Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano, is a Filipino actor, film producer, and film director.
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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IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm0599004
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q961732
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Filmography (Movies)
Selda Tres
Character:
Release Date:24/09/2025
Motherland
Character:
Release Date:05/10/2024
The Blood Brothers
Character:
Release Date:08/05/2024
Martyr or Murderer
Character:Ferdinand Marcos
Release Date:01/03/2023
Maid in Malacañang
Character:President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Release Date:03/08/2022
Kaibigan
Character:Victor Soriano
Release Date:04/12/2019
Entity
Character:Tony
Release Date:25/12/2015
Kid Kulafu
Character:Sardo
Release Date:15/04/2015
Violator
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Release Date:09/11/2014
Ronda
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Release Date:03/08/2014
Alamat ni China Doll
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Release Date:14/11/2013
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Character:Alfredo S. Lim
Release Date:27/02/2013
El Presidente
Character:Andres Bonifacio
Release Date:25/12/2012
Biktima
Character:Mark De La Cruz
Release Date:19/09/2012
Hitman
Character:
Release Date:22/02/2012
Urduja
Character:Limhang (voice)
Release Date:18/06/2008
Half Blood Samurai
Character:Self
Release Date:01/03/2008
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
Character:Rudy Abad
Release Date:31/03/2007
Ligalig
Character:Junior
Release Date:25/12/2006
The Great Raid
Character:Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Release Date:12/08/2005
Panaghoy sa Suba
Character:Duroy
Release Date:24/12/2004
Chavit
Character:Chavit
Release Date:26/11/2003
Utang ng Ama
Character:Self
Release Date:22/10/2003
People Power
Character:Himself
Release Date:24/02/2002
New Moon
Character:Ahmad
Release Date:25/12/2001
The Reaper
Character:Miguel Marasigan
Release Date:15/10/2001
Alas Dose
Character:Titus Varona
Release Date:30/05/2001
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
Character:
Release Date:04/05/2001
Hostage
Character:Jimmy Pizaro
Release Date:28/02/2001
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Character:
Release Date:26/05/2000
Reef Hunters
Character:
Release Date:25/12/1999
Bullet
Character:
Release Date:09/07/1999
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
Character:Victor Madrid
Release Date:27/01/1999
José Rizal
Character:José Rizal
Release Date:25/12/1998
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
Character:Bardo / Benjie
Release Date:10/06/1998
Sanggano
Character:Diego
Release Date:03/12/1997
Pusakal
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Release Date:05/02/1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Character:Daniel
Release Date:01/01/1997
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Character:Mac
Release Date:20/11/1996
Do Re Mi
Character:Himself
Release Date:28/07/1996
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Character:Rafael
Release Date:12/06/1996
Utol
Character:Jaime
Release Date:25/04/1996
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Character:
Release Date:08/11/1995
Asero
Character:Victor Asero
Release Date:30/08/1995
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Character:
Release Date:08/02/1995
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1995
Silakbo
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Release Date:01/01/1995
Talahib at Rosas
Character:
Release Date:26/10/1994
Markadong Hudas
Character:Daniel Braganza
Release Date:21/04/1994
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Character:
Release Date:09/04/1994
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Character:Nards
Release Date:22/10/1993
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
Character:Anselmo
Release Date:30/04/1993
Ikaw Lang
Character:Alfred
Release Date:12/01/1993
Hiram na Mukha
Character:Mendez
Release Date:15/07/1992
Eh Kasi Bata
Character:Glen
Release Date:29/06/1992
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
Character:Hamil
Release Date:09/10/1991
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
Character:
Release Date:07/02/1991
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
Character:
Release Date:11/01/1991
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Character:Machete
Release Date:10/05/1990
Sagot ng Puso
Character:
Release Date:25/01/1990
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1990
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
Character:Prego
Release Date:25/12/1989
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
Character:
Release Date:23/11/1989
Kokak
Character:
Release Date:14/09/1989
Puso sa Puso
Character:
Release Date:02/05/1988
The Graduates
Character:
Release Date:03/04/1986
Hinugot sa Langit
Character:
Release Date:06/06/1985
Working Girls
Character:Officemate
Release Date:07/06/1984
Broken Marriage
Character:
Release Date:02/09/1983
To Mama with Love
Character:Rainier's friend
Release Date:06/05/1983
Television Appearances
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