
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.
Romano Sebastian
Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota
Pancho Pistolero
Conrad Alperos
Hamil
Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel
Chavit
Tony
Javier Montecastro
Miguel Marasigan
Duroy
Victor Soriano
Mac
Alfred
Titus Varona
Jaime
Bardo / Benjie
Mendez
Limhang (voice)
Self
Rainier's friend
Ferdinand Marcos
Sardo
Nards
Self
Daniel Braganza
Himself
Junior
Anselmo
Rudy Abad
Victor Asero
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Ferdinand Marcos
Cenon Aurelio
Diego
Andres Bonifacio
Himself
Mark De La Cruz
Officemate
José Rizal
Rafael
Machete
Victor Madrid
Ahmad
Daniel
Alfredo S. Lim
Jimmy Pizaro
Prego