Today and TomorrowLawyer
1985Alexandra
Ma'am May We Go Out? Roy
1984Working GirlsRoy
1983Sasabayan Kita sa ImpiyernoBoyet
Super Gee
1972The Big Bird CageRevolutionary (uncredited)
The Hot Box Leyo
1971Reaching the Top

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989BalintatawEpisode: "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 ButchEpisode: "Relo"
2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Homer Alcaraz
2013 Unforgettable Salvador 'Badong' Leoncio
Magpakailanman Efren ContemplacionEpisode: "Life After the Death of Flor Contemplacion"
My Husband's Lover Manuel Soriano
2013–2014 Villa Quintana Don Manolo QuintanaAlvarez's last TV appearance. Due to his death, he was replaced by Al Tantay to continue the role.

References

  1. Villanueva, Nena Z. (March 30, 1989). "Tiger signs 8-picture contract with Viva". Manila Standard . Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 25. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  2. 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.
  3. "Actor Roy Alvarez dies at 63". www.abs-cbnnews.com. 11 February 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-02-15.
  4. "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.