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.

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
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1971–2014
AgentGMA Artist Center
SpouseNieves Campa-Alvarez
ChildrenMiren Alvarez

Biography

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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

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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

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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

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Film

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Year Title Role
2013 Kung Fu Divas Charlotte's Adoptive Father
2010 Father Jejemon
The Night Infinite
Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena)
2006 The Mourning Girls Atty. San Jose
2004 Kuya Vincent's Dad
2003 Message Sent
2002 Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut Ponce's stepfather
Tampisaw Mauricio
Diskarte Veloso
Kaulayaw
Burles King: Daw O Don Henrico
2001 ID Mayor
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 Tukso Senor Alfonso
1999 Asin at Paminta Pineda
Kapag Kumulo ang Dugo Parica
The Kite
Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys Mr. Bolado
Type Kita... Walang Kokontra Alex Portugal
Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo
1998 Cariño Brutal
Birador Capt. Moreno
Curacha ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga Ship Captain
Ben Delubyo Col. Zacarias
1997 Frats
Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian Tin. Reyes
Matrikula Bogart
Puerto Princesa
Pusakal
Epimaco Velasco: NBI Nardong Putik
Shake, Rattle & Roll VI Ricardo (segment "Ang Buwan")
Rizal in Dapitan Capt. Carnicero
1996 Tong-its
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba? Mayor
Rubberman Yoyoy
Hangga't May Hininga Billy Boy
1995 Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay
Sabik sa Halik
1994 Mayor Cesar Climaco
1993 Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks Boys
Pugoy – Hostage: Davao Lt. Col. Franco Calida
Ms. Dolora X
1992 Hanggang May Buhay
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo
Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story
Lumaban Ka, Itay!
1991 McBain Head Federate
Anak ng Cabron: Ikalawang Ugat Manuel
1989 Punglo 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 Kuting Drago
Rosa Mistica Attorney
1987 Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Dante
Tigershark Tony
Remember Me, Mama
1986 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Lawyer
1985 Alexandra
Ma'am May We Go Out? Roy
1984 Working Girls Roy
1983 Sasabayan Kita sa Impiyerno Boyet
Super Gee
1972 The Big Bird Cage Revolutionary (uncredited)
The Hot Box Leyo
1971 Reaching the Top

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
1989 Balintataw Episode: "Sakristan"[4] PTV
1997 Bayani Martin Delgado ABS-CBN
2002 Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Cameo role GMA Network
2004 Krystala Bacchus Salvador ABS-CBN
2005 Now and Forever: Ganti Gerardo GMA Network
2009 Parekoy Benjamin ABS-CBN
Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers Umberto Urbano
2010–2011 Juanita Banana Don Arnulfo Buenaventura
2011 Guns and Roses Arnulfo
2011–2012 Amaya Awi GMA Network
2012 Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis Don Zaldy Fernandez
Maalaala Mo Kaya Butch Episode: "Relo" ABS-CBN
2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Homer Alcaraz GMA Network
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

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  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.
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