Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano

Born 1962-08-01 (age 63) Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
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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.

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Known For

The Great Raid
The Great Raid

2005

as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota

Biktima
Biktima

2012

as Mark De La Cruz

People Power
People Power

2002

as Himself

A Far Away Life
A Far Away Life

2026

as The Doctor

Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi

1996

as Himself

Markadong Hudas
Markadong Hudas

1994

as Daniel Braganza

Ligalig
Ligalig

2006

as Junior

José Rizal
José Rizal

1998

as José Rizal

Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Kid Kulafu
Kid Kulafu

2015

as Sardo

Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Maid in Malacañang
Maid in Malacañang

2022

as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

Eh Kasi Bata
Eh Kasi Bata

1992

as Glen

Urduja
Urduja

2008

as Limhang (voice)

El Presidente
El Presidente

2012

as Andres Bonifacio

Motherland
Working Girls
Working Girls

1984

as Officemate

Kaibigan
Kaibigan

2019

as Victor Soriano

Martyr or Murderer
Martyr or Murderer

2023

as Ferdinand Marcos