Alvin Anson
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.
Alvin Anson | |
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 Alvin Anson receiving his Best Actor Sinag Maynila Award for "Expressway" | |
| Born | Alvin Lorenz Cristobal Anson October 20, 1962 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director, TV host, musician |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Notable work | Way of the Cross Expressway Heneral Luna Dolce Amore A Love to Last |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Boots Anson-Roa (sister) |
| Awards | Sinag Maynila Awards - Best Actor in Expressway |
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 | 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
- "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.
- 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.
- "Alvin Anson Spreads His Wings". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 5, 1995. p. 23. Retrieved May 2, 2022 – via Google News.
- Kerr, Elizabeth (October 18, 2016). "'Expressway': Film Review | Busan 2016". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- 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.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2016". Rappler. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- Torre, Nestor U. (14 May 2016). "Alvin Anson comes into his own". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
External links
- Alvin Anson at IMDb