Cesar Montano
Birth name	Cesar Manhilot
Born	August 1, 1962 (age 44) Manila, Philippines

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He started in show business as a stuntman for a lot of known Filipino actors. ^[1] He played roles in numerous B movies. He then played major roles in several action movies and a brief but successful television career playing the lead role in the television sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis with veteran actress Mary Walter. Show business is a vernacular term for the business of entertainment. ... Stuntman refers to any of several types of skilled performers. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Mary Walter (1908 or 1912 — February 25, 1993) was a Filipino actress whose film career spanned 8 decades which saw her transformation from a romantic lead in the silent film era into a wizened fixture in horror movies in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ...

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. For places, institutions and objects named after this person, see Rizal (disambiguation). ... Jose Rizal was GMA Films entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. ... The history of the Philippines begins with the arrival of the first humans in the Philippines by land bridges at least 30,000 years ago. ...

He has won numerous acting awards, especially in his internationally acclaimed movies, 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). The Great Raid is a 2005 war film which tells the story of the January 1945 liberation of the Cabanatuan Prison Camp during World War II. It is directed by John Dahl and stars Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco and Connie Nielsen with Filipino actor Cesar Montano. ... Loboc, River Panaghoy sa Suba, entitled The Call of the River in English, also referred to as Cry of the River [1] is a 2004 film produced, directed and starred by Filipino actor Cesar Montano. ... Jose Rizal was GMA Films entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. ... Muro Ami (Reef-Hunters) is a film that depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing system. ... Bagong Buwan, also known as New Moon, is a 2001 Filipino film directd by Marilou Diaz-Abaya starring Filipino actors Cesar Montano, Amy Austria, Jericho Rosales, Caridad Sanchez, Carlo Aquino, Noni Buencamino, Jiro Manio, Ronnie Lazaro, Jhong Hilario, and Jodi Santamaria. ...

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. Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Film production on location in Newark, New Jersey. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Loboc, River Panaghoy sa Suba, entitled The Call of the River in English, also referred to as Cry of the River [1] is a 2004 film produced, directed and starred by Filipino actor Cesar Montano. ...

After his first Hollywood movie The Great Raid with Benjamin Bratt, he was cast in another Hollywood movie Another Deep Breath'. ... The Great Raid is a 2005 war film which tells the story of the January 1945 liberation of the Cabanatuan Prison Camp during World War II. It is directed by John Dahl and stars Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco and Connie Nielsen with Filipino actor Cesar Montano. ... Benjamin Bratt (born December 16, 1963) is an American actor. ...

In May 2007, he ran for senate under the coallition TEAM UNITY (TU). Unfortunately, he lost by landslide (ranking only 22nd). GMA news reported that he lost about P40 million worth of endorsement for running in public office.

Biography and career

Montano, fondly called by his nickname Buboy, was born and raised in Sta. Ana, Manila, Philippines, but traces his roots to the Manhilots of Baclayon, in the island province of Bohol in Central Visayas, Philippines. Sta, Ana is a district of the City of Manila in the Philippines, located at the southeast banks of the Pasig River, bounded on the northeast by Mandaluyong City, Makati City to the east, southwest is the Manila district of Paco, Manila and to the west, Pandacan. ... Nickname: Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Philippines Region National Capital Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (Asenso Manilenyo/PDP-Laban) Area... Baclayon is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bohol Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Tagbilaran City Founded: March 25, 1565 Population: 2000 census—1,137,268 (18th largest) Density—276 per km² (25th highest) Area: 4,117. ... Central Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VII. It is part of the Visayas. ...

He is the fifth of seven children born to a lawyer and his Seventh-day Adventist wife. Montano says discipline was the hallmark of his childhood: he describes his father as a strict disciplinarian, and his mother imposing the religious prohibitions of "no pork" and "no movies". ^[2] The Seventh-day Adventist (abbreviated Adventist[1]) Church is a Christian denomination which is distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the seventh day of the week, as the Sabbath. ...

Montano went to the Sta. Ana Elementary School, and finished Engineering at the Lyceum. An average student, he was good at drawing and would have become a painter, if not a singer, if he hadn't become an actor.

