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Cesar Montano

Aug 01, 1962 (62 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Conrad Alperos
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Asian Treasures
Pancho Pistolero
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Ilumina
Romano Sebastian
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Palos
Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
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Never Say Goodbye
Javier Montecastro
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Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Cenon Aurelio
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José Rizal
José Rizal
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Working Girls
Officemate
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The Great Raid
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
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Do Re Mi
Himself

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