Cesar Montano
Birthday: 1962-08-01 | Place of Birth: Santa Ana, Manila, PhilippinesCesar 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
Acting
Role
as Cenon Aurelio
as Ferdinand Marcos
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
as Victor Soriano
as Tony
as Andres Bonifacio
as Mark De La Cruz
as Romano Sebastian
as Limhang (voice)
as Rudy Abad
as Junior
as Duroy
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
as Chavit
as Himself
as Ahmad
as Jimmy Pizaro
as Miguel Marasigan
as Titus Varona
as Victor Madrid
