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Mario Montenegro

Jul 25, 1928 - Aug 27, 1988 (60 years old) in Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines

Mario Montenegro (born Roger Collin Macalalag; July 25, 1928 – August 27, 1988) was a Filipino actor and painter. He rose to stardom during the Golden Age of Philippine cinema as a heroic lead in historical and adventure films. He was dubbed "Brown Adonis" for his physique and portraying a number of culturally important Philippine figures, including Diego Silang, Andres Bonifacio, Macario Sakay, Ramon Magsaysay, Francisco Dagohoy, and Lapulapu.

Known For

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Casa Grande
First Story
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Dung-Aw
Diego Silang
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Adultery
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The Rites of May
Dr. Torres
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Igorota
Prince Kadangyan
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Boy Condenado
Chief Simón
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Correctional
Armando
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12 Pares
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Dagohoy
Dagohoy
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Banal o Makasalanan?
Cornelius

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