Cesar Montano
Known for Acting · 78 credits
- Born
- 1962-08-01 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (72)
The Great Raid
2005
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Biktima
2012
as Mark De La Cruz
People Power
2002
as Himself
Do Re Mi
1996
as Himself
Markadong Hudas
1994
as Daniel Braganza
A Far Away Life
2026
as The Doctor
Ligalig
2006
as Junior
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Daniel
José Rizal
1998
as José Rizal
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
Maid in Malacañang
2022
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
as Machete
Urduja
2008
as Limhang (voice)
Working Girls
1984
as Officemate
Kaibigan
2019
as Victor Soriano
El Presidente
2012
as Andres Bonifacio
Eh Kasi Bata
1992
as Glen
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
Entity
2015
as Tony
Martyr or Murderer
2023
as Ferdinand Marcos
Kid Kulafu
2015
as Sardo
Hitman
2012
Motherland
2024
Ronda
2014
The Graduates
1986
Bullet
1999
The Call of the River
2004
as Duroy
New Moon
2001
as Ahmad
Kokak
1989
Reef Hunters
1999
as Fredo
Borrowed Face
1992
as Mendez
Broken Marriage
1983
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Asero
1995
as Victor Asero
Chavit
2003
as Chavit
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
as Ferdinand Marcos
Sanggano
1997
as Diego
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
2007
as Rudy Abad
Puso sa Puso
1988
Alamat ni China Doll
2013
The Blood Brothers
2024
Silakbo
1995
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Pusakal
1997
Alas Dose
2001
as Titus Varona
Selda Tres
2025
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
as Mac
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Half Blood Samurai
2008
as Self
The Reaper
2001
as Miguel Marasigan
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
as Prego
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Nards
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
Hostage
2001
as Jimmy Pizaro
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
1991
as Hamil
Only You
1993
as Alfred
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Alfredo S. Lim
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
as Anselmo
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
as Rafael
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
1999
as Victor Madrid
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
Violator
2014
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
as Bardo / Benjie
Utol
1996
as Jaime
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
To Mama with Love
1983
as Rainier's friend
Utang ng Ama
2003
as Self
About 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… With 78 credits spanning from 1983 to 2026, Cesar Montano has appeared in 72 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Cesar Montano Movies
- The Great Raid (2005) — as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
- Biktima (2012) — as Mark De La Cruz
- People Power (2002) — as Himself
- Do Re Mi (1996) — as Himself
- Markadong Hudas (1994) — as Daniel Braganza
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