Biography
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.
Acted in 71
2020s
- 2026
A Far Away Life
The Doctor
- 2025
Selda Tres
Movie
- 2024
Motherland
Movie
The Blood Brothers
Movie
- 2023
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Cenon Aurelio · 15 episodes
Martyr or Murderer
Ferdinand Marcos
- 2022
Maid in Malacañang
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
2010s
- 2019
Kaibigan
Victor Soriano
- 2015
Kid Kulafu
Sardo
- 2014
Violator
Movie
Ronda
Movie
- 2013
Alamat ni China Doll
Movie
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Conrad Alperos · 79 episodes
Never Say Goodbye
Javier Montecastro · 63 episodes
- 2012
El Presidente
Andres Bonifacio
Biktima
Mark De La Cruz
Hitman
Movie
- 2010
Ilumina
Romano Sebastian · 80 episodes
2000s
- 2008
Urduja
Limhang (voice)
Palos
Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel · 63 episodes
- 2007
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
Rudy Abad
- 2006
Ligalig
Junior
- 2005
- 2004
The Call of the River
Duroy
- 2001
New Moon
Ahmad
The Reaper
Miguel Marasigan
Alas Dose
Titus Varona
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
Movie
Hostage
Jimmy Pizaro
- 2000
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Reef Hunters
Fredo
Bullet
Movie
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra!
Victor Madrid
- 1998
José Rizal
José Rizal
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
Bardo / Benjie
- 1997
Sanggano
Diego
Pusakal
Movie
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Daniel
- 1996
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
Mac
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Rafael
Utol
Jaime
- 1995
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Movie
Asero
Victor Asero
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
Narding Anzures
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
Movie
Silakbo
Movie
- 1994
Talahib at Rosas
Movie
Markadong Hudas
Daniel Braganza
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Movie
- 1993
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
Nards
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
Anselmo
Only You
Alfred
- 1992
Borrowed Face
Mendez
Eh Kasi Bata
Glen
- 1991
Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
Hamil
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
Movie
- 1990
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Machete
Sagot ng Puso
Movie
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
Movie
Kokak
Movie
- 1988
Puso sa Puso
Movie
- 1986
The Graduates
Movie
- 1985
Wrenched From Heaven
Movie
Isla
Movie
- 1984
Working Girls
Officemate
- 1983
Broken Marriage
Movie
To Mama with Love
Rainier's friend
No release date
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
Ferdinand Marcos
Directed 7
2020s
- 2024
The Blood Brothers
Director
2010s
- 2019
Kaibigan
Director
- 2012
Hitman
Director
2000s
- 2006
Ligalig
Director
- 2004
The Call of the River
Director
- 2001
The Reaper
Director
1990s
- 1999
Bullet
Director
Wrote 5
2000s
- 2006
Ligalig
Story, Screenplay
- 2004
The Call of the River
Writer
- 2001
Alas Dose
Story
Hostage
Story
1990s
- 1999
Bullet
Writer
Appearances4
2000s
- 2008
Half Blood Samurai
Self
- 2003
Utang ng Ama
Self
- 2002
People Power
Himself
1990s
- 1996
Do Re Mi
Himself