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| Birth name | Cesar Manhilot | | Birth date | August 1, 1962(age 48) | | Place of birth | Manila, Philippines | | Occupation | Actor, Film Director | | Years active | 1981-present | | Spouse | Sunshine Cruz Montano |
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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 stuntman. 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, such as Hollywood's The Great Raid, 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.
After his first Hollywood movie The Great Raid with Benjamin Bratt, he was cast in another Hollywood movie Another Deep Breath.
In May 2007, he unsuccessfully ran for senate under the coalition Team Unity (TU). GMA news reported that he lost about P40 million worth of endorsement for running in public office.
In July 13, 2010 Montano officially became a contract artist of GMA Network after signing a one-year exclusive contract with the said network.
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| Political career : |
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| Year |
Title |
Main Role |
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| 2010 |
Ilumina |
Romano Sebastian |
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| 2009 |
Wowowee |
Himself |
Guest Co-Host |
| 2008 � 2010 |
The Singing Bee |
Himself |
Host |
| 2008 |
Palos |
Fabio Cassimir / Palos |
Main Role |
| 2008 |
Pinoy Mano-Mano The Celebrity Boxing Challenge |
Himself |
host |
| 2007 |
Asian Treasures |
Pancho Pistolero |
guest cast |
| 2006 |
Ligalig |
MMFF Entry |
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| 2006 |
The Rootcutter |
tugshk |
pre-production |
| 2006 |
Batang Maynila |
Ralph Clinton Palomeno |
Director |
| 2006 |
Ang Pagbabalik ng Bituin: a mega celebration |
Himself |
performer |
| 2005 |
Dagohoy |
Dagohoy / Jeremiah Roxas |
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| 2005 |
Balangiga Massacre |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 2005 |
The Great Raid |
Guerilla Leader Captain Juan Pajota |
Miramax Films |
| 2004 |
30th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines Awards Night |
Himself-awardee |
TV |
| 2004 |
Panaghoy sa Suba (The Call of the River) |
Duroy |
actor, director, producer |
| 2003 |
Chavit Singson Story |
Chavit Singson |
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| 2003 |
Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis |
Buboy Magtanggol / Sean Serrano |
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| 2002 |
Kapalaran |
Himself |
TV series |
| 2001 |
Lakas Sambayanan (People Power) |
No data |
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| 2001 |
Bagong Buwan (aka New Moon) |
Ahmad Ibn Ismael |
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| 2001 |
Mananabas: Mga ligaw na talahib (aka The Reaper) |
No data |
Writer |
| 2001 |
Alas dose |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 2001 |
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Angelique |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 2001 |
Hostage |
Jimmy Pizarro |
Actor, Writer |
| 1999 |
Muro Ami (aka Reef Hunters) |
Fredo |
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| 1999 |
Bullet |
Bullet |
actor, line producer (Viva films) |
| 1999 |
Type kita, walang kokontra |
Victor |
Star Cinema with John Regala and Dayanara Torres, directed by Toto Natividad |
| 1999 |
Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis |
Buboy Magtanggol |
TV series with Maricel Soriano |
| 1998 |
José Rizal |
José Rizal |
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| 1998 |
Warfreak: Walang sinasanto, walang pinapatawad (Warfreak) |
No data |
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| 1998 |
Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang probinsyanong wais |
Boy Tigas |
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| 1998 |
Kasangga Kahit Kailan |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1997 |
Sanggano |
Diego |
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| 1997 |
Wala nang iibigin pa |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1997 |
Kadre |
Ka Ruben |
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| 1997 |
Batas ko'y bala |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1997 |
Pusakal |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1996 |
Bilang na ang araw mo |
Raphael Villegas |
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| 1996 |
Kung kaya mo, kaya ko rin |
Mac |
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| 1996 |
Utol |
Jaime |
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| 1995 |
The Lilian Velez Story |
Narding Anzures |
