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
Ferdinand Marcos
Martyr or Murderer
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
Puso sa Puso
The Graduates
Ferdinand Marcos
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Self
Half Blood Samurai
Rainier's friend
To Mama with Love
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
Machete
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Miguel Marasigan
Mananabas
Duroy
Panaghoy sa Suba
Andres Bonifacio
El Presidente
Selda Tres
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Maid in Malacañang
Sagot ng Puso
Rafael
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Mark De La Cruz
Biktima
Bardo / Benjie
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
Hamil
Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa
Junior
Ligalig
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Kokak
Alamat ni China Doll
Hitman
Broken Marriage
Chavit
Chavit
Sardo
Kid Kulafu
Ronda
Muro-ami
José Rizal
José Rizal
Rudy Abad
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
Daniel Braganza
Markadong Hudas
Himself
Do Re Mi
Jaime
Utol
Ahmad
Bagong Buwan
Mac
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Victor Asero
Asero
Limhang (voice)
Urduja
Victor Madrid
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
Jimmy Pizaro
Hostage
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
The Great Raid
Officemate
Working Girls
Tony
Nilalang
The Blood Brothers
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
Anselmo
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
Diego
Sanggano
Alfred
Ikaw Lang
Prego
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
Violator
Titus Varona
Alas Dose
Pusakal
Bansa
Alfredo S. Lim
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Bullet
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
Himself
Lakas Sambayanan
Victor Soriano
Kaibigan
Silakbo
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Mendez
Hiram na Mukha
Daniel
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Talahib at Rosas
Nards
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Self
Utang ng Ama
Hinugot sa Langit
Glen
Eh Kasi Bata
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
71
Gender
Male
Birthday
1962-08-01
Place of Birth
Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
Also Known As