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