Cesar Montano

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

76

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

  • The Great Raid

    The Great Raid

  • Entity

    Entity

  • Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

  • Utol

    Utol

  • Sagot ng Puso

    Sagot ng Puso

  • Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

    Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

  • Pusakal

    Pusakal

  • The Reaper

    The Reaper

  • Alas Dose

    Alas Dose

  • Silakbo

    Silakbo

  • The Blood Brothers

    The Blood Brothers

  • Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

    Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

  • Asian Treasures

    Asian Treasures

  • Kokak

    Kokak

  • Chavit

    Chavit

  • Bullet

    Bullet

  • Palos

    Palos

  • Reef Hunters

    Reef Hunters

  • Kaibigan

    Kaibigan

  • Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa

    Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa

  • Ilumina

    Ilumina

  • Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

    Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

  • José Rizal

    José Rizal

  • Ikaw Lang

    Ikaw Lang

  • Hitman

    Hitman

  • Hinugot sa Langit

    Hinugot sa Langit

  • Ronda

    Ronda

  • Motherland

    Motherland

  • Panaghoy sa Suba

    Panaghoy sa Suba

  • Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

    Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

  • Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

    Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

  • Hiram na Mukha

    Hiram na Mukha

  • Urduja

    Urduja

  • Half Blood Samurai

    Half Blood Samurai

  • Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

    Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

  • Never Say Goodbye

    Never Say Goodbye

  • Ligalig

    Ligalig

  • Broken Marriage

    Broken Marriage

  • Selda Tres

    Selda Tres

  • Kid Kulafu

    Kid Kulafu

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

    Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

  • To Mama with Love

    To Mama with Love

  • Utang ng Ama

    Utang ng Ama

  • People Power

    People Power

  • Markadong Hudas

    Markadong Hudas

  • Violator

    Violator

  • Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

    Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

  • Puso sa Puso

    Puso sa Puso

  • Asero

    Asero

  • Martyr or Murderer

    Martyr or Murderer

  • Alamat ni China Doll

    Alamat ni China Doll

  • Sanggano

    Sanggano

  • Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa

    Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa

  • El Presidente

    El Presidente

  • Maid in Malacañang

    Maid in Malacañang

  • Talahib at Rosas

    Talahib at Rosas

  • Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

    Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

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

    Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

  • Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

    Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

  • Biktima

    Biktima

  • Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

    Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

  • Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

    Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

  • Do Re Mi

    Do Re Mi

  • Working Girls

    Working Girls

  • Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

    Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

  • Machete: Istatwang Buhay

    Machete: Istatwang Buhay

  • Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

    Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

  • New Moon

    New Moon

  • The Graduates

    The Graduates

  • Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

    Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

  • Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

    Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

  • Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

    Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

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

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

  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

  • Hostage

    Hostage

  • Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

    Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito