Mario Montenegro

Filipino actor and painter who became one of the most iconic leading men of the Golden Age of Philippine cinema.

Mario Montenegro - Personal Information

  • Name: Mario Montenegro
  • Date of Birth: July 25, 1928
  • Place of Birth: Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
  • Date of Death: August 27, 1988
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

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.

Filmography

A selection of Mario Montenegro's notable screen appearances across his career.

  • I Carry the World (1987) as Don Ignacio
  • Rage of Justice (1987)
  • Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod (1987)
  • Arnis: The Sticks Of Death (1986)
  • Laban Kung Laban (1986) as Charlie Rubio
  • The Tales of Grandmother Basyang (1985) as Hari
  • Miguelito (1985) as Vic Gaerlan
  • Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas (1985)
  • Adultery (1984)
  • Sigaw ng Katarungan (1984) as Lucio

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