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Alvin Anson
Alvin Anson receiving his Best Actor Sinag Maynila Award for "Expressway"
Born
Alvin Lorenz Cristobal Anson

(1962-10-20) October 20, 1962 (age 61)
Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director, TV host, musician
Years active1995–present
Notable workWay of the Cross
Expressway
Heneral Luna
Dolce Amore
A Love to Last
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Children2
RelativesBoots Anson-Roa (sister)
AwardsSinag Maynila Awards - Best Actor in Expressway

Alvin Lorenz Cristobal Anson (born October 20, 1962) is a Filipino actor, producer, director, TV host and musician. His works includes his portrayal of General José Alejandrino in the Philippine film Heneral Luna[1] and TV series Dolce Amore as Favio De Luca.

Early life

Anson began his career as a musician and a ledge dancer in various discotheques in the US. His home there housed his own music studio. During the early 90s, his dancing feet was featured on a Swatch commercial.[2]

He holds a degree in Engineering and Liberal Arts and a minor in music from San Francisco State University.

Career

Anson was discovered by a talent caster in a local discotheque in 1995. He was convinced to move back to the Philippines to pursue an acting career. Since then, he bagged supporting roles in several movies, mostly starring Rudy Fernandez and Ronnie Ricketts.[2][3]

As an actor and producer of independent films, Anson is the producing partner of director Gorio Vicuna, a former Hollywood animator, and his wife Peejay Vicuna in their production house, GWARD, INC.[1]

Personal life

Anson is the son of actor Oscar Moreno, and the younger brother of actress Boots Anson-Roa. He has two daughters, Aliyana and Laisha.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref(s).
1995 Mangarap Ka Jeffrey
Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban Gangster
1996 Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay Gang member
Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko Gang member
Bayarang Puso Michael
1997 Kamandag Ko ang Papatay sa Iyo Gang member
Hawak Ko Buhay Mo Alex's asset
Damong Ligaw Mestizo rebel soldier
Wag Na Wag Kang Lalayo Gun club member
1998 Pusong Mamon Officemate
Birador -
Car Trunk -
Toni -
Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan) -
1999 Tigasin Rex
Desperado, Bahala Na ang Itaas Muslim rebel
Burlesk Queen Ngayon Bodyguard
2000 Nag-aapoy Na Laman Bimoy
Palaban Lito Cordova
Madame X —
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Alex
Ping Lacson: Super Cop Velayo's man
2001 Tabi Tabi Po! Piring (segment "Engkantada")
Carta alas... Huwag Ka Nang Humirit Ding
Mano Mano 2: Ubusan ng Lakas —
Kapitan Ambo: Outside de Kulambo Madman
Kapirasong Gubat sa Gitna ng Dagat
2002 Burles King Daw O... Mario
Diskarte Mando
Katawan Mo, Langit Ko (Kamandag ni Margarita) —
Hanggang Kailan Ako Papatay para Mabuhay —
Gising Na si Adan Rico
Hula Mo, Huli Ko Clinton
2003 Nena Inosente -
2005 The Great Raid Rudi
Terrorist Hunter —
2006 Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
Pacquiao: The Movie Isidra's husband
Rome & Juliet Dan
Ligalig Inspector Durana
2007 Zombies: The Beginning Mark Taylor
Island of the Living Dead Fred
2008 Black Market Love Bertain
Anak ng Kumander Rebel commander
Baler Gregorio Catalan Valero
2010 My Lai Four Santanilla
2012 Flames of Love -
El Presidente Felipe Agoncillo
2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Roman
The Death Match: Fighting Fist of Samurai Joe Brian
The Diplomat Hotel -
Chasing Fire George
Drug Mule NBI officer
2014 Ang Bagong Dugo Frank
Water Wars Jasper
Gemini -
Bacao -
2015 Kid Kulafu CHDF Leader
The West Valley Fault Fireman
Heneral Luna José Alejandrino
Manila's Finest Akhmed Omar
2016 Showdown in Manila (uncredited)
Expressway Ben [4]
2017 Way of the Cross — [5]
Ang Panday
2018 El Peste
Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral José Alejandrino
2019 Exit Point Guido
2020 Coming Home

Television

Year Title Role Ref(s).
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya -
2011 PNP Pacers -
2013 Never Say Goodbye Ramil
2015 Bridges of Love Willy
2016 Dolce Amore Favio De Luca
2016 Jack Irish Adonis
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap Jose Magpantay
2017 A Love to Last Simon Sumulong
2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Alvaro
2019 Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa Yandro Torres
2020 Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin Ramon Villarosa
2023 Of Money and Blood

Shorts

Year Title Role Source
2016 Padating -
2016 Ang Maangas, ang Marikit at ang Makata -

Awards and nominations

At the Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016, Anson received the Best Actor Award for his lead portrayal in Ato Bautista's Expressway.[6][7]

Year Award Category Work Result
2016 Sinag Maynila Film Festival Best Actor Expressway Won

References

  1. ^ a b "Heneral Luna behind-the-scenes: Alvin Anson reveals most memorable moments during shooting [video] - ASTIG.PH". ASTIG.PH. 2015-09-26. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
  2. ^ a b Red, Isah (May 5, 1995). "Gretch Raring to Face Cameras Again". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 23. Retrieved May 2, 2022 – via Google News.
  3. ^ "Alvin Anson Spreads His Wings". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 5, 1995. p. 23. Retrieved May 2, 2022 – via Google News.
  4. ^ Kerr, Elizabeth (October 18, 2016). "'Expressway': Film Review | Busan 2016". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  5. ^ Tabares, Nazamel (2016-11-23). "upcoming Gorio Vicuna film titled "Stations of the Cross" with Filipino actor Alvin Anson". Movies Philippines. Archived from the original on 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  6. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2016". Rappler. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  7. ^ Torre, Nestor U. (14 May 2016). "Alvin Anson comes into his own". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2016-11-28.

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