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    Cesar Montano

    1962-08-01 (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.

    Movies

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    Martyr or Murderer
    20 %|Mar 1, 2023
    Drama, History
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    Maid in Malacañang
    44 %|Aug 3, 2022
    Drama
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    Kid Kulafu
    60 %|Apr 15, 2015
    Documentary, Drama
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    Patrol
    60 %|Aug 3, 2014
    Crime, Family, Drama
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    The Legend of China Doll
    80 %|Nov 14, 2013
    Drama, Thriller
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    El Presidente
    52 %|Dec 25, 2012
    Action, War, Drama, History
    actor
    Biktima
    0 %|Sep 19, 2012
    Thriller, Drama, Mystery
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    Hitman
    60 %|Feb 22, 2012
    Action, Thriller
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    Half Blood Samurai
    0 %|Mar 1, 2008
    Action
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    Ligalig
    10 %|Dec 25, 2006
    Drama, Action, Crime
    actor
    The Call of the River
    60 %|Dec 24, 2004
    Romance, Drama, War
    actor
    Chavit
    0 %|Nov 26, 2003
    Action
    actor
    The Reaper
    50 %|Oct 15, 2001
    Action
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    Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
    88 %|May 26, 2000
    Comedy, Action, Adventure
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    Reef Hunters
    0 %|Dec 25, 1999
    Action, Adventure, Drama
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    José Rizal
    90 %|Dec 25, 1998
    Drama, History, War
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    Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
    0 %|Jun 10, 1998
    Action, Romance, Comedy, Drama
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    Do Re Mi
    73 %|Jul 28, 1996
    Music, Comedy, Drama
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    Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
    0 %|Jun 12, 1996
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    Utol
    60 %|Apr 25, 1996
    Drama, Action, Crime
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    Markadong Hudas
    60 %|Apr 21, 1994
    Crime, Action, Drama
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    Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa
    0 %|Oct 9, 1991
    Action, Drama, Romance
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    Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
    0 %|Feb 7, 1991
    Drama
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    Machete: Istatwang Buhay
    35 %|May 10, 1990
    Fantasy, Thriller
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    Sagot ng Puso
    55 %|Jan 25, 1990
    Romance
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    Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
    0 %|Jan 1, 1990
    Drama, Romance
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    Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
    0 %|Nov 23, 1989
    Comedy, Romance
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    Kokak
    20 %|Sep 14, 1989
    Romance, Drama, Fantasy
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    Puso sa Puso
    0 %|May 2, 1988
    Drama, Romance
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    The Graduates
    70 %|Apr 3, 1986
    Comedy, Romance
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    Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
    0 %|Invalid Date
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    To Mama with Love
    0 %|May 6, 1983
    Drama
    actor
    Selda Tres
    0 %|Invalid Date
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    Motherland
    0 %|Oct 5, 2024
    Drama
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    The Blood Brothers
    0 %|May 8, 2024
    Action, Drama
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    Kaibigan
    0 %|Dec 4, 2019
    Family
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    Entity
    50 %|Dec 25, 2015
    Drama, Horror, Thriller
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    Violator
    44 %|Nov 9, 2014
    Horror, Thriller
    actor
    Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
    0 %|Feb 27, 2013
    Drama, Action
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    Urduja
    55 %|Jun 18, 2008
    Action, Animation, Comedy, Music, Romance, War
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    The Great Raid
    66 %|Aug 12, 2005
    Action, History, War
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    Utang ng Ama
    0 %|Oct 22, 2003
    Comedy
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    People Power
    0 %|Feb 24, 2002
    Documentary
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    New Moon
    60 %|Jul 20, 2001
    Action, Drama, War
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    Alas Dose
    50 %|May 30, 2001
    Drama, Action
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    Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
    10 %|May 4, 2001
    Comedy
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    Hostage
    0 %|Feb 28, 2001
    Action
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    Bullet
    20 %|Jul 9, 1999
    Action
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    Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
    60 %|Jan 27, 1999
    Romance, Action, Comedy
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    Sanggano
    0 %|Dec 3, 1997
    Action, Comedy
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    Pusakal
    20 %|Feb 5, 1997
    Action, Comedy, Romance
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    Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
    30 %|Jan 1, 1997
    Action, Comedy, Drama
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    Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
    10 %|Nov 20, 1996
    Comedy, Action
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    Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
    0 %|Nov 8, 1995
    Action
    actor
    Asero
    60 %|Aug 30, 1995
    Drama, Action
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    The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
    60 %|Feb 8, 1995
    Crime, Drama, Thriller
    actor
    Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
    50 %|Jan 4, 1995
    Crime, Drama, Thriller
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    Silakbo
    0 %|Jan 1, 1995
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    Talahib at Rosas
    20 %|Oct 26, 1994
    Action
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    Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
    50 %|Oct 22, 1993
    Crime
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    Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
    0 %|Apr 30, 1993
    Romance, Drama
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    Ikaw Lang
    60 %|Jan 12, 1993
    Thriller, Drama, Action
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    Hiram na Mukha
    0 %|Jul 15, 1992
    Drama
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    Working Girls
    63 %|Jun 7, 1984
    Comedy, Drama
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    Broken Marriage
    88 %|Sep 2, 1983
    Drama

    Series

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    Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
    0 %|Sep 9, 2013
    Drama
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    Never Say Goodbye
    0 %|Feb 11, 2013
    Drama, Action & Adventure
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    Ilumina
    60 %|Aug 2, 2010
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
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    Palos
    0 %|Jan 28, 2008
    Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy
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    Asian Treasures
    60 %|Jan 15, 2007
    Action & Adventure, Mystery, Drama