Cesar Montano
Actor/Actriz
68
Movies
6
TV Shows
Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano, is a Filipino actor, film producer, and film director.
Montano started in show business as a commercial model. He played roles in numerous B movies. He then played major roles in several action movies and a brief television career playing the lead role in the television sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis. One of his best-known roles is his portrayal of the titular patriot José Rizal in the film José Rizal (1998). He starred in the war film The Great Raid (2005), his first Hollywood film.
Montano has won numerous acting awards in Panaghoy sa Suba ("The Call of the River"), José Rizal, Muro Ami ("Reef Hunters") and Bagong Buwan ("New Moon").
Aside from acting, Montano also embarked on a singing career, with the release of his music album Subok lang or Just try in 2000. He has also ventured into film production as well as directing, with Panaghoy sa Suba as his directorial film debut.
As Actor/Actress
Asian Treasures
Pancho Pistolero
Ilumina
Romano Sebastian
The Great Raid
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Conrad Alperos
Palos
Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Cenon Aurelio
Never Say Goodbye
Javier Montecastro
José Rizal
José Rizal
Hostage
Jimmy Pizaro
A Far Away Life
The Doctor
Nilalang
Tony
Panaghoy sa Suba
Duroy
Do Re Mi
Himself
Maid in Malacañang
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Violator
Urduja
Limhang (voice)
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
Anselmo
Asero
Victor Asero
Kid Kulafu
Sardo
Utol
Jaime
Alas Dose
Titus Varona
El Presidente
Andres Bonifacio
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
Hamil
Alamat ni China Doll
Muro-ami
Fredo
Ligalig
Junior
Biktima
Mark De La Cruz
Hitman
Bullet
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback