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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