Cesar Montano

Known for ActingBorn 1962-08-01 (age 63)Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Chavit

Reef Hunters

Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

Sanggano

Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

Wrenched From Heaven

A Far Away Life

José Rizal

Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

To Mama with Love

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Borrowed Face

Broken Marriage

Alamat ni China Doll

New Moon

Hostage

Do Re Mi

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

Silakbo

Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

Only You

Asero

The Graduates

The Call of the River

Utang ng Ama

People Power

Markadong Hudas

The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

Eh Kasi Bata

Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

Puso sa Puso

Kid Kulafu

El Presidente

The Great Raid

Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!

Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

Utol

Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

Working Girls

Sagot ng Puso

Ronda

Hitman

Ilumina

Asian Treasures

The Reaper