Cesar Montano
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Asian Treasures
Pancho Pistolero
2007
Series
Ilumina
Romano Sebastian
2010
Series
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Conrad Alperos
2013
Series
Palos
Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
2008
Film
The Great Raid
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
2005
Series
Never Say Goodbye
Javier Montecastro
2013
Series
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Cenon Aurelio
2023
Film
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
Film
Do Re Mi
Himself
1996
Film
Markadong Hudas
Daniel Braganza
1994
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
Film
Entity
Tony
2015
Film
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Narding Anzures
1995
Film
El Presidente
Andres Bonifacio
2012
Film
Biktima
Mark De La Cruz
2012
Film
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
Film
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Daniel
1997
Film
Working Girls
Officemate
1984
Film
José Rizal
José Rizal
1998
Film
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Film
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Machete
1990
Film
People Power
Himself
2002
Film
Maid in Malacañang
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
2022
Film
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
Anselmo
1993
Film
Utang ng Ama
Self
2003
Film
Ligalig
Junior
2006
Film
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
Film
Isla
1985
Film
Hitman
2012
Film
Urduja
Limhang (voice)
2008
Film
Reef Hunters
Fredo
1999
Film
Kid Kulafu
Sardo
2015
Film
New Moon
Ahmad
2001
Film
Martyr or Murderer
Ferdinand Marcos
2023
Film
Violator
2014
Film
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
Film
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
Victor Madrid
1999
Film
A Far Away Life
The Doctor
2026
Film
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
Bardo / Benjie
1998
Film
Alamat ni China Doll
2013
Film
To Mama with Love
Rainier's friend
1983
Chavit
Chavit
2003
Film
Eh Kasi Bata
Glen
1992
Film
Pusakal
1997
Film
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Rafael
1996
Film
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Mac
1996
Film
Hostage
Jimmy Pizaro
2001
Film
Ronda
2014
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Alfredo S. Lim
2013
Film
Motherland
2024
Film
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
Film
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
Rudy Abad
2007
Film
Asero
Victor Asero
1995
Film
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Nards
1993
Film
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
Hamil
1991
Film
The Call of the River
Duroy
2004
Film
Silakbo
1995
Film
The Graduates
1986
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
Prego
1989
Film
Alas Dose
Titus Varona
2001
Film
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Film
Bullet
1999
Film
Sanggano
Diego
1997
Film
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Ferdinand Marcos
Film
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
Film
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Film
Selda Tres
2025
Film
Half Blood Samurai
Self
2008
Film
The Blood Brothers
2024
Film
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Film
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
Film
Broken Marriage
1983
Film
Only You
Alfred
1993
Film
Kaibigan
Victor Soriano
2019
Film
Utol
Jaime
1996
Film
Kokak
1989
Film
Borrowed Face
Mendez
1992
Film
The Reaper
Miguel Marasigan
2001
Film
Puso sa Puso
1988