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| 1995 |
Silakbo |
Andy |
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| 1995 |
Asero |
Victor |
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| 1995 |
Manalo, matalo, mahal kita |
Jack |
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| 1994 |
Talahib at Rosas |
Jacob |
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| 1993 |
Antipolo Massacre |
Winifredo Masagca |
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| 1993 |
Markadong Hudas |
Daniel Braganza |
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| 1993 |
Alyas Waway |
Leonardo delos Reyes/Waway |
Moviestars Production |
| 1993 |
Ikaw lang |
Alfred |
Moviestars Production |
| 1992 |
Eh Kasi Bata |
Glen |
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| 1992 |
Sumayaw Ka Salome |
Anton |
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| 1992 |
Hiram na Mukha |
Julio |
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| 1991 |
Kapag nag-abot ang langit at lupa |
Hamil |
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| 1990 |
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? |
Armand |
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| 1990 |
Hindi Laruan ang Puso |
Mark |
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| 1990 |
Machete: Istatwang buhay |
Machete |
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| 1989 |
Ako ang batas: General Karingal |
Lt. Reyes |
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| 1989 |
Sagot ng Puso |
Efren |
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| 1989 |
Kasalanan ang buhayin ka |
Jimie |
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| 1989 |
Bihagin ang dalagang ito |
Hector |
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| 1989 |
Kokak |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1989 |
Lihim ng Golden Buddha |
No data |
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| 1989 |
Ang bukas ay akin |
Predo |
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| 1988 |
Puso sa puso |
Noel |
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| 1983 |
Broken Marriage |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1982 |
Relasyon |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1982 |
Annabelle Huggins Story |
Ralph Palomeno |
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| 1981 |
Four the Boys |
TV Series |
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| 1981 |
Waway |
Waway |
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| 1981 |
Agos |
No data |
with Gretchen Barreto |
| 1980 |
Regal Shocker |
No data |
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1980Pinoy Thriller |
No data |
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| 1979 |
The Maricel Soriano Drama Special |
No data |
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Metro Manila Film Festival
| Festival Years | 1975 * 1976 * 1977 * 1978 * 1979 * 1980 * 1981 * 1982 * 1983 * 1984 * 1985 * 1986 * 1987 * 1988 * 1989 * 1990 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1994 * 1995 * 1996 * 1997 * 1998 * 1999 * 2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006 * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 |
| Best picture | Kisapmata (1981) * Himala (1982) * Tanging Yaman (2000) * Crying Ladies (2003) * Blue Moon (2005) * Resiklo (2007) * Baler (2008) * Ang Panday (2009) |
| Best actor | Joseph Estrada (1975) * Christopher De Leon (1976, 1982, 1985, 1997 2004, 2008) * Herbert Bautista (1984) * Dolphy (1990) * Eric Quizon (1991, 2003) * Aga Muhlach (1992, 1993) * Gabby Concepcion (1994) * Richard Gomez (1995) * Cesar Montano (1998, 2001, 2006) * Johnny Delgado (2000) * Eddie Garcia (2002) * Marvin Agustin (2005) * Jinggoy Estrada (2007) * Bong Revilla (2009) |
| Best actress | Charito Solis (1975) * Hilda Koronel (1976) * Vilma Santos (1977, 1981, 1989, 2004) * Nora Aunor (1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1990, 1991, 1995) * Amy Austria (1980, 1988, 1996) * Melanie Marquez (1987) * Gina Alajar (1992) * Gloria Romero (2000) * Assunta de Rossi (2001) * Ara Mina (2002) * Maricel Soriano (1997,2003, 2007) * Zsa Zsa Padilla (2005) * Judy Ann Santos (2006) * Anne Curtis (2008) * Sharon Cuneta (2009) |
| Best director | Chito Roño (2001) * Joel Lamangan (2002, 2008, 2009) * Mark Meily (2003) * Cesar Montano (2004) |
| Best supporting actor | Piolo Pascual (2002) * Dennis Trillo (2004) * Phillip Salvador (2008, 2009) |
| Best supporting actress | Alessandra De Rossi (2001) * Kris Aquino (2002) * Hilda Koronel (2003) * Eugene Domingo (2007) * Manilyn Reynes (2008) * Heart Evangelista (2009) |
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