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

  • Entity

    Entity

  • Ronda

    Ronda

  • Sanggano

    Sanggano

  • Asero

    Asero

  • Panaghoy sa Suba

    Panaghoy sa Suba

  • Selda Tres

    Selda Tres

  • People Power

    People Power

  • Hitman

    Hitman

  • Maid in Malacañang

    Maid in Malacañang

  • Ligalig

    Ligalig

  • Utang ng Ama

    Utang ng Ama

  • Motherland

    Motherland

  • Markadong Hudas

    Markadong Hudas

  • The Reaper

    The Reaper

  • Biktima

    Biktima

  • Half Blood Samurai

    Half Blood Samurai

  • Do Re Mi

    Do Re Mi

  • Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

    Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

  • Kid Kulafu

    Kid Kulafu

  • Urduja

    Urduja

  • Sagot ng Puso

    Sagot ng Puso

  • Silakbo

    Silakbo

  • Reef Hunters

    Reef Hunters

  • The Great Raid

    The Great Raid

  • Hiram na Mukha

    Hiram na Mukha

  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

    Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

  • Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

    Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

  • Machete: Istatwang Buhay

    Machete: Istatwang Buhay

  • Palos

    Palos

  • Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

    Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

  • Asian Treasures

    Asian Treasures

  • Martyr or Murderer

    Martyr or Murderer

  • Ilumina

    Ilumina

  • Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

    Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

  • Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

    Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

  • Eh Kasi Bata

    Eh Kasi Bata

  • José Rizal

    José Rizal

  • Violator

    Violator

  • Never Say Goodbye

    Never Say Goodbye

  • Working Girls

    Working Girls

  • New Moon

    New Moon

  • Kaibigan

    Kaibigan

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

    Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

  • El Presidente

    El Presidente

  • Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

    Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

  • Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

    Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

  • Alamat ni China Doll

    Alamat ni China Doll

  • Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

    Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

  • Chavit

    Chavit

  • The Graduates

    The Graduates

  • Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

    Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

  • Hostage

    Hostage

  • Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa

    Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa

  • Pusakal

    Pusakal

  • Hinugot sa Langit

    Hinugot sa Langit

  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

  • Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

    Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

  • Utol

    Utol

  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

  • Alas Dose

    Alas Dose

  • Bullet

    Bullet

  • The Blood Brothers

    The Blood Brothers

  • Ikaw Lang

    Ikaw Lang

  • Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

    Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

  • Kokak

    Kokak

  • Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

    Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

  • Broken Marriage

    Broken Marriage

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

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

  • Puso sa Puso

    Puso sa Puso

  • Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

    Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

  • To Mama with Love

    To Mama with Love

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

    Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

  • Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

    Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

  • Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

    Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

  • Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

    Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

  • Talahib at Rosas

    Talahib at Rosas

  • Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

    Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito