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Mario Montenegro

Mario Montenegro

Acting·1928–1988·55 films

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

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