Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1962-08-01 (Age: 64)
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.
Filmography (71)
A Far Away Life
2026
Selda Tres
2025
Motherland
2024
The Blood Brothers
2024
Martyr or Murderer
2023
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Kaibigan
2019
Entity
2015
Kid Kulafu
2015
Violator
2014
Ronda
2014
Alamat ni China Doll
2013Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
El Presidente
2012
