Cesar Montano

Born: 1962-08-01

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 Great Raid

as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Released: 2005-08-12

As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic...

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El Presidente

as Andres Bonifacio
Released: 2012-12-25

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command...

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Violator

as uncredited
Released: 2014-11-09

Manila is besieged by the worst typhoon to hit the country. Talk of the world coming to an end...

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Maid in Malacañang

as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Released: 2022-08-03

The untold story of the last 72 hours of the Marcoses inside Malacañang Palace before fleeing to...

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José Rizal

as José Rizal
Released: 1998-12-25

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial...

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Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

as uncredited
Released: 2000-05-26

A man (Janno Gibbs) meets the leader (Ramon Zamora) of a distant land threatened by imminent...

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Type Kita… Walang Kokontra

as Victor Madrid
Released: 1999-01-27

Isabel Torres went to the Philippines to meet her Filipino penpal Primo. Primo, on the other...

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Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy

as uncredited
Released: 2001-05-04

This is about a man and a woman who are forced to marry each other except, their sexual identity...

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Urduja

as Limhang (voice)
Released: 2008-06-18

Set in the 13th century, the film is a fictionalized tale of Princess Urduja, a legendary...

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Working Girls

as Officemate
Released: 1984-06-07

Women cope with various problems while earning a living in the city.

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Kid Kulafu

as Sardo
Released: 2015-04-15

Before he became one of the world's greatest boxers, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao was a young boy...

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Entity

as Tony
Released: 2015-12-25

An agent partners with the heiress of a Japanese crime syndicate to put an end to the...

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Bilang Na ang Araw Mo

as Rafael
Released: 1996-06-12

Rafael (Cesar) and Martin (Rustom) are childhood friends who grew up in different sides of the...

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Reef Hunters

as uncredited
Released: 1999-12-25

Fredo is a fisherman who has endured more than his share of hardship in life; his wife and child...

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Silakbo

as uncredited
Released: 1995-01-01

Victims of a serial killer seem to be connected to NBI agent Andy Gil.

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Ligalig

as Junior
Released: 2006-12-25

A series of murders takes place in the Metropolis in a span of three weeks, the latest of which...

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Utang ng Ama

as Self
Released: 2003-10-22

A 2003 Filipino comedy film starring Jinggoy Estrada, Joey Marquez, and Katya Santos.

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Hitman

as uncredited
Released: 2012-02-22

“Hitman“ tells the story of Ben (played by Cesar), a man seeking revenge for the brutal death of...

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Machete: Istatwang Buhay

as Machete
Released: 1990-05-10

A machete-wielding sculpture mysteriously comes alive helps people, fulfills the sexual...

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Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

as uncredited
Released: 1995-11-08

A winning lottery ticket leads to trouble and romance for an indebted man.

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Do Re Mi

as Himself
Released: 1996-07-28

Three girls divided by personalities, cultural backgrounds and principles have one thing in...

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Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan

as Anselmo
Released: 1993-04-30

On the death of their father, the heiress, Dina, sent her illegitimate sisters Ester and Jocelyn...

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Markadong Hudas

as Daniel Braganza
Released: 1994-04-21

Daniel Braganza is the leading assassin of a big crime syndicate, a killer totally bereft of a...

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Motherland

as uncredited
Released: 2024-10-05

Motherland explores the tragic Mamasapano incident, resulted in mass casualties in southern...

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Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?

as uncredited
Released: 1991-02-07

A 1991 Filipino drama film directed by Laurice Guillen.

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The Graduates

as uncredited
Released: 1986-04-03

Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.

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Bullet

as uncredited
Released: 1999-07-09

Bullet, a skilled marksman, accidentally films gangsters beating up a kidnap victim. He and his...

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Utol

as Jaime
Released: 1996-04-25

Jaime quits a syndicate led by Don Jose, gets imprisoned, and reunites with his brother Joey who...

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Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway

as Nards
Released: 1993-10-22

The life story of Waway, a notorious mad killer during the 1970s.

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Martyr or Murderer

as Ferdinand Marcos
Released: 2023-03-01

A sequel to Maid in Malacañang. The film explores the assassination of Ninoy Aquino on August...

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Pusakal

as uncredited
Released: 1997-02-05

An action-drama movie starring Cesar Montano, Rosanna Roces, Jess Lapid Jr., Dan Alvaro, Willie...

