Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano

Born 1962-08-01 (age 64) 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

José Rizal
José Rizal

1998

as José Rizal

Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Entity
Entity

2015

as Tony

Reef Hunters
Reef Hunters

1999

as Fredo

Working Girls
Working Girls

1984

as Officemate

Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi

1996

as Himself

Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Maid in Malacañang
Maid in Malacañang

2022

as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

Biktima
Biktima

2012

as Mark De La Cruz

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
New Moon
New Moon

2001

as Ahmad

Ligalig
Ligalig

2006

as Junior

The Blood Brothers
A Far Away Life
A Far Away Life

2026

as The Doctor

Markadong Hudas
Markadong Hudas

1994

as Daniel Braganza