Acting · Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines · Born August 1, 1962
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.
MovieA Far Away Life
2026
as The Doctor
MovieSelda Tres
2025
MovieMotherland
2024
MovieThe Blood Brothers
2024
TVMinsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
2023
as Cenon Aurelio
MovieMartyr or Murderer
2023
as Ferdinand Marcos
MovieMaid in Malacañang
2022
as President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
MovieKaibigan
2019
as Victor Soriano
MovieEntity
2015
as Tony
MovieKid Kulafu
2015
as Sardo
MovieViolator
2014
MovieRonda
2014
MovieAlamat ni China Doll
2013
TVAkin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
as Conrad Alperos
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Alfredo S. Lim
TVNever Say Goodbye
2013
as Javier Montecastro
MovieEl Presidente
2012
as Andres Bonifacio
MovieBiktima
2012
as Mark De La Cruz
MovieHitman
2012
TVIlumina
2010
as Romano Sebastian
MovieUrduja
2008
as Limhang (voice)
MovieHalf Blood Samurai
2008
as Self
TVPalos
2008
as Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
MovieParaiso: Three Stories of Hope
2007
as Rudy Abad
TVAsian Treasures
2007
as Pancho Pistolero
MovieLigalig
2006
as Junior
MovieThe Great Raid
2005
as Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
MovieThe Call of the River
2004
as Duroy
Chavit
2003
as Chavit
MovieUtang ng Ama
2003
as Self
MoviePeople Power
2002
as Himself
MovieNew Moon
2001
as Ahmad
MovieThe Reaper
2001
as Miguel Marasigan
MovieAlas Dose
2001
as Titus Varona
MovieBaliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
2001
MovieHostage
2001
as Jimmy Pizaro
MoviePedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
2000
MovieReef Hunters
1999
as Fredo
MovieBullet
1999
MovieType Kita… Walang Kokontra!
1999
as Victor Madrid
MovieJosé Rizal
1998
as José Rizal
MovieKasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
as Bardo / Benjie
MovieSanggano
1997
as Diego
MoviePusakal
1997
MovieWala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
1997
as Daniel
MovieKung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
as Mac
MovieDo Re Mi
1996
as Himself
MovieBilang Na ang Araw Mo
1996
as Rafael
MovieUtol
1996
as Jaime
MovieManalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
MovieAsero
1995
as Victor Asero
MovieThe Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
1995
MovieAnabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
MovieSilakbo
1995
MovieTalahib at Rosas
1994
MovieMarkadong Hudas
1994
as Daniel Braganza
MovieThe Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
MovieLeonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
1993
as Nards
MovieHanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
1993
as Anselmo
MovieOnly You
1993
as Alfred
MovieBorrowed Face
1992
as Mendez
MovieEh Kasi Bata
1992
as Glen
MovieKapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa
1991
as Hamil
MovieGanito Ba Ang Umibig?
1991
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
1991
MovieMachete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
as Machete
MovieSagot ng Puso
1990
MovieHindi Laruan Ang Puso
1990
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
1989
as Prego
MovieBihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
1989
MovieKokak
1989
MoviePuso sa Puso
1988
MovieThe Graduates
1986
MovieWrenched From Heaven
1985
MovieWorking Girls
1984
as Officemate
MovieBroken Marriage
1983
MovieTo Mama with Love
1983
as Rainier's friend
MovieMabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
as Ferdinand Marcos