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Broken Marriage

as uncredited
Released: 1983-09-02

Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple...

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The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

as uncredited
Released: 1995-02-08

Sharon Cuneta plays the biographical account of the murder case of Filipina movie actress Lilian...

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Hiram na Mukha

as Mendez
Released: 1992-07-15

Alicia is an unattractive woman who is transformed into a beauty by a plastic surgeon. She soon...

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Kasangga... Kahit Kailan

as Bardo / Benjie
Released: 1998-06-10

A man and a woman rule the streets with their somewhat extraordinary skills. One is a hustler...

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Alas Dose

as Titus Varona
Released: 2001-05-30

After a drug lord is apprehended by the police, a syndicate does everything in its power to get...

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Puso sa Puso

as uncredited
Released: 1988-05-02

A 1988 Filipino romantic drama directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza.

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The Blood Brothers

as uncredited
Released: 2024-05-08

The movie tells of Philippine history before Islam came in and is being told in the perspective...

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Patrol

as uncredited
Released: 2014-08-03

A policewoman roams the city of Manila to fulfill her duties as a police patrol to look for her son.

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Kaibigan

as Victor Soriano
Released: 2019-12-04

In an age rocked by drugs and a culture in danger of folding to worldly influences, rival high...

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The Legend of China Doll

as uncredited
Released: 2013-11-14

A journalist investigates a woman with the name of China Doll. Soon, he discovers his knowledge...

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Hostage

as Jimmy Pizaro
Released: 2001-02-28

Jimmy Pizaras’ ultimate goal in life is to kill the drug lord Johnny Morales to avenge the death...

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Ikaw Lang

as Alfred
Released: 1993-01-12

A librarian's husband and mother-in-law turn out to be psychotically abusive. When the husband...

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New Moon

as Ahmad
Released: 2001-07-20

Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking...

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Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

as Daniel
Released: 1997-01-01

Sarah, an archaeologist and museum curator, is good at recovering and restoring treasures. One...

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Sagot ng Puso

as uncredited
Released: 1990-01-25

A desperately poor young man is forced to avenge himself against the abusive rich and powerful...

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Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!

as Mac
Released: 1996-11-20

A government agent investigating a suspected terrorist is accused of having an affair by his...

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Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay

as Ferdinand Marcos
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Chronicles the Hawaii exile of the Marcoses in 1986 to the 2016 election of Duterte and 2022...

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Hindi Laruan Ang Puso

as uncredited
Released: 1990-01-01

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Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito

as uncredited
Released: 1989-11-23

Kakai, an impoverished crosseyed young woman, finds herself taken in by a rich matriarch and...

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The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)

as uncredited
Released: 1994-04-09

Possessed by an evil spirit lurked into his soul Winifredo (Cesar Montano) brought misery and...

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Sanggano

as Diego
Released: 1997-12-03

Diego is a local thug who keeps the streets clean from opportunistic gangs. His life suddenly...

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Half Blood Samurai

as Self
Released: 2008-03-01

Jacky plays the role of Takeru, a street-smart half-Japanese, half-Filipino, who falls in love...

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To Mama with Love

as Rainier's friend
Released: 1983-05-06

A 1983 Filipino drama starring Gloria Romero, Snooky, Maricel Soriano. Janice de Belen, Julie...

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Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa

as Hamil
Released: 1991-10-09

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Talahib at Rosas

as uncredited
Released: 1994-10-26

An heiress is abducted by rebels in the United States. Jacob, an experienced tracker serving his...

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Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

as Conrad Alperos
First aired: 2013-09-09

Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas or Perfect Vengeance is a Filipino drama series to be broadcast by GMA...

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Ilumina

as Romano Sebastian
First aired: 2010-08-02

Ilumina is a fantasy-themed Philippine drama series about witchcraft, demonic possession,and...

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Asian Treasures

as Pancho Pistolero
First aired: 2007-01-15

Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network...

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Palos

as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
First aired: 2008-01-28

Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series...

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Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

as Cenon Aurelio
First aired: 2023-07-25

Prime actress Cristine Reyes and Marco Gumabao team up with the award-winning Cesar Montano in...

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Never Say Goodbye

as Javier Montecastro
First aired: 2013-02-11

Never Say Goodbye is a Philippine television drama broadcast on TV5. It started on February 11,...

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