1962-08-01 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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The Blood Brothers | 2024-05-08 | |
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Bansa | 2024-10-05 | |
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Martyr or Murderer | Ferdinand Marcos | 2023-03-01 |
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Maid in Malacañang | President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. | 2022-08-03 |
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Kaibigan | Victor Soriano | 2019-12-04 |
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Nilalang | Tony | 2015-12-25 |
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Kid Kulafu | Sardo | 2015-04-15 |
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Violator | 2014-11-09 | |
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Ronda | 2014-08-03 | |
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Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story | Alfredo S. Lim | 2013-02-27 |
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Alamat ni China Doll | 2013-11-14 | |
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Biktima | Mark De La Cruz | 2012-09-19 |
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El Presidente | Andres Bonifacio | 2012-12-25 |
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Hitman | 2012-02-22 | |
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Half Blood Samurai | Self | 2008-03-01 |
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Urduja | Limhang (voice) | 2008-06-18 |
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Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa | Rudy Abad | 2007-03-31 |
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Ligalig | Junior | 2006-12-25 |
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The Great Raid | Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota | 2005-08-12 |
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Panaghoy sa Suba | Duroy | 2004-12-24 |
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Utang ng Ama | Self | 2003-10-22 |
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Chavit | Chavit | 2003-11-26 |
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Lakas Sambayanan | Himself | 2002-02-24 |
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Hostage | Jimmy Pizaro | 2001-02-28 |
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Alas Dose | Titus Varona | 2001-05-30 |
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Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy | 2001-05-04 | |
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Mananabas | Miguel Marasigan | 2001-10-15 |
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Bagong Buwan | Ahmad | 2001-07-20 |
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Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback | 2000-05-26 | |
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Type Kita… Walang Kokontra | Victor Madrid | 1999-01-27 |
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Bullet | 1999-07-09 | |
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Muro-ami | 1999-12-25 | |
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Kasangga... Kahit Kailan | Bardo / Benjie | 1998-06-10 |
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José Rizal | José Rizal | 1998-12-25 |
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Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba | Daniel | 1997-01-01 |
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Sanggano | Diego | 1997-12-03 |
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Pusakal | 1997-02-05 | |
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Utol | Jaime | 1996-04-25 |
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Bilang Na ang Araw Mo | Rafael | 1996-06-12 |
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Do Re Mi | Himself | 1996-07-28 |
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Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! | Mac | 1996-11-20 |
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Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa | 1995-01-04 | |
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Asero | Victor Asero | 1995-08-30 |
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Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita | 1995-11-08 | |
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The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part | 1995-02-08 | |
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Silakbo | 1995-01-01 | |
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Talahib at Rosas | 1994-10-26 | |
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Markadong Hudas | Daniel Braganza | 1994-04-21 |
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The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) | 1994-04-09 | |
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Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan | Anselmo | 1993-04-30 |
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Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Nards | 1993-10-22 |
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Ikaw Lang | Alfred | 1993-01-12 |
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Hiram na Mukha | Mendez | 1992-07-15 |
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Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa | Hamil | 1991-10-09 |
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Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? | 1991-02-07 | |
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Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo | 1991-01-11 | |
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Machete: Istatwang Buhay | Machete | 1990-05-10 |
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Sagot ng Puso | 1990-01-25 | |
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Hindi Laruan Ang Puso | 1990-01-01 | |
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Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig) | Prego | 1989-12-25 |
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Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito | 1989-11-23 | |
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Kokak | 1989-09-14 | |
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Puso sa Puso | 1988-05-02 | |
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The Graduates | 1986-04-03 | |
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Working Girls | Officemate | 1984-06-07 |
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Broken Marriage | 1983-09-02 | |
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To Mama with Love | Rainier's friend | 1983-05-06 |
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Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay | Ferdinand Marcos |
