Cesar Montano
Known for: Acting
Born: August 1, 1962
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
72 movies · 6 TV shows, newest first
8.0
A Far Away Life
2026
NR
Selda Tres
2025
NR
Motherland
2024
NR
The Blood Brothers
2024
NR
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
2023
2.0
Martyr or Murderer
2023
3.9
Maid in Malacañang
2022
NR
Kaibigan
2019
5.0
Entity
2015
6.5
Kid Kulafu
2015
4.0
Violator
2014
6.0
Ronda
2014
8.0
Alamat ni China Doll
2013
NR
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013NR
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
NR
Never Say Goodbye
2013
6.5
El Presidente
2012
NR
Biktima
2012
6.0
Hitman
2012
6.0
Ilumina
2010
5.5
Urduja
2008
NR
Half Blood Samurai
2008
NR
Palos
2008
NR
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
2007
6.0
Asian Treasures
2007
1.0
Ligalig
2006
6.5
The Great Raid
2005
7.0
The Call of the River
200410.0
Chavit
2003
7.0
Utang ng Ama
2003
7.0
People Power
2002
8.0
New Moon
2001
6.0
The Reaper
2001
6.0
Alas Dose
2001
4.0
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
8.0
Hostage
2001
8.8
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
10.0
Reef Hunters
1999
4.3
Bullet
1999
6.5
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
1999
8.8
José Rizal
1998
10.0
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
10.0
Sanggano
1997
4.3
Pusakal
1997
6.5
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
3.0
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
8.0
Do Re Mi
1996
9.0
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
6.5
Utol
1996
8.0
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
7.5
Asero
1995
8.0
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
6.5
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
8.0
Silakbo
1995
4.7
Talahib at Rosas
1994
7.0
Markadong Hudas
1994
7.0
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
5.0
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
7.0
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
8.0
Only You
1993
8.5
Borrowed Face
1992
7.0
Eh Kasi Bata
1992
9.0
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
1991
NR
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991NR
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
4.5
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
6.3
Sagot ng Puso
1990
7.0
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
19907.0
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
10.0
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
4.3
Kokak
1989
7.0
Puso sa Puso
1988
7.5
The Graduates
1986
9.5
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
6.5
Working Girls
1984
8.4
Broken Marriage
1983
9.0
To Mama with Love
1983
NR
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
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