Mario Montenegro

Mario Montenegro

1928-07-25 – 1988-08-27 (age 60) Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
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Biography

Mario Montenegro (born Roger Collin Macalalag; July 25, 1928 – August 27, 1988) was a Filipino actor and painter. He rose to stardom during the Golden Age of Philippine cinema as a heroic lead in historical and adventure films. He was dubbed "Brown Adonis" for his physique and portraying a number of culturally important Philippine figures, including Diego Silang, Andres Bonifacio, Macario Sakay, Ramon Magsaysay, Francisco Dagohoy, and Lapulapu.

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Known For

Dung-aw
Dung-aw

1975

as Diego Silang

Cry of Justice
Cry of Justice

1984

as Lucio

I Carry the World
I Carry the World

1987

as Don Ignacio

Brides of Blood
Brides of Blood

1968

as Esteban Powers

Casa Grande
Casa Grande

1958

as First Story

Miguelito
Miguelito

1985

as Vic Gaerlan

Alyas Sakay
12 Pares
The Rites of May
The Rites of May

1976

as Dr. Torres

The Captive Virgins
The Captive Virgins

1977

as Kapitan Pablo

Igorota
Igorota

1968

as Prince Kadangyan

Pieta
Pieta

1983

Adultery
Rodrigo de Villa
Rodrigo de Villa

1952

as Rodrigo de Villa

Anak Ng Tulisan
Venganza
Venganza

1958

as Simon