Cesar Montano
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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
Credits
The Great Raid (2005)
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
El Presidente (2012)
as Andres Bonifacio
Reef Hunters (1999)
as Fredo
José Rizal (1998)
as José Rizal
Chavit (2003)
as Chavit
People Power (2002)
as Himself
Do Re Mi (1996)
as Himself
Maid in Malacañang (2022)
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Hostage (2001)
as Jimmy Pizaro
Asero (1995)
as Victor Asero
The Graduates (1986)
Actor
Biktima (2012)
as Mark De La Cruz
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback (2000)
Actor
Bullet (1999)
Actor
A Far Away Life (2026)
as The Doctor
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! (1996)
as Mac
Working Girls (1984)
as Officemate
Hitman (2012)
Actor
Martyr or Murderer (2023)
as Ferdinand Marcos
Urduja (2008)
as Limhang (voice)
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy (2001)
Actor
Kaibigan (2019)
as Victor Soriano
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa (1991)
as Hamil
Entity (2015)
as Tony
Silakbo (1995)
Actor
Kid Kulafu (2015)
as Sardo
Violator (2014)
Actor
Only You (1993)
as Alfred
Borrowed Face (1992)
as Mendez
Alas Dose (2001)
as Titus Varona
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig) (1989)
as Prego
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita (1995)
Actor
Sanggano (1997)
as Diego
Markadong Hudas (1994)
as Daniel Braganza
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? (1991)
Actor
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra! (1999)
as Victor Madrid
Utol (1996)
as Jaime
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993)
as Nards
The Reaper (2001)
as Miguel Marasigan
Puso sa Puso (1988)
Actor
Motherland (2024)
Actor
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (1994)
Actor
New Moon (2001)
as Ahmad
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
Actor
Utang ng Ama (2003)
as Self
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo (1996)
as Rafael
To Mama with Love (1983)
as Rainier's friend
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
Actor
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso (1990)
Actor
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan (1993)
as Anselmo
Pusakal (1997)
Actor
Half Blood Samurai (2008)
as Self
Ligalig (2006)
as Junior
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013)
as Alfredo S. Lim
The Call of the River (2004)
as Duroy
Machete: Istatwang Buhay (1990)
as Machete
Wrenched From Heaven (1985)
Actor
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007)
as Rudy Abad
The Blood Brothers (2024)
Actor
Broken Marriage (1983)
Actor
Alamat ni China Doll (2013)
Actor
Eh Kasi Bata (1992)
as Glen
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo (1991)
Actor
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito (1989)
Actor
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan (1998)
as Bardo / Benjie
Sagot ng Puso (1990)
Actor
Kokak (1989)
Actor
Talahib at Rosas (1994)
Actor
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba (1997)
as Daniel
Ronda (2014)
Actor
Selda Tres (2025)
Actor
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay (—)
as Ferdinand Marcos