Cesar Montano
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.
Acted in
Motherland
2024
The Blood Brothers
2024
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
2023
as Cenon Aurelio
Martyr or Murderer
2023
as Ferdinand Marcos
Maid in Malacañang
2022
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Kaibigan
2019
as Victor Soriano
Entity
2015
as Tony
Kid Kulafu
2015
as Sardo
Violator
2014
Patrol
2014
The Legend of China Doll
2013
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
as Conrad Alperos
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Alfredo S. Lim
Never Say Goodbye
2013
as Javier Montecastro
El Presidente
2012
as Andres Bonifacio
Biktima
2012
as Mark De La Cruz
Hitman
2012
Ilumina
2010
as Romano Sebastian
Urduja
2008
as Limhang (voice)
Half Blood Samurai
2008
as Self
Palos
2008
as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
Asian Treasures
2007
as Pancho Pistolero
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
2007
as Rudy Abad
Ligalig
2006
as Junior
The Great Raid
2005
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
The Call of the River
2004
as Duroy
Chavit
2003
as Chavit
Utang ng Ama
2003
as Self
People Power
2002
as Himself
The Reaper
2001
as Miguel Marasigan
New Moon
2001
as Ahmad
Alas Dose
2001
as Titus Varona
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
Hostage
2001
as Jimmy Pizaro
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
Reef Hunters
1999
Bullet
1999
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
1999
as Victor Madrid
José Rizal
1998
as José Rizal
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
as Bardo / Benjie
Sanggano
1997
as Diego
Pusakal
1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Daniel
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
as Mac
Do Re Mi
1996
as Himself
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
as Rafael
Utol
1996
as Jaime
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
Asero
1995
as Victor Asero
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
Silakbo
1995
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Markadong Hudas
1994
as Daniel Braganza
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Nards
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
as Anselmo
Ikaw Lang
1993
as Alfred
Hiram na Mukha
1992
as Mendez
Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa
1991
as Hamil
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
as Machete
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
as Prego
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
Kokak
1989
Puso sa Puso
1988
The Graduates
1986
Working Girls
1984
as Officemate
Broken Marriage
1983
To Mama with Love
1983
as Rainier's friend
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
as Ferdinand Marcos
