Cesar Montano
Born August 01, 1962 (Age: 63)
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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
2006
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as Junior
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Age: 44
The Great Raid
2005
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as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
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Age: 43
Panaghoy sa Suba
2004
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as Duroy
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Age: 42
People Power
2002
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as Himself
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Age: 39
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
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as
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Age: 37
Bullet
1999
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as
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Age: 36
José Rizal
1998
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as José Rizal
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Age: 36
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
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as Bardo / Benjie
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Age: 35
Sanggano
1997
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as Diego
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Age: 35
Pusakal
1997
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Age: 34
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
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as Daniel
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Age: 34
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
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as Mac
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Age: 34
Do Re Mi
1996
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as Himself
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Age: 33
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
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as Rafael
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Age: 33
Utol
1996
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as Jaime
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Age: 33
Talahib at Rosas
1994
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Age: 32
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
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Age: 31
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
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as Nards
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Age: 31
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
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as Anselmo
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Age: 30
Only You
1993
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as Alfred
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Age: 30
Borrowed Face
1992
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as Mendez
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Age: 29
Eh Kasi Bata
1992
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as Glen
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Age: 29
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
1991
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as Hamil
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Age: 29
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
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Age: 28
No Image
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
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Age: 28
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
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as Machete
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Age: 27
Sagot ng Puso
1990
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Age: 27
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
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Age: 27
No Image
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
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as Prego
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Age: 27
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
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as
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Age: 27
Kokak
1989
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Age: 27
Puso sa Puso
1988
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as
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Age: 25
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
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as
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Age: 22