Cesar Montano
Born: 1962-08-01 in Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
2023
- Martyr or Murderer as Ferdinand Marcos
- Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan as Cenon Aurelio
2022
- Maid in Malacañang as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
2019
- Kaibigan as Victor Soriano
2015
- Entity as Tony
- Kid Kulafu as Sardo
2013
- Never Say Goodbye as Javier Montecastro
- Alamat ni China Doll
- Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas as Conrad Alperos
- Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story as Alfredo S. Lim
2012
- Hitman
- Biktima as Mark De La Cruz
- El Presidente as Andres Bonifacio
2010
- Ilumina as Romano Sebastian
2008
- Urduja as Limhang (voice)
- Half Blood Samurai as Self
- Palos as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
2007
- Asian Treasures as Pancho Pistolero
- 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
- The Reaper as Miguel Marasigan
- Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
- Hostage as Jimmy Pizaro
- New Moon as Ahmad
- Alas Dose as Titus Varona
1999
- Bullet
- Reef Hunters
- Type Kita… Walang Kokontra as Victor Madrid
1998
- Kasangga... Kahit Kailan as Bardo / Benjie
- José Rizal as José Rizal
1997
- Pusakal
- Sanggano as Diego
- Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba as Daniel
1996
- Utol as Jaime
- Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! as Mac
- Do Re Mi as Himself
- Bilang Na ang Araw Mo as Rafael
1995
1994
1993
- Ikaw Lang as Alfred
- Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway as Nards
- Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan as Anselmo
1992
- Eh Kasi Bata as Glen
- Hiram na Mukha as Mendez
1991
1990
1988
1986
1985
1984
- Working Girls as Officemate
1983
- Broken Marriage
- To Mama with Love as Rainier's friend