Cesar Montano
Actor · Writer
Known for
Cesar Montano is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota in 'The Great Raid' is the role that outgrew the rest. The filmography leans toward action. Careers that pass the 43-year mark are a small club.
Cesar Montano
Actor · Writer
Cesar Montano is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota in 'The Great Raid' is the role that outgrew the rest. The filmography leans toward action. Careers that pass the 43-year mark are a small club.
Movies (36 titles)
Plays Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
The Great Raid
2005
Plays José Rizal
José Rizal
1998
Plays Officemate
Working Girls
1984
Plays Tony
Entity
2015
Plays President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Maid in Malacañang
2022
Plays Fredo
Reef Hunters
1999
Plays Ahmad
New Moon
2001
Plays Machete
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
1990
Plays Andres Bonifacio
El Presidente
2012
Plays Mac
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
1996
Plays Diego
Sanggano
1997
Plays Bardo / Benjie
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
1998
TV Shows (6 titles)
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A Far Away Life
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A Far Away Life
The Doctor
2026
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
Cenon Aurelio · 15 episodes
2023–
Martyr or Murderer
Ferdinand Marcos
2023
Maid in Malacañang
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
2022
Kaibigan
Victor Soriano
2019
Entity
Tony
2015
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Conrad Alperos · 79 episodes
2013–
Never Say Goodbye
Javier Montecastro · 63 episodes
2013–
El Presidente
Andres Bonifacio
2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cesar Montano and where are they from?
Cesar Montano is 64 years old, born on August 1, 1962 in Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines.
What are the most famous roles of Cesar Montano?
Cesar Montano is best known for roles in The Great Raid, Maid in Malacañang, Working Girls.
How many movies has Cesar Montano been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Cesar Montano has appeared in 36 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Cesar Montano's first movie?
The career of Cesar Montano began with To Mama with Love (1983).
What is Cesar Montano's most recent movie or series?
Cesar Montano's most recent release is A Far Away Life, which premiered on May 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Cesar Montano appeared in?
On television, Cesar Montano has appeared in Asian Treasures, Ilumina, Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas, Never Say Goodbye.
Cesar Montano
1962-08-01 · 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.