Cesar Montano

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Cesar Demontaño Manhilot (Tagalog: [ˈsɛsaɾ mɔnˈtɐnɔ]; born August 1, 1962) is a Filipino actor, producer, and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model. He portrayed roles in numerous B movies, before playing major roles in several action films, along with a successful television career, with his most notable television role being in the 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. In May...

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