Cesar Montano
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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
Credits
The Great Raid (2005)
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Biktima (2012)
as Mark De La Cruz
People Power (2002)
as Himself
Do Re Mi (1996)
as Himself
Markadong Hudas (1994)
as Daniel Braganza
A Far Away Life (2026)
as The Doctor
Ligalig (2006)
as Junior
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba (1997)
as Daniel
José Rizal (1998)
as José Rizal
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? (1991)
Actor
Maid in Malacañang (2022)
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Machete: Istatwang Buhay (1990)
as Machete
Urduja (2008)
as Limhang (voice)
Working Girls (1984)
as Officemate
Kaibigan (2019)
as Victor Soriano
El Presidente (2012)
as Andres Bonifacio
Eh Kasi Bata (1992)
as Glen
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback (2000)
Actor
Wrenched From Heaven (1985)
Actor
Entity (2015)
as Tony
Martyr or Murderer (2023)
as Ferdinand Marcos
Kid Kulafu (2015)
as Sardo
Hitman (2012)
Actor
Motherland (2024)
Actor
Ronda (2014)
Actor
The Graduates (1986)
Actor
Bullet (1999)
Actor
The Call of the River (2004)
as Duroy
New Moon (2001)
as Ahmad
Kokak (1989)
Actor
Reef Hunters (1999)
as Fredo
Borrowed Face (1992)
as Mendez
Broken Marriage (1983)
Actor
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (1994)
Actor
Asero (1995)
as Victor Asero
Chavit (2003)
as Chavit
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay (—)
as Ferdinand Marcos
Sanggano (1997)
as Diego
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope (2007)
as Rudy Abad
Puso sa Puso (1988)
Actor
Alamat ni China Doll (2013)
Actor
The Blood Brothers (2024)
Actor
Silakbo (1995)
Actor
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso (1990)
Actor
Pusakal (1997)
Actor
Alas Dose (2001)
as Titus Varona
Selda Tres (2025)
Actor
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! (1996)
as Mac
Talahib at Rosas (1994)
Actor
Half Blood Samurai (2008)
as Self
The Reaper (2001)
as Miguel Marasigan
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig) (1989)
as Prego
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo (1991)
Actor
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993)
as Nards
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita (1995)
Actor
Hostage (2001)
as Jimmy Pizaro
Sagot ng Puso (1990)
Actor
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa (1991)
as Hamil
Only You (1993)
as Alfred
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013)
as Alfredo S. Lim
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
Actor
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan (1993)
as Anselmo
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo (1996)
as Rafael
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra! (1999)
as Victor Madrid
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
Actor
Violator (2014)
Actor
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy (2001)
Actor
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan (1998)
as Bardo / Benjie
Utol (1996)
as Jaime
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito (1989)
Actor
To Mama with Love (1983)
as Rainier's friend
Utang ng Ama (2003)
as Self