Cesar Montano

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

77

Gender

Male

Birthday

1962-08-01 (63 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines

Cesar Montano

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.

Known For

  • Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

    Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

  • Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

    Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

  • Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

    Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

  • Pusakal

    Pusakal

  • Entity

    Entity

  • Hitman

    Hitman

  • Utol

    Utol

  • The Reaper

    The Reaper

  • Urduja

    Urduja

  • Silakbo

    Silakbo

  • Ronda

    Ronda

  • Bullet

    Bullet

  • Kid Kulafu

    Kid Kulafu

  • Never Say Goodbye

    Never Say Goodbye

  • Selda Tres

    Selda Tres

  • Violator

    Violator

  • Markadong Hudas

    Markadong Hudas

  • Reef Hunters

    Reef Hunters

  • The Great Raid

    The Great Raid

  • Broken Marriage

    Broken Marriage

  • People Power

    People Power

  • Asero

    Asero

  • Motherland

    Motherland

  • Asian Treasures

    Asian Treasures

  • Chavit

    Chavit

  • Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

    Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

  • Ikaw Lang

    Ikaw Lang

  • Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

    Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

  • To Mama with Love

    To Mama with Love

  • Ligalig

    Ligalig

  • Ilumina

    Ilumina

  • El Presidente

    El Presidente

  • Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

    Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

  • Sanggano

    Sanggano

  • Working Girls

    Working Girls

  • Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

    Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

  • Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

    Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

  • Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

    Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

  • Maid in Malacañang

    Maid in Malacañang

  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

    Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

  • Biktima

    Biktima

  • Palos

    Palos

  • Do Re Mi

    Do Re Mi

  • Half Blood Samurai

    Half Blood Samurai

  • Alamat ni China Doll

    Alamat ni China Doll

  • Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

    Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

  • The Blood Brothers

    The Blood Brothers

  • Panaghoy sa Suba

    Panaghoy sa Suba

  • Hinugot sa Langit

    Hinugot sa Langit

  • Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

    Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

  • Sagot ng Puso

    Sagot ng Puso

  • Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

    Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

  • Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

    Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

  • Martyr or Murderer

    Martyr or Murderer

  • Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

    Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

  • José Rizal

    José Rizal

  • Hiram na Mukha

    Hiram na Mukha

  • Utang ng Ama

    Utang ng Ama

  • Eh Kasi Bata

    Eh Kasi Bata

  • Talahib at Rosas

    Talahib at Rosas

  • Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

    Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

  • Puso sa Puso

    Puso sa Puso

  • Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa

    Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa

  • Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

    Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

  • Kaibigan

    Kaibigan

  • Machete: Istatwang Buhay

    Machete: Istatwang Buhay

  • Hostage

    Hostage

  • New Moon

    New Moon

  • Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

    Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

  • The Graduates

    The Graduates

  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

  • Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

    Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

  • Kokak

    Kokak

  • Alas Dose

    Alas Dose

  • Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

    Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

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

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