Cesar Montano
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.
Known for
Acting78
movieA Far Away Life
2026
The Doctor
tvMinsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
2023
Cenon Aurelio
movieMartyr or Murderer
2023
Ferdinand Marcos
movieMaid in Malacañang
2022
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
movieKaibigan
2019
Victor Soriano
movieEntity
2015
Tony
movieKid Kulafu
2015
Sardo
tvAkin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
Conrad Alperos
tvNever Say Goodbye
2013
Javier Montecastro
movieEl Presidente
2012
Andres Bonifacio
movieBiktima
2012
Mark De La Cruz
tvIlumina
2010
Romano Sebastian
movieUrduja
2008
Limhang (voice)
tvPalos
2008
Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
tvAsian Treasures
2007
Pancho Pistolero
movieLigalig
2006
Junior
movieThe Great Raid
2005
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Chavit
2003
Chavit
moviePeople Power
2002
Himself
movieNew Moon
2001
Ahmad
movieThe Reaper
2001
Miguel Marasigan
movieAlas Dose
2001
Titus Varona
movieHostage
2001
Jimmy Pizaro
movieType Kita… Walang Kokontra!
1999
Victor Madrid
movieJosé Rizal
1998
José Rizal
movieKasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
Bardo / Benjie
movieSanggano
1997
Diego
movieDo Re Mi
1996
Himself
movieUtol
1996
Jaime
movieAsero
1995
Victor Asero
movieMarkadong Hudas
1994
Daniel Braganza
movieOnly You
1993
Alfred
movieBorrowed Face
1992
Mendez
movieWorking Girls
1984
Officemate
movieTo Mama with Love
1983
Rainier's friend
movieMabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Ferdinand Marcos
Directing8
movieThe Blood Brothers
2024
Director
movieKaibigan
2019
Director
movieHitman
2012
Director
movieLigalig
2006
Director
movieThe Call of the River
2004
Director
movieThe Reaper
2001
Director
movieBullet
1999
Director