Cesar Montano
Actor, Musical Artist
1962 –
Who is Cesar Montano?
Cesar Manhilot, known by his screen name Cesar Montano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actor and film director.
He 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.
His breakout role is his portrayal of José Rizal, the Philippine National Hero in the film José Rizal. The film is unprecedented as it portrays Philippine society during Spanish colonization of the Philippines and its relevance up to the present day.
He has won numerous acting awards Panaghoy sa Suba, José Rizal, Muro Ami and Bagong Buwan.
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.
After his first Hollywood movie The Great Raid with Benjamin Bratt, he was cast in another Hollywood movie Another Deep Breath which was never actually shot.
In May 2007, he unsuccessfully ran for senate under the coalition Team Unity.
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- Born
- Aug 1, 1962
Santa Ana, Manila - Also known as
- Cesar Manhilot
- César Manhilot Montano
- Buboy
- Cesar Montaño
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Sunshine Cruz
(2000/09/14 - 2013/08/26) - Marilyn Polinga
- Sunshine Cruz
- Children
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Profession
- Education
- Bachelor of Engineering, Lyceum of the Philippines University
- Lived in
- Manila
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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