Trivia

Inherits at least one scar from each of his action movies. He fondly calls them as "souvenirs".

His younger brother Rommel Montano is also an actor, and his sister Mercedes is a teacher in Italy.

Owns a two-hectare mango farm in Bulacan, Philippines.

Plays the guitar.

In January 2002, he and current spouse Sunshine Cruz flew to the US to see a Broadway play starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.

Also sings professionally, has an album released by Star Records called "Subok Lang" (Just Trying)

Signed a three picture deal with Miramax, the first of which was The Great Raid (2005).

He always casts Rebecca Lusterio in films he produced. Cesar was impressed with Rebecca when they did Muro-ami (1999).

Education: Industrial Engineering, Lyceum of the Philippines.

Nominee, Cesar Montano for Legend of China Doll (2013), Best Supporting Actor (Cinema One Plus), Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2013.

Born in Manila, Philippines, Cesar's passion for acting was first seen in Dulaang UP's stage productions. He was an active member of UP Playwright under the direction of Tony Mabesa. He starred in a TV sitcom.

He was an active member of UP Playwright under the direction of Tony Mabesa.