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.

Most Known For

Ligalig

as Junior

People Power

as Himself

Markadong Hudas

as Daniel Braganza

Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

as Conrad Alperos

Asian Treasures

as Pancho Pistolero

Never Say Goodbye

as Javier Montecastro

Biktima

as Mark De La Cruz

Martyr or Murderer

as Ferdinand Marcos

Violator

The Great Raid

as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota

Ilumina

as Romano Sebastian

Palos

as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel

Do Re Mi

as Himself

Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

as Cenon Aurelio

José Rizal

as José Rizal

To Mama with Love

as Rainier's friend

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Entity

as Tony

Urduja

as Limhang (voice)

Maid in Malacañang

as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.