Cesar Montano
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 1, 1962
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay TBA
as Ferdinand Marcos
A Far Away Life 2026
as The Doctor
Selda Tres 2025
Actor
Motherland 2024
Actor
The Blood Brothers 2024
Actor, Director
Martyr or Murderer 2023
as Ferdinand Marcos
Maid in Malacañang 2022
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Kaibigan 2019
as Victor Soriano, Director
Entity 2015
as Tony
Kid Kulafu 2015
as Sardo
Violator 2014
Actor
Ronda 2014
Actor
Alamat ni China Doll 2013
Actor
- Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story 2013
as Alfredo S. Lim, Director, Screenplay
El Presidente 2012
as Andres Bonifacio
Biktima 2012
as Mark De La Cruz
Hitman 2012
Actor, Director
Urduja 2008
as Limhang (voice)
Half Blood Samurai 2008
as Self
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope 2007
as Rudy Abad
Ligalig 2006
as Junior, Screenplay, Story, Director
The Great Raid 2005
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
The Call of the River 2004
as Duroy, Director, Writer
- Chavit
Chavit 2003
as Chavit
Utang ng Ama 2003
as Self
People Power 2002
as Himself
New Moon 2001
as Ahmad
The Reaper 2001
as Miguel Marasigan, Director
Alas Dose 2001
as Titus Varona, Story
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy 2001
Actor
Hostage 2001
as Jimmy Pizaro, Story
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback 2000
Actor
Reef Hunters 1999
as Fredo
Bullet 1999
Actor, Writer, Director
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra! 1999
as Victor Madrid
José Rizal 1998
as José Rizal
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan 1998
as Bardo / Benjie
Sanggano 1997
as Diego
Pusakal 1997
Actor
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba 1997
as Daniel
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin! 1996
as Mac
Do Re Mi 1996
as Himself
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo 1996
as Rafael
Utol 1996
as Jaime
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita 1995
Actor
Asero 1995
as Victor Asero
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part 1995
as Narding Anzures
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa 1995
Actor
Silakbo 1995
Actor
Talahib at Rosas 1994
Actor
Markadong Hudas 1994
as Daniel Braganza
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) 1994
Actor
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway 1993
as Nards
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan 1993
as Anselmo
Only You 1993
as Alfred
Borrowed Face 1992
as Mendez
Eh Kasi Bata 1992
as Glen
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa 1991
as Hamil
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? 1991
Actor
- Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo 1991
Actor
Machete: Istatwang Buhay 1990
as Machete
Sagot ng Puso 1990
Actor
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso 1990
Actor
- Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig) 1989
as Prego
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito 1989
Actor
Kokak 1989
Actor
Puso sa Puso 1988
Actor
The Graduates 1986
Actor
Wrenched From Heaven 1985
Actor
Isla 1985
Actor
Working Girls 1984
as Officemate
Broken Marriage 1983
Actor
To Mama with Love 1983
as Rainier's friend
Credits from TMDB.