Cesar Montano

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1962-08-01 (62 years old)

Place of Birth Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines

Cesar Montano

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

Actor

Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

as Ferdinand Marcos

2023
Martyr or Murderer

as Ferdinand Marcos

2022
Maid in Malacañang

as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

2019
Kaibigan

as Victor Soriano

2015
Entity

as Tony

2015
Kid Kulafu

as Sardo

2014
2013
2013
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

as Conrad Alperos

2013
Never Say Goodbye

as Javier Montecastro

2012
El Presidente

as Andres Bonifacio

2012
Biktima

as Mark De La Cruz

2012
2010
Ilumina

as Romano Sebastian

2008
Urduja

as Limhang (voice)

2008
2008
Palos

as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel

2007
Asian Treasures

as Pancho Pistolero

2006
Ligalig

as Junior

2005
The Great Raid

as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota

2003
Chavit

as Chavit

2003
Utang ng Ama

as Self

2002
People Power

as Himself

2001
The Reaper

as Miguel Marasigan

2001
New Moon

as Ahmad

2001
Alas Dose

as Titus Varona

2001
Hostage

as Jimmy Pizaro

1999
1999
1998
José Rizal

as José Rizal

1998
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

as Bardo / Benjie

1997
Sanggano

as Diego

1996
Do Re Mi

as Himself

1996
1996
Utol

as Jaime

1995
Asero

as Victor Asero

1994
Markadong Hudas

as Daniel Braganza

1993
Ikaw Lang

as Alfred

1992
Hiram na Mukha

as Mendez

1989
1984
Working Girls

as Officemate

1983
To Mama with Love

as Rainier's friend

Director

2024
The Blood Brothers

as Director

2019
Kaibigan

as Director

2012
Hitman

as Director

2006
Ligalig

as Director

2004
2001
The Reaper

as Director

1999
Bullet

as Director

Writer

2006
Ligalig

as Story

2006
Ligalig

as Screenplay

2004
2001
Hostage

as Story

2001
Alas Dose

as Story

1999
Bullet

as Writer