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.
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).
| Title | Year | Cast | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Police | - | 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 | Eddie Nicart | ||
| Caliber 357 | 1985 | Marilou Bendigo, Nelson Anderson, Azenith Briones, Johnny Wilson | Eddie Nicart | |
| Bagong Hari | 1986 | 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 | Eddie Romero, Lili Chou | ||
| Takot Ako, Eh! | 1987 | Mario O'Hara | ||
| Bawat Patak Dugong Pilipino | 1989 | Jett C. Espiritu | ||
| May Araw Ka Rin Bagallon | 1990 | Charlie Ordonez | ||
| Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | 1990 | Gil Portes | ||
| Aguinaldo | 1993 | William Mayo | ||
| Lab Kita... Bilib Ka Ba? | 1994 | Gene Palomo | ||
| Kahit Harangan ng Bala | 1995 | Joey del Rosario | ||
| Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban! | 1995 | Jeric Raval, Lailani Navarro, Julio Diaz, Jeanette Fernando, Edgar Mande | William Mayo | |
| Kristo | 1996 | Ben Yalung | ||
| Pusakal | 1997 | Toto Natividad | ||
| Tawagin Mo ang Lahat ng Santo | 1997 | William Mayo | ||
| Alamid: Ang Alamat | 1998 | - | ||
| Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo | 1999 | 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 | Brillante Mendoza | ||
| Tarima | 2010 | Neal 'Buboy' Tan | ||
| Ishmael | 2010 | Richard Somes | ||
| Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | 2010 | Tony Y. Reyes | ||
| Ang Lihim ni Adonis | 2011 | Jeremy Ian, Thea Alvarez | Noli S. Salvador | |
| 2012 | 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] |
| 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 | ||