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.
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Alvin Anson | |
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Alvin Anson receiving his Best Actor Sinag Maynila Award for "Expressway" | |
| Born | Alvin Lorenz Cristobal Anson (1962-10-20) October 20, 1962 (age 59) Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | 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 |
He holds a degree in Engineering and Liberal Arts and a minor in music from San Francisco State University.
Anson was a musician and a ledge dancer in various discotheques in the US. During the early 90s, his dancing feet was featured on a swatch commercial. In 1995, he gained the attention of a talent caster in a local discotheque. Since then, he bagged supporting roles in several movies, mostly starring Rudy Fernandez and Ronnie Ricketts.[2]
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]
In 2019, Anson reprise the role of Yandro Andres in ABS-CBN's primetime drama Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa (the inspiration to ABC/Shondaland's American drama series How to Get Away with Murder) with Jodi Sta. Maria.
Anson is the son of actor Oscar Moreno, and the younger brother of actress Boots Anson-Roa. He has two daughters, Aliyana and Laisha.
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). |
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| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | José Alejandrino | |
| 2017 | Way of the Cross | - | [3] |
| 2016 | Expressway | Producer / Actor: Ben | |
| 2016 | Showdown in Manila | (uncredited) | |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | José Alejandrino | |
| 2015 | The West Valley Fault | Fireman | |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | CHDF Leader | |
| 2014 | Bacao | - | |
| 2014 | Gemini | - | |
| 2014 | Water Wars | Jasper | |
| 2014 | Ang Bagong Dugo | Frank | |
| 2013 | Drug Mule | NBI officer | |
| 2013 | Chasing Fire | George | |
| 2013 | The Diplomat Hotel | - | |
| 2013 | The Death Match: Fighting Fist of Samurai Joe | Brian | |
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Roman | |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Felipe Agoncillo | |
| 2012 | Flames of Love | - | |
| 2010 | My Lai Four | Santanilla | |
| 2008 | Baler | Gregorio Catalan Valero | |
| 2008 | Anak ng Kumander | Rebel Commander | |
| 2008 | Black Market Love | Bertain | |
| 2007 | Island of the Living Dead | Fred | |
| 2007 | Zombies: The Beginning | Mark Taylor | |
| 2006 | Ligalig | Inspector Durana | |
| 2006 | Rome & Juliet | Dan | |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Isidra's husband | |
| 2005 | Terrorist Hunter | - | |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | Rudi | |
| 2003 | Nena Inosente | - | |
| 2002 | Hula Mo, Huli Ko | Cop | |
| 2002 | Gising na si Adan | Gang Member | |
| 2002 | Hanggang Kailan Ako Papatay Para Mabuhay | - | |
| 2002 | Katawan Mo, Langit Ko (Kamandag ni Margarita) | - | |
| 2002 | Diskarte | Mando | |
| 2002 | Burles King: Daw o... | Mario | |
| 2001 | Kapirasong Gubat sa Gitna ng Dagat | ||
| 2001 | Kapitan Ambo: Outside de kulambo | Madman | |
| 2001 | Mano Mano 2: Ubusan ng Lakas | - | |
| 2001 | Carta alas... Huwag ka nang humirit | Ding | |
| 2001 | Tabi tabi po! | Piring (segment "Engkantada") | |
| 2000 | Ping Lacson: Super Cop | Velayo's Man | |
| 2000 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Alex | |
| 2000 | Madame X | - | |
| 2000 | Palaban | Lito Cordova | |
| 2000 | Nag-aapoy na laman | Bimoy | |
| 1999 | Burlesk Queen Ngayon | Bodyguard | |
| 1999 | Desperado, bahala na ang itaas | Muslim Rebel | |
| 1999 | Tigasin | - | |
| 1998 | Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan) | - | |
| 1998 | Toni | - | |
| 1998 | Car Trunk | - | |
| 1998 | Birador | - | |
| 1998 | Pusong mamon | Officemate | |
| 1997 | Wag na wag kang lalayo | Gun club member | |
| 1997 | Damong ligaw | Mestizo Rebel Soldier | |
| 1997 | Hawak ko buhay mo | Asset | |
| 1997 | Kamandag ko ang papatay sa iyo | Gang member | |
| 1996 | Bayarang puso | Michael | |
| 1996 | Itataya ko ang buhay ko | Gang member | |
| 1996 | Madaling mamatay, mahirap mabuhay | Gang member | |
| 1995 | Huwag mong isuko ang laban | Gangster | |
| 1995 | Mangarap ka | Jeffrey |
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
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| 2020 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Ramon Villarosa | |
| 2019 | Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa | Yandro Andres | |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Alvaro | |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Simon Sumulong | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap | Jose Magpantay | |
| 2016 | Jack Irish | Adonis | |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Favio De Luca | |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Willy | |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Ramil | |
| 2011 | PNP Pacers | - | |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | - |
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
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| 2016 | Padating | - | |
| 2016 | Ang maangas, ang marikit at ang makata | - |
At the Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016, Anson received the Best Actor Award for his lead portrayal in Ato Bautista's Expressway.[4][5]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2016 | Sinag Maynila Film Festival | Best Actor | Expressway | Won |
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| National libraries | |