Cesar Montano
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1962-08-01 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
Cesar Montano
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
as Ferdinand Marcos
(2024)
(2024)
(2023)
Martyr or Murderer
as Ferdinand Marcos
(2022)
Maid in Malacañang
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
(2019)
Kaibigan
as Victor Soriano
(2015)
Entity
as Tony
(2015)
Kid Kulafu
as Sardo
(2014)
(2014)
(2013)
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
as Alfredo S. Lim
(2013)
(2012)
El Presidente
as Andres Bonifacio
(2012)
(2012)
Biktima
as Mark De La Cruz
(2008)
Urduja
as Limhang (voice)
(2008)
Half Blood Samurai
as Self
(2007)
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
as Rudy Abad
(2006)
Ligalig
as Junior
(2005)
The Great Raid
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
(2004)
Panaghoy sa Suba
as Duroy
(2003)
Utang ng Ama
as Self
(2003)
Chavit
as Chavit
(2002)
People Power
as Himself
(2001)
Bagong Buwan
as Ahmad
(2001)
Alas Dose
as Titus Varona
(2001)
Hostage
as Jimmy Pizaro
(2001)
(2001)
The Reaper
as Miguel Marasigan
(2000)
(1999)
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
as Victor Madrid
(1999)
(1999)
(1998)
José Rizal
as José Rizal
(1998)
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
as Bardo / Benjie
(1997)
(1997)
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
as Daniel
(1997)
Sanggano
as Diego
(1996)
Do Re Mi
as Himself
(1996)
Utol
as Jaime
(1996)
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
as Rafael
(1996)
(1995)
(1995)
Asero
as Victor Asero
(1995)
(1995)
(1995)
(1994)
(1994)
Markadong Hudas
as Daniel Braganza
(1994)
(1993)
(1993)
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
as Anselmo
(1993)
Ikaw Lang
as Alfred
(1992)
Hiram na Mukha
as Mendez
(1991)
(1991)
(1991)
(1990)
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
as Machete
(1990)
(1990)
(1989)
(1989)
(1989)
(1988)
(1986)
(1984)
Working Girls
as Officemate
(1983)
(1983)
To Mama with Love
as Rainier's friend
Crew
(2024)
The Blood Brothers
Director
(2019)
Kaibigan
Director
(2013)
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Director, Screenplay
(2012)
Hitman
Director
(2006)
Ligalig
Director, Story, Screenplay
(2004)
Panaghoy sa Suba
Director, Writer
(2001)
The Reaper
Director
(2001)
Hostage
Story
(2001)
Alas Dose
Story
(1999)
Bullet
Writer, Director