
Cesar Montano
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
- 2024 · Motherland as
- 2023 · Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan as Cenon Aurelio
- 2023 · Martyr or Murderer as Ferdinand Marcos
- 2022 · Maid in Malacañang as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
- 2019 · Kaibigan as Victor Soriano
- 2015 · Entity as Tony
- 2014 · Violator as
- 2013 · Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas as Conrad Alperos
- 2013 · Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story as Alfredo S. Lim
- 2013 · Never Say Goodbye as Javier Montecastro
- 2012 · Hitman as
- 2010 · Ilumina as Romano Sebastian
- 2008 · Urduja as Limhang (voice)
- 2008 · Half Blood Samurai as Self
- 2008 · Palos as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
- 2007 · Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa as Rudy Abad
- 2005 · The Great Raid as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
- 2003 · Chavit as Chavit
- 2002 · People Power as Himself
- 2001 · New Moon as Ahmad
- 2001 · The Reaper as Miguel Marasigan
- 2001 · Alas Dose as Titus Varona
- 2001 · Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy as
- 2001 · Hostage as Jimmy Pizaro
- 1999 · Bullet as
- 1998 · José Rizal as José Rizal
- 1997 · Pusakal as
- 1996 · Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! as Mac
- 1996 · Utol as Jaime
- 1995 · The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part as
- 1995 · Silakbo as
- 1993 · Ikaw Lang as Alfred
- 1992 · Hiram na Mukha as Mendez
- 1991 · Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? as
- 1989 · Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito as
- 1988 · Puso sa Puso as
- 1986 · The Graduates as
- Future · Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay as Ferdinand Marcos
- 2024 · The Blood Brothers as
- 2015 · Kid Kulafu as Sardo
- 2014 · Ronda as
- 2013 · Alamat ni China Doll as
- 2012 · El Presidente as Andres Bonifacio
- 2012 · Biktima as Mark De La Cruz
- 2007 · Asian Treasures as Pancho Pistolero
- 2006 · Ligalig as Junior
- 2004 · Panaghoy sa Suba as Duroy
- 2003 · Utang ng Ama as Self
- 2000 · Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback as
- 1999 · Reef Hunters as
- 1999 · Type Kita… Walang Kokontra as Victor Madrid
- 1998 · Kasangga... Kahit Kailan as Bardo / Benjie
- 1997 · Sanggano as Diego
- 1997 · Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba as Daniel
- 1996 · Do Re Mi as Himself
- 1996 · Bilang Na ang Araw Mo as Rafael
- 1995 · Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita as
- 1995 · Asero as Victor Asero
- 1995 · Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa as
- 1994 · Talahib at Rosas as
- 1994 · Markadong Hudas as Daniel Braganza
- 1994 · The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) as
- 1993 · Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Nards
- 1993 · Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan as Anselmo
- 1991 · Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa as Hamil
- 1991 · Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo as
- 1990 · Machete: Istatwang Buhay as Machete
- 1990 · Sagot ng Puso as
- 1990 · Hindi Laruan Ang Puso as
- 1989 · Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig) as Prego
- 1989 · Kokak as
- 1985 · Hinugot sa Langit as
- 1984 · Working Girls as Officemate
- 1983 · Broken Marriage as
- 1983 · To Mama with Love as Rainier's friend
- Future · Selda Tres as