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