Cesar Montano
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| Born |
Cesar Manhilot August 1, 1962 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, Film producer, Film director, Game show host, Part-time musician |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Sunshine Cruz (m. 2000–2013; annulled) Marilyn Polinga (until her death in 1993) |
| Children |
with Marilyn Polinga: Angela Manhilot Christian Angelo Manhilot † with Sunshine Cruz: Angel Francheska Manhilot Samantha Angeline Manhilot Angeline Isabelle Manhilot with Teresa Loyzaga (out of wedlock): Diego Loyzaga |
Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), better known by his screen name 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. 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. 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.
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.
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