Acting
Mario Montenegro
Born 1928-07-25
Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
Department: 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Mario Montenegro
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Brides of Blood
1968
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The Rites of May
1976
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I Carry the World
1987
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Boy Condenado
1982
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Miguelito
1985
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Manila, Open City
1968
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Cry of Justice
1984
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Correctional
1952
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Dung-aw
1975
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Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?
1961
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (58 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | I Carry the World | Don Ignacio | Movie | 1987 |
 | Rage of Justice | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Arnis: The Sticks Of Death | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 |
 | Laban Kung Laban | Charlie Rubio | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Tales of Grandmother Basyang | Hari | Movie | 1985 |
 | Miguelito | Vic Gaerlan | Movie | 1985 |
 | Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1985 |
 | Adultery | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | Cry of Justice | Lucio | Movie | 1984 |
 | Pieta | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 |
 | Anak Ng Tulisan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1982 |
 | My Only Love | Ricardo | Movie | 1982 |
 | Boy Condenado | Chief Simón | Movie | 1982 |
| MIssion Terrorize Panay | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1980 | |
 | Apat Na Maria | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1980 |
 | Arrest Junior Bombay! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1979 |
 | Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1979 |
 | The Captive Virgins | Kapitan Pablo | Movie | 1977 |
 | Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1976 |
 | The Rites of May | Dr. Torres | Movie | 1976 |
 | Dung-aw | Diego Silang | Movie | 1975 |
| Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite | Malabanan | Movie | 1974 | |
 | Happy Days Are Here Again | Himself | Movie | 1974 |
 | Igorota | Prince Kadangyan | Movie | 1968 |
 | Brides of Blood | Esteban Powers | Movie | 1968 |
 | Manila, Open City | Marcos Liwag | Movie | 1968 |
 | This Is a Filipino | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1966 |
| The Passionate Strangers | Roberto Valdez | Movie | 1966 | |
 | Ang Asawa Kong Barat | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1963 |
 | The Big Broadcast | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1962 |
 | Ito Ba ang Aking Ina? | Waldo | Movie | 1961 |
 | Alyas Sakay | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1961 |
 | Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1961 |
 | 5 Yugto ng Buhay | Second Story | Movie | 1961 |
 | Pagpatak ng Ulan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1960 |
 | Kuwintas ng Alaala | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1960 |
 | Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1960 |
 | Kilabot Sa Makiling | Oscar | Movie | 1959 |
 | Venganza | Simon | Movie | 1958 |
 | Casa Grande | First Story | Movie | 1958 |
 | Higit sa Korona | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1956 |
 | Pilipino Kostum No Touch! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1955 |
 | Banal o Makasalanan? | Cornelius | Movie | 1955 |
 | Lapu-Lapu | Lapu-Lapu | Movie | 1955 |
 | 12 Pares | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Pasiya ng Langit | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Hiram na Kasintahan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Hiram Na Asawa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Prinsipe Teñoso | Prinsipe Teñoso | Movie | 1954 |
 | Luha at Musika | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1953 |
 | Dagohoy | Dagohoy | Movie | 1953 |
 | Tatlong Labuyo | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1953 |
 | Rodrigo de Villa | Rodrigo de Villa | Movie | 1952 |
 | Correctional | Armando | Movie | 1952 |
 | Nasaan Ka Giliw? | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1951 |
 | Four Aces | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1950 |
 | Siete Infantes de Lara | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1950 |