Cesar Montano
Acting
Born August 1, 1962 · 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.
Directed (8)
Acting (70)
Selda Tres
2025
Motherland
2024
The Blood Brothers
2024
Martyr or Murderer
2023
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Kaibigan
2019
Entity
2015
Kid Kulafu
2015
Violator
2014
Ronda
2014
Alamat ni China Doll
2013
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
El Presidente
2012
Biktima
2012
Hitman
2012
Urduja
2008
Half Blood Samurai
2008
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
2007
Ligalig
2006
The Great Raid
2005
Panaghoy sa Suba
2004
Chavit
2003
Utang ng Ama
2003
People Power
2002
New Moon
2001
The Reaper
2001
Alas Dose
2001
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
Hostage
2001
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
Reef Hunters
1999
Bullet
1999
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
1999
José Rizal
1998
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
Sanggano
1997
Pusakal
1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
Do Re Mi
1996
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
Utol
1996
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
Asero
1995
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
Silakbo
1995
Talahib at Rosas
1994
Markadong Hudas
1994
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
Only You
1993
Borrowed Face
1992
Eh Kasi Bata
1992
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
1991
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
Kokak
1989
Puso sa Puso
1988
The Graduates
1986
Wrenched From Heaven
1985
Working Girls
1984
Broken Marriage
1983
To Mama with Love
1983