Montano was first married to Marilyn Polinga, a fellow Boholano he met at a local Seventh-day Adventist Church. Their two children, Angela and Angelo, grew up with her when they separated as a couple. When she died of a brain tumor in 1993, the children moved back with him. His other son, Caloy Diego, lives with his mother, Filipino actress Teresa Loyzaga, in Australia. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

He is currently married to Philippine actress Sunshine Cruz with whom he has two daughters, Angeline Isabelle and Samantha Angeline. ^[3]

Early work

The acting bug bit Montano when he was in his senior year in college in 1984, and soon enough, he was taking acting workshops with the likes of Joel Lamangan and Imee Marcos, and landed the role of elevator boy in "Estremenggoles." TV and movie roles quickly followed: "Agos" with Gretchen Barretto, the Pinoy Thriller, "Regal Shocker", and the "Maricel Soriano Drama Special". He did a lot of B movies which he prefers to call "trash" movies rather than bold. Congresswoman Maria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos (born November 12, 1955), most widely known as Imee Marcos, is a member of the Philippine House of Representatives. ... Gretchen Barretto (born March 17, 1969) is an actress from the Philippines. ...

Montano's passion for acting was first seen in Dulaang UP's stage productions. He was an active member of University of the Philippines or UP Playwright under the direction of Tony Mabesa. ^[4] The Oblation UP Diliman, the flagship campus of the U.P. System UP Baguio UP Extension Program in Pampanga Temporary Campus UP Los Baños UP Manila This article is about the University of the Philippines System. ...

His first movie careers were as a stuntman for a lot of known Filipino actors. ^[1] In his early career, he played major roles in several action movies while also having a successful TV career as he played the lead role of Buboy Magtanggol opposite Maricel Soriano in the TV sitcom Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis. Stuntman refers to any of several types of skilled performers. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

Critical and popular success

One of his greatest performances is the role of José Rizal, the Philippine National Hero, in the film José Rizal in 1998. The film, directed by critically acclaimed director Marilou Diaz-Abaya, is unprecedented for depicting Philippine society during Spanish colonization of the Philippines and its relevance up to the present day. For places, institutions and objects named after this person, see Rizal (disambiguation). ... Jose Rizal was GMA Films entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Marilou Diaz-Abaya is a multi-awarded film director in the Philippines. ... The history of the Philippines begins with the arrival of the first humans in the Philippines by land bridges at least 30,000 years ago. ...

In 1999, he played the role of Fredo, the ruthless captain of 150 muro ami divers in Muro Ami, a film that depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing industry.^[5] The film won thirteen awards at the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival. ^[5] Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Muro Ami (Reef-Hunters) is a film that depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing system. ... Illegal fishing takes place where vessels operate in violation of the laws of a fishery. ... The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival, held in Manila, capital of the Phillipines. ...

Directing

Panaghoy Sa Suba film poster

Then, Cesar Montano produced, directed and starred in the 2004 film Panaghoy sa Suba or The Call of the River. It features Filipino actors Juliana Palermo, Jackie Woo, Phil Anthony, Caridad Sanchez, Joel Torre, Daria Ramirez, Ronnie Lazaro, Suzette Ranillo, Rommel Montano, Dr. Warfe Engracia, Ramon Villanueva, Chelo Espina, Flora Gasser, Disi Alba and Rebecca Lusterio. ^[4] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 464 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (638 × 825 pixel, file size: 95 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) promotional poster for film Panaghoy sa Suba (The Call of the River) This image is of a poster, and the copyright for it is most likely... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 464 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (638 × 825 pixel, file size: 95 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) promotional poster for film Panaghoy sa Suba (The Call of the River) This image is of a poster, and the copyright for it is most likely... The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. ... Loboc, River Panaghoy sa Suba, entitled The Call of the River in English, also referred to as Cry of the River [1] is a 2004 film produced, directed and starred by Filipino actor Cesar Montano. ...

It is an epic story set during the American Occupation (1942) and the Japanese Occupation (1945), shot amidst the virgin splendor of the island province of Bohol, Philippines mostly along and around the Loboc River which plays a significant role in the story. ^[6] It is a mixture of action, drama, romance, and history. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bohol Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Tagbilaran City Founded: March 25, 1565 Population: 2000 census—1,137,268 (18th largest) Density—276 per km² (25th highest) Area: 4,117. ... Loboc Church Busay Falls in Loboc Loboc River Cruise Rice fields in Loboc, Bohol Loboc is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. ...

The film is Cesar Montano's directorial debut with an almost entirely Visayan cast, and perhaps the biggest film ever to be shot in its entirety in the Visayas. The film, intended for both national and international exhibition, boldly used Visayan as the main language. ^[7] Visayan may refer to: Visayan languages, spoken in the central Philippines. ... Map of the Philippines showing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the Philippines along with Luzon and Mindanao. ... The Visayan languages of the Philippines, along with Tagalog and Bikol, are part of the Central Philippine language family. ...

It was given an "A" rating by the Cinema Evaluation Board or CEB of the Film Development Council of the Philippines and was CM Films' entry to the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival. ^[8]The CEB described Cesar Montano's direction as "meticulous but light-handed." It turned "a somewhat rambling and slow screenplay into a poetic, sometimes even magical, current of silent struggle and survival." ^[8] The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival, held in Manila, capital of the Phillipines. ...

The Call of the River won multiple awards. It has bagged Second Best Picture (to Mano Po 3), Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Musical Score, Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award at the Metro Manila Film Festival, 2004; ^[9] and Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress at Gawad Suri Awards, Manila, 2005. ^[10]

Panaghoy sa Suba, which garnered 16 awards and 11 nominations ^[4] including 5 from the Metro Manila Film Festival, was also given an endorsement by the UNESCO.^[7] It was named Best Picture at the International Festival of Independent Films held in Brussels, Belgium. Montano was also chosen Best Director. ^[11] In addition, Montano also won Best Actor in Panaghoy sa Suba in the Golden Screen Awards. ^[12] The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival, held in Manila, capital of the Phillipines. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Nickname: Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: , Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 979 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Government  - Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area  - Region 162 km²  (62. ...

Panaghoy sa Suba was invited as an exhibition in the Tous les Cinemas du Monde (Movies of the World) at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005.^{[13] [14]} It has also been invited for exhibition in other international film festivals in Berlin, Toronto, Tokyo, Korea and in the Czech Republic’s Karlo Vary Film Festival. ^[14] Cannes Film Festival logo. ... This article is about the capital of Germany. ...   , literally Eastern capital) is a unique subnational administrative region of Japan with characteristics of both a prefecture and a city. ... Korea (Korean: 한국 in South Korea or ì¡°ì„  in North Korea, see below) is a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. ...

Hollywood

In 2005, American film director and screenwriter John Dahl cast Montano in The Great Raid after taking notice of Montano's performance in the movie Muro Ami. He played Juan Pajota in the Miramax Film set in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines in 1945 towards the end of WWII. ^[15] The director was impressed with the bald look Cesar sported in "Muro Ami". In addition, his intense performance in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film was a determining factor for his being chosen to play Captain Pajota. ^[16] Only a few Filipino actors have penetrated the international film scene and enjoyed equal exposure with foreign stars. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Dahl (born 1956) is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for the neo-noir films Kill Me Again, Red Rock West, and The Last Seduction. ... The Great Raid is a 2005 war film which tells the story of the January 1945 liberation of the Cabanatuan Prison Camp during World War II. It is directed by John Dahl and stars Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco and Connie Nielsen with Filipino actor Cesar Montano. ... Muro Ami (Reef-Hunters) is a film that depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing system. ... Captain Juan Pajota was involved in the Raid at Cabanatuan, an action which took place in Philippines on 30 January 1945 by US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas and resulted in the liberation of more than 500 American prisoners of war (POWs) from a Japanese POW camp near Cabanatuan. ... Cabanatuan City is a 1st class city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. ... Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. ...

Montano was cast in another U.S. film, Another Deep Breath, scheduled to start shooting in the San Francisco Bay Area in March 2005. ^[17] It will be the first film starring a Hollywood actress and a Filipino actor to be released by a major American distributor. David Maquiling, a Filipino-American filmmaker, is directing "Another Deep Breath". It also features a Filipino-Canadian actress, Jane McLean, who will play the wife of Montano's character. The story is described as "an intense love affair that crosses racial lines and threatens the marriage of Peter Materdo (Montano), a thirty-something Filipino American college professor, and endangers the career of Alison Turner (to be played by the Hollywood actress), a new teacher at the college and a former student of Peter's. USGS satellite photo of the San Francisco Bay Area. ... ...

Singing

On January 1, 2000, Montano released his first music solo album entitled Subok Lang (Just Try) under Star Records.^[18] While being famous as a Philippine action movie star, he is also known for singing acoustic ballads. Nine of the album's ten songs is accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, giving a quiet, mellow ambiance. He sings a duet on the second version Kailan Ko Lang Sinabi (When I Just Told You) with his wife, Sunshine Cruz, who is also a famous Filipino actress and recording artist. The spirited Ikaw Lang (Only You) is the only song to use other instruments besides the acoustic guitar, and drums and bass are also heard. Subok lang went on to become Platinum record. ^[2] is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Acoustic guitar can refer to the following musical instruments: Nylon and gut stringed guitars: Renaissance guitar Baroque guitar Romantic guitar Classical guitar, the modern version of the original guitar, with nylon strings Flamenco guitar Steel stringed guitars: Steel-string acoustic guitar, also known as western, folk or country guitar Twelve... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

UNESCO Commissioner

On May 19, 2005, Cesar Montano was sworn in as United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO Philippine commissioner for culture and the arts. ^[3] This came as a surprise to most Filipinos because he is better known for his award-winning roles in critically acclaimed movies Rizal, Muro Ami than his principles and beliefs. Little is known of his tireless and thankless efforts to "promote" his home province, Bohol, where he and his family always spend Christmas. Whenever he can, Montano makes sure to put in a good word about this little paradise in central Philippines that there's hardly a Filipino who doesn't know yet of his Boholano heritage.^[3] His vocal support for Bohol and the preservation of its heritage and environment, he says, may have earned him the nomination to the UNESCO. ^[3] But he did not seek the honor. Montano believes there is something to be proud of in every part of the country-the lovely landscape or delicacies or exotic catch from the sea. According the him: May 19, 2005 (Thursday) Scientists discover that the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was the longest ever recorded — lasting nearly ten minutes when most powerful earthquakes last no more than a few seconds — and shook the entire planet. ... UNESCO logo UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Rizal is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 20 kilometers east of Manila. ... Muro Ami (Reef-Hunters) is a film that depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing system. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bohol Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Tagbilaran City Founded: March 25, 1565 Population: 2000 census—1,137,268 (18th largest) Density—276 per km² (25th highest) Area: 4,117. ... Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bohol Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Tagbilaran City Founded: March 25, 1565 Population: 2000 census—1,137,268 (18th largest) Density—276 per km² (25th highest) Area: 4,117. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ...

Born and raised in Manila, Montano says he learned the importance of heritage preservation early on. He saw how people slowly forgot over the years the value of safeguarding tradition, culture, arts and heritage-the backbone Filipinos need to be able to stand proudly. To foster national pride, Montano believes parents must instill this value in their children. Character is first molded at home. ^[3] REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bohol Region: Central Visayas (Region VII) Capital: Tagbilaran City Founded: March 25, 1565 Population: 2000 census—1,137,268 (18th largest) Density—276 per km² (25th highest) Area: 4,117. ...

Political career

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On Friday, February 16, 2007, Philippine Daily Inquirer in its Breaking News Section, bore the article title "Petilla out of TEAM Unity, actor Cesar Montano in". It wrote how Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, spokesman for the administration's TEAM Unity, confirmed that Leyte Governor Jericho Petilla is pulling out of the administration's TEAM Unity senatorial lineup and will be replaced by actor Cesar Montano. ^[19] Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Philippine Daily Inquirer logo. ... Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno Court of Appeals · Sandiganbayan Court of Tax Appeals · Ombudsman Elections Commission on Elections 2007 | 2004 | 2001 | 1998 1995 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | All Foreign relations Human rights Other countries Politics Portal      Together Everybody Achieves More (TEAM) Unity is the umbrella coalition of the administration...

The article further explained that in a text message to INQUIRER.net, Durano said Montano was chosen by Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) and by TEAM Unity itself. ^[19] Presidential Political Adviser Gabriel Claudio said Montano was endorsed by Petilla himself because the actor was also a Visayan. Claudio said in a text message:^[19]

Filmography and television

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Discography

Albums and singles

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Awards

• Metro Manila Film Festival, 1998
  • Best Actor - Jose Rizal ^[20]
  • Best Festival Picture - Jose Rizal (GMA Films) ^[20]
• Metro Manila Film Festival, 2001
  • Best Festival Actor ^[20]
• Metro Manila Film Festival, 2004
  • Best Director, Panaghoy sa Suba ^{[21] [20]}
• Film Academy of the Philippines Awards or FAP, Philippines, 2004
  • Best Director, Panaghoy sa Suba, ^[21]
• Gawad Urian Awards, 2004
  • Best Actor, Panaghoy sa Suba^[21]
  • Best Direction, Panaghoy sa Suba^[21]
• Brussels International Film Festival, 2004
  • Best Actor, Panaghoy sa Suba ^[22]
• 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines, 2006
  • Best Actor, Ligalig ^{[citation needed]}

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Trivia

• The film Bullet which Montano starred and directed for Neo films was largely inspired by Gemini, Cesar's autistic sister, who died in 1998.^[23]
• Montano has never endorsed cigarettes, beer or liquor.^[3] According to him:

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• He has been an image model for Hanford briefs, Mega sardines, Enervon Tablet, Nature Spring Mineral Water and Touch Mobile. ^[2]
• In August 2006, Cesar was involved in an altercation at a celebrity boxing venue where his brother was participating. After disapproving of how the other fighter was treating his brother Rommel, Cesar angrily climbed into the ring in the middle of the match and grabbed the other fighter's hand. The other fighter was chased out of the theater by a mob of people, including Cesar.^[24] The Philippine STAR described Montano's actions as "going berserk".^[25]

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References

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External links

• Cesar Montano at the Internet Movie Database