Mario Montenegro

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Brides of Blood (1968) — Esteban Powers
2. The Rites of May (1976) — Dr. Torres
3. I Carry the World (1987) — Don Ignacio
4. Miguelito (1985) — Vic Gaerlan
5. Dung-aw (1975) — Diego Silang
6. Manila, Open City (1968) — Marcos Liwag
7. The Captive Virgins (1977) — Kapitan Pablo
8. Cry of Justice (1984) — Lucio
9. Laban Kung Laban (1986) — Charlie Rubio
10. Kilabot Sa Makiling (1959