Acting
Cesar Montano
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.
Filmography
A Far Away Life
Film · 2026
Selda Tres
Film · 2025
The Blood Brothers
Film · 2024
Motherland
Film · 2024
Martyr or Murderer
Film · 2023
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Series · 2023
Maid in Malacañang
Film · 2022
Kaibigan
Film · 2019
Kid Kulafu
Film · 2015
Entity
Film · 2015
Ronda
Film · 2014
Violator
Film · 2014
Alamat ni China Doll
Film · 2013
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Film · 2013
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Series · 2013
Never Say Goodbye
Series · 2013
El Presidente
Film · 2012
Biktima
Film · 2012
Hitman
Film · 2012
Ilumina
Series · 2010
Half Blood Samurai
Film · 2008
Urduja
Film · 2008
Palos
Series · 2008
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
Film · 2007
Asian Treasures
Series · 2007
Ligalig
Film · 2006
The Great Raid
Film · 2005
The Call of the River
Film · 2004
Chavit
Film · 2003
Utang ng Ama
Film · 2003
People Power
Film · 2002
The Reaper
Film · 2001
New Moon
Film · 2001
Hostage
Film · 2001
Alas Dose
Film · 2001
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
Film · 2001
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Film · 2000
Reef Hunters
Film · 1999
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
Film · 1999
Bullet
Film · 1999
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
Film · 1998
José Rizal
Film · 1998
Sanggano
Film · 1997
Pusakal
Film · 1997
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Film · 1997
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Film · 1996
Do Re Mi
Film · 1996
Utol
Film · 1996
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Film · 1996
Asero
Film · 1995
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Film · 1995
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
Film · 1995
Silakbo
Film · 1995
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Film · 1995
Markadong Hudas
Film · 1994
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Film · 1994
Talahib at Rosas
Film · 1994
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
Film · 1993
Only You
Film · 1993
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Film · 1993
Borrowed Face
Film · 1992
Eh Kasi Bata
Film · 1992
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
Film · 1991
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
Film · 1991
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
Film · 1991
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Film · 1990
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Film · 1990
Sagot ng Puso
Film · 1990
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
Film · 1989
Kokak
Film · 1989
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
Film · 1989
Puso sa Puso
Film · 1988
The Graduates
Film · 1986
Wrenched From Heaven
Film · 1985
Isla
Film · 1985
Working Girls
Film · 1984
To Mama with Love
Film · 1983
Broken Marriage
Film · 1983
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Film