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.

Personal Details

• Born: 1962-08-01 in Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
• Known For: Acting

Cesar Montano Movies List

Looking for Cesar Montano movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• The Great Raid (2005)
• Maid in Malacañang (2022)
• Working Girls (1984)
• Entity (2015)
• Violator (2014)
• Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback (2000)
• Broken Marriage (1983)
• Kid Kulafu (2015)
• Machete: Istatwang Buhay (1990)
• José Rizal (1998)

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