Alvin Lorenz Clifford 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 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.
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.
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.
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 . 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 2017 Way of the Cross Ang Panday 2018 El Peste Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral José Alejandrino 2019 Exit Point Guido 2019 Tayo Sa Huling Buwan Ng Taon Mr. Locsin or Isabelle’s Father 2020 Coming Home
Television Year Title Role . 1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya 2011 PNP Pacers 2013 Never Say Goodbye Ramil 2015 Bridges of Love Willy 2016 Dolce Amore Favio De Luca Jack Irish Adonis Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap Jose Magpantay 2017 A Love to Last Simon Sumulong 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 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.
Year Award Category Work Result 2016 Sinag Maynila Film Festival Best Actor Expressway
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