Cesar Montano profile
Actor profile

Cesar Montano

1st August 1962 Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines 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.

67 Movies 6 TV Shows 78 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Kaibigan poster
Kaibigan 4th December 2019 as Victor Soriano
Entity poster
Entity 25th December 2015 as Tony
Biktima poster
Biktima 19th September 2012 as Mark De La Cruz
Urduja poster
Urduja 18th June 2008 as Limhang (voice)
Hostage poster
Hostage 28th February 2001 as Jimmy Pizaro
Utol poster
Utol 25th April 1996 as Jaime
Asero poster
Asero 30th August 1995 as Victor Asero
Ilumina poster
Ilumina 2nd August 2010 as Romano Sebastian
Palos poster
Palos 28th January 2008 as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel