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Max Laurel

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Max Laurel
Laurel's son holding a portrait of Max at his wake in 2016
Born
Maximo G. Laurel

(1945-05-04)May 4, 1945
DiedJune 11, 2016(2016-06-11) (aged 71)[1]
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeLa Loma Cemetery
Caloocan, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, bodybuilder
Years active1975–2016

Max Laurel (May 4, 1944 – June 11, 2016), was a Filipino actor and bodybuilder who played as Zuma in the 1985 film Zuma and 1987 film Anak ni Zuma.

Personal life

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Max Laurel was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on May 4, 1945. He married a woman named Alicia Laurel.[citation needed]

Death

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On June 11, 2016, Laurel had a cardiac arrest leading to his death. He was 72 years old. His wake took place on June 15, 2016, at La Funeraria Paz in Quezon City. He was buried on June 16, 2016, at La Loma Cemetery in Caloocan.[2][3] He had three children and five grandchildren.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1975 Tatak ng Alipin
1976 Alakdang Gubat
Mga Uhaw Na Bulaklak, Part 2
Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang
1977 Totoy Bato
1978 Ang Lalaki, ang Alamat, ang Baril
1979 Durugin si Totoy Bato
Haring Cobra
1980 Mission: Terrorize Panay
Ang Panday
1981 Sierra Madre
Ang Maestro
Labanang Lalaki
Bandido sa Sapang Bato
1982 D'Wild Wild Weng
Alyas Big Boy
Bilanggo: Prison No. 10069
Bad Boy from Dadiangas
1983 Ang Krus ng Monte Piedra
Kapag Buhay ang Inutang
Tatak ng Yakuza
Dito sa Balat ng Lupa
1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive – Nardong Putik (Kilabot ng Cavite)
1985 Zuma Zuma
1986 Bagong Hari
Rocky Tan-go IV
1987 Anak ni Zuma Zuma
1988 Robowar Quang
Bruno Bruno
1990 Sgt. Clarin: Bala para sa Ulo Mo Sgt. Clarin
Walang Piring ang Katarungan
1992 Ipaglaban Mo Ako, Boy Topak
Lacson: Batas ng Navotas
Lucio Margallo The mayor
Shotgun Banjo
1993 Dugo ng Panday Marag
Gascon, Bala ang Katapat Mo
1994 Alyas Boy Ama: Tirador
Capt. Jack Nayra: Alas ng Makati Police
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo Igay

Television

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
2013 Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma Tatang Entong

References

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  1. ^ "'Zuma' actor Max Laurel dies age 71". ABS-CBN. June 15, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "'Zuma' actor Max Laurel passes away at 71". Philippine Inquirer. June 16, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "Zuma star Max Laurel passes away at 71". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2022.