Cesar Montano
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.
78 acting credits · 8 directing credits
Acting · 78
The Great Raid
2005
Ilumina
2010
Asian Treasures
2007
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
Palos
2008
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
2023
Never Say Goodbye
2013
Working Girls
1984
Do Re Mi
1996
Reef Hunters
1999
José Rizal
1998
Kid Kulafu
2015
The Blood Brothers
2024
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
Utang ng Ama
2003
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
Violator
2014
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
El Presidente
2012
Hostage
2001
Ligalig
2006
Utol
1996
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Entity
2015
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
Chavit
2003
Kaibigan
2019
Broken Marriage
1983
Only You
1993
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
Half Blood Samurai
2008
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
2007
The Call of the River
2004
New Moon
2001
The Graduates
1986
Hitman
2012
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
Alas Dose
2001
Bullet
1999
Sanggano
1997
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
Borrowed Face
1992
Asero
1995
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
To Mama with Love
1983
Selda Tres
2025
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
Urduja
2008
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
1991
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
1999
The Reaper
2001
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
Motherland
2024
Pusakal
1997
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
Ronda
2014
Silakbo
1995
Alamat ni China Doll
2013
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
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Martyr or Murderer
2023
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
Kokak
1989
Biktima
2012
People Power
2002
Puso sa Puso
1988
Markadong Hudas
1994
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
A Far Away Life
2026
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Eh Kasi Bata
1992