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Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano

Birthday: 1962-08-01 | Place of Birth: Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

as    Cenon Aurelio

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

2012
El Presidente

as    Andres Bonifacio

2012
Biktima

as    Mark De La Cruz

2010
Ilumina

as    Romano Sebastian

2008
Urduja

as    Limhang (voice)

2007
2006
Ligalig

as    Junior

2005
The Call of the River

as    Duroy

2005
The Great Raid

as    Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota

2003
Chavit

as    Chavit

2002
People Power

as    Himself

2001
New Moon

as    Ahmad

2001
Hostage

as    Jimmy Pizaro

2001
The Reaper

as    Miguel Marasigan

2001
Alas Dose

as    Titus Varona

1999
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

as    Victor Madrid