Mario Montenegro

Mario Montenegro

Known for

Acting

Born

July 25, 1928

Birthplace

Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines

Died

August 27, 1988 (aged 60)

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.

Best known work

Brides of Blood
Brides of Blood
1968
The Rites of May
The Rites of May
1976
I Carry the World
I Carry the World
1987
Miguelito
Miguelito
1985
Dung-aw
Dung-aw
1975
Manila, Open City
Manila, Open City
1968
The Captive Virgins
The Captive Virgins
1977
Cry of Justice
Cry of Justice
1984
Laban Kung Laban
Laban Kung Laban
1986
Kilabot Sa Makiling
Kilabot Sa Makiling
1959

Filmography

  1. 1987

    I Carry the World

    as Don Ignacio

  2. 1987

  3. 1987

  4. 1986

  5. 1986

    Laban Kung Laban

    as Charlie Rubio

  6. 1985

  7. 1985

    Miguelito

    as Vic Gaerlan

  8. 1985

  9. 1984

  10. 1984

  11. 1983

  12. 1982

  13. 1982

    My Only Love

    as Ricardo

  14. 1982

    Boy Condenado

    as Chief Simón

  15. 1980

  16. 1980

  17. 1979

  18. 1979

  19. 1977

    The Captive Virgins

    as Kapitan Pablo

  20. 1976

  21. 1976

    The Rites of May

    as Dr. Torres

  22. 1975

    Dung-aw

    as Diego Silang

  23. 1974

  24. 1974

  25. 1968

    Igorota

    as Prince Kadangyan

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