Cesar Montano

Personal Info

Birthday

August 1, 1962

(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).

Known For

Asian Treasures

Ilumina

Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

Palos

The Great Raid

Never Say Goodbye

Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

José Rizal

Filmography

2023
Martyr or Murderer
as Ferdinand Marcos
2022
Maid in Malacañang
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
2019
Kaibigan
as Victor Soriano
2015
Entity
as Tony
Kid Kulafu
as Sardo
2013
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
as Alfredo S. Lim
2012
El Presidente
as Andres Bonifacio
Biktima
as Mark De La Cruz
2008
Urduja
as Limhang (voice)
Half Blood Samurai
as Self
2007
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
as Rudy Abad
2006
Ligalig
as Junior
2005
The Great Raid
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
2004
Panaghoy sa Suba
as Duroy
2003
Chavit
as Chavit
Utang ng Ama
as Self
2002
People Power
as Himself
2001
New Moon
as Ahmad
The Reaper
as Miguel Marasigan
Alas Dose
as Titus Varona
Hostage
as Jimmy Pizaro
1999
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
as Victor Madrid
1998
José Rizal
as José Rizal
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
as Bardo / Benjie
1997
Sanggano
as Diego
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
as Daniel
1996
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
as Mac
Do Re Mi
as Himself
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
as Rafael
Utol
as Jaime
1995
Asero
as Victor Asero
1994
Markadong Hudas
as Daniel Braganza
1993
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
as Nards
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
as Anselmo
Ikaw Lang
as Alfred
1992
Hiram na Mukha
as Mendez
1991
Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa
as Hamil
1990
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
as Machete
1989
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
as Prego
1984
Working Girls
as Officemate
1983
To Mama with Love
as Rainier's friend