Person
Mario Montenegro
Acting · 1928–1988 · Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
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
Boy Condenado
Chief Simón
Correctional
Armando
Brides of Blood
Esteban Powers
Banal o Makasalanan?
Cornelius
Miguelito
Vic Gaerlan
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
Higit sa Korona
1956
Hiram na Kasintahan
1954
Hiram Na Asawa
1954
Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?
Waldo
Filmography
- 1987I Carry the WorldDon Ignacio
- 1987Rage of Justice
- 1987Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
- 1986Arnis: The Sticks Of Death
- 1986Laban Kung LabanCharlie Rubio
- 1985The Tales of Grandmother BasyangHari
- 1985MiguelitoVic Gaerlan
- 1985Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
- 1984Adultery
- 1984Cry of JusticeLucio
- 1983Pieta
- 1982Anak Ng Tulisan
- 1982My Only LoveRicardo
- 1982Boy CondenadoChief Simón
- 1980MIssion Terrorize Panay
- 1980Apat Na Maria
- 1979Arrest Junior Bombay!
- 1979Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
- 1977The Captive VirginsKapitan Pablo
- 1976Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
- 1976The Rites of MayDr. Torres
- 1975Dung-awDiego Silang
- 1974Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of CaviteMalabanan
- 1974Happy Days Are Here AgainHimself
- 1968IgorotaPrince Kadangyan
- 1968Brides of BloodEsteban Powers
- 1968Manila, Open CityMarcos Liwag
- 1966This Is a Filipino
- 1966The Passionate StrangersRoberto Valdez
- 1963Ang Asawa Kong Barat
- 1962The Big Broadcast
- 1961Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?Waldo
- 1961Alyas Sakay
- 1961Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
- 19615 Yugto ng BuhaySecond Story
- 1960Pagpatak ng Ulan
- 1960Kuwintas ng Alaala
- 1960Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero
- 1959Kilabot Sa MakilingOscar
- 1958VenganzaSimon
- 1958Casa GrandeFirst Story
- 1956Higit sa Korona
- 1955Pilipino Kostum No Touch!
- 1955Banal o Makasalanan?Cornelius
- 1955Lapu-LapuLapu-Lapu
- 195412 Pares
- 1954Pasiya ng Langit
- 1954Hiram na Kasintahan
- 1954Hiram Na Asawa
- 1954Prinsipe TeñosoPrinsipe Teñoso
- 1953Luha at Musika
- 1953DagohoyDagohoy
- 1953Tatlong Labuyo
- 1952Rodrigo de VillaRodrigo de Villa
- 1952CorrectionalArmando
- 1951Nasaan Ka Giliw?
- 1950Four Aces
- 1950Siete Infantes de Lara
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