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