Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano

Born August 01, 1962 (Age: 63) Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines

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.
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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Filmography

Ligalig

Ligalig

2006 as Junior Age: 44
The Great Raid

The Great Raid

2005 as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota Age: 43
Panaghoy sa Suba

Panaghoy sa Suba

2004 as Duroy Age: 42
People Power

People Power

2002 as Himself Age: 39
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

2000 as Age: 37
Bullet

Bullet

1999 as Age: 36
José Rizal

José Rizal

1998 as José Rizal Age: 36
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

1998 as Bardo / Benjie Age: 35
Sanggano

Sanggano

1997 as Diego Age: 35
Pusakal

Pusakal

1997 as Age: 34
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

1997 as Daniel Age: 34
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

1996 as Mac Age: 34
Do Re Mi

Do Re Mi

1996 as Himself Age: 33
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

1996 as Rafael Age: 33
Utol

Utol

1996 as Jaime Age: 33
Talahib at Rosas

Talahib at Rosas

1994 as Age: 32
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

1994 as Age: 31
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

1993 as Nards Age: 31
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

1993 as Anselmo Age: 30
Only You

Only You

1993 as Alfred Age: 30
Borrowed Face

Borrowed Face

1992 as Mendez Age: 29
Eh Kasi Bata

Eh Kasi Bata

1992 as Glen Age: 29
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

1991 as Hamil Age: 29
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

1991 as Age: 28
No Image

Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

1991 as Age: 28
Machete: Istatwang Buhay

Machete: Istatwang Buhay

1990 as Machete Age: 27
Sagot ng Puso

Sagot ng Puso

1990 as Age: 27
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

1990 as Age: 27
No Image

Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

1989 as Prego Age: 27
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

1989 as Age: 27
Kokak

Kokak

1989 as Age: 27
Puso sa Puso

Puso sa Puso

1988 as Age: 25
Wrenched From Heaven

Wrenched From Heaven

1985 as Age: 22