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.
Martyr or Murderer
(Ferdinand Marcos)
Ganito Ba Ang Umibig?
Puso sa Puso
The Graduates
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay
(Ferdinand Marcos)
Half Blood Samurai
(Self)
To Mama with Love
(Rainier's friend)
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
(Machete)
The Reaper
(Miguel Marasigan)
The Call of the River
(Duroy)
El Presidente
(Andres Bonifacio)
Selda Tres
Maid in Malacañang
(President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.)
Sagot ng Puso
Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
(Rafael)
Biktima
(Mark De La Cruz)
Kasangga... Kahit Kailan
(Bardo / Benjie)
Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa
(Hamil)
Ligalig
(Junior)
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
Kokak
The Legend of China Doll
Hitman
Broken Marriage
Chavit
(Chavit)
Kid Kulafu
(Sardo)
Patrol
Reef Hunters
José Rizal
(José Rizal)
Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa
(Rudy Abad)
Markadong Hudas
(Daniel Braganza)
Do Re Mi
(Himself)
Utol
(Jaime)
New Moon
(Ahmad)
Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!
(Mac)
Asero
(Victor Asero)
Urduja
(Limhang (voice))
Type Kita… Walang Kokontra
(Victor Madrid)
Hostage
(Jimmy Pizaro)
The Great Raid
(Guerilla Leader Juan Pajota)
Working Girls
(Officemate)
Entity
(Tony)
The Blood Brothers
Mainit... Masarap... parang Kaning Isusubo
Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan
(Anselmo)
Sanggano
(Diego)
Ikaw Lang
(Alfred)
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
(Prego)
Violator
Alas Dose
(Titus Varona)
Pusakal
Motherland
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
(Alfredo S. Lim)
Bullet
The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
People Power
(Himself)
Kaibigan
(Victor Soriano)
Silakbo
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Hiram na Mukha
(Mendez)
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
(Daniel)
Talahib at Rosas
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
(Nards)
Utang ng Ama
(Self)
Asian Treasures
(Pancho Pistolero)
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
(Conrad Alperos)
Ilumina
(Romano Sebastian)
Never Say Goodbye
(Javier Montecastro)
Palos
(Fabio Cassimir / Palos / Eel)
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
(Cenon Aurelio)
The Reaper
(Director)
The Call of the River
(Director)
The Call of the River
(Writer)
Ligalig
(Director)
Ligalig
(Story)
Ligalig
(Screenplay)
Hitman
(Director)
Hostage
(Story)
Alas Dose
(Story)
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
(Director)
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
(Screenplay)
Bullet
(Writer)
The Blood Brothers
(Director)
Bullet
(Director)
Kaibigan
(Director)