Quick Facts
Born:
1962-08-01
Birthplace:
Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
Credits:
77 Total Roles
Cesar Montano
Acting
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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.
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
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Maid in Malacañang
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Working Girls
Officemate
Entity
Tony
Violator
Self
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Self
Broken Marriage
Self
Kid Kulafu
Sardo
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Selda Tres MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Motherland MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Blood Brothers MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan TV | Cenon Aurelio |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer MOVIE | Ferdinand Marcos |
| 2022 | Maid in Malacañang MOVIE | President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. |
| 2019 | Kaibigan MOVIE | Victor Soriano |
| 2015 | Entity MOVIE | Tony |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu MOVIE | Sardo |
| 2014 | Violator MOVIE | Self |