Mario Montenegro
Acting
Biography
Mario Montenegro (born Roger Collin Macalalag; July 25, 1928 – August 27, 1988) was a Filipino actor and painter. He rose to stardom during the Golden Age of Philippine cinema as a heroic lead in historical and adventure films. He was dubbed "Brown Adonis" for his physique and portraying a number of culturally important Philippine figures, including Diego Silang, Andres Bonifacio, Macario Sakay, Ramon Magsaysay, Francisco Dagohoy, and Lapulapu.
Born: July 25, 1928
Place of Birth: Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
Known For
Dung-Aw
Diego and Gabriela Silang are landed Ilocos natives disaffected with the imposition of the indulto de comercio (a law giving right to Spanish officials to buy rice and tobacco at the price they prefer). The year is 1762 and the British invade Manila, the childless couple is among the landowners denying aid to the Spaniards in thwarting the British. When the Spaniards in retaliation jail Diego, his wife gathers their confederates and leads the uprising herself.
Manila, Open City
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Kilabot Sa Makiling
A 1959 Filipino action drama starring Mario Montenegro and Lolita Rodriguez.
The Captive Virgins
A tale of two unwed sisters whose lives have been imprisoned by their father.
My Only Love
Billy and Cindy are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour. Young and confused by the whole situation, they try to look for answers, but the whole business of life is not as simple as it seems. Left with no choice but to come to terms with whatever it is that life presents, they rely on each other for emotional support. And in the process, they learn that despite their parents marital woes, much remains in life and love reserved for the two of them.
Venganza
Simon sets out to avenge his bride's death at the hands of the bandit Martinico and by accident, he captures Martinico's bride-to-be Belen and uses her to find Martinico.
The Rites of May
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
Sigaw ng Katarungan
An auto mechanic who believes in honest hard work is the illegitimate son of a rich man. He proves to be better than his father's legitimate children.
Laban Kung Laban
A young man, jilted by his girlfriend, join forces with an older man in avenging the death of his brother and fighting the ruling powers in their community.
Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu who defeated Spanish invaders on then land of Mactan.
Filmography
as Don Ignacio
as Charlie Rubio
as Hari
as Vic Gaerlan
as Lucio
as Ricardo
as Chief Simón
as Kapitan Pablo
as Dr. Torres
as Diego Silang
as Himself
as Prince Kadangyan
as Esteban Powers
as Marcos Liwag
as Waldo
as Second Story
as Oscar
as Simon
as First Story
as Cornelius
as Lapu-Lapu
as Prinsipe Teñoso
as Dagohoy
as Rodrigo de Villa
as Armando