Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano

Acting
Born 1962-08-01Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines

Biography

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.

Movies (72)

The Great Raid
6.5

The Great Raid

2005Movie6.5
José Rizal
8.8

José Rizal

1998Movie8.8
El Presidente
6.5

El Presidente

2012Movie6.5
People Power
7.0

People Power

2002Movie7.0
Broken Marriage
8.4

Broken Marriage

1983Movie8.4
Biktima

Biktima

2012Movie
Markadong Hudas
7.0

Markadong Hudas

1994Movie7.0
Maid in Malacañang
3.9

Maid in Malacañang

2022Movie3.9
The Graduates
7.5

The Graduates

1986Movie7.5
Do Re Mi
8.0

Do Re Mi

1996Movie8.0
New Moon
8.0

New Moon

2001Movie8.0
Hitman
6.0

Hitman

2012Movie6.0
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope

Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope

2007Movie
Utol
6.5

Utol

1996Movie6.5
Entity
5.0

Entity

2015Movie5.0
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
6.5

Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

1997Movie6.5
Working Girls
6.5

Working Girls

1984Movie6.5
Ligalig
1.0

Ligalig

2006Movie1.0
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
4.5

Machete: Istatwang Buhay

1990Movie4.5
Motherland

Motherland

2024Movie
Kid Kulafu
6.5

Kid Kulafu

2015Movie6.5
Reef Hunters
10.0

Reef Hunters

1999Movie10.0
Martyr or Murderer
2.0

Martyr or Murderer

2023Movie2.0
Eh Kasi Bata
7.0

Eh Kasi Bata

1992Movie7.0
Wrenched From Heaven
9.5

Wrenched From Heaven

1985Movie9.5
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

Movie
Borrowed Face
8.5

Borrowed Face

1992Movie8.5
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
5.0

Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

1993Movie5.0
Bullet
4.3

Bullet

1999Movie4.3
Kokak
4.3

Kokak

1989Movie4.3
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

1991Movie
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
8.8

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

2000Movie8.8
Alamat ni China Doll
8.0

Alamat ni China Doll

2013Movie8.0
Utang ng Ama
7.0

Utang ng Ama

2003Movie7.0
Kaibigan

Kaibigan

2019Movie
Violator
4.0

Violator

2014Movie4.0
Only You
8.0

Only You

1993Movie8.0
Pusakal
4.3

Pusakal

1997Movie4.3
A Far Away Life
8.0

A Far Away Life

2026Movie8.0
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
3.0

Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

1996Movie3.0
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
8.0

Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

1995Movie8.0
Ronda
6.0

Ronda

2014Movie6.0
Sanggano
10.0

Sanggano

1997Movie10.0
To Mama with Love
9.0

To Mama with Love

1983Movie9.0
Alas Dose
6.0

Alas Dose

2001Movie6.0
The Call of the River
7.0

The Call of the River

2004Movie7.0
Hostage
8.0

Hostage

2001Movie8.0
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
8.0

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

1995Movie8.0
Urduja
5.5

Urduja

2008Movie5.5
Silakbo
8.0

Silakbo

1995Movie8.0
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

2013Movie
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
6.5

Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa

1995Movie6.5
The Blood Brothers

The Blood Brothers

2024Movie
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
10.0

Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

1998Movie10.0
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
7.0

Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

1993Movie7.0
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
4.0

Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

2001Movie4.0
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
7.0

Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

1989Movie7.0
Sagot ng Puso
6.3

Sagot ng Puso

1990Movie6.3
Asero
7.5

Asero

1995Movie7.5
The Reaper
6.0

The Reaper

2001Movie6.0
Half Blood Samurai

Half Blood Samurai

2008Movie
Talahib at Rosas
4.7

Talahib at Rosas

1994Movie4.7
Puso sa Puso
7.0

Puso sa Puso

1988Movie7.0
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
9.0

Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa

1991Movie9.0
Selda Tres

Selda Tres

2025Movie
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
7.0

Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

1990Movie7.0
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
9.0

Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

1996Movie9.0
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
7.0

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

1994Movie7.0
Chavit
10.0

Chavit

2003Movie10.0
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
10.0

Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

1989Movie10.0
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
6.5

Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!

1999Movie6.5
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo

1991Movie

TV Shows (6)

Asian Treasures
6.0

Asian Treasures

2007Series6.0
Palos

Palos

2008Series
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

2013Series
Ilumina
6.0

Ilumina

2010Series6.0
Never Say Goodbye

Never Say Goodbye

2013Series
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

2023Series