Cesar Montano
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 1, 1962, Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
- Movies
- 80
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").
Upcoming Cesar Montano Movies
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Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2024 | The Blood Brothers | Director |
| 2019 | Kaibigan | Director |
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story | Screenplay, Director |
| 2012 | Hitman | Director |
| 2006 | Ligalig | Screenplay, Director |
| 2004 | The Call of the River | Director, Writer |
| 2001 | The Reaper | Director |
| 1999 | Bullet | Writer, Director |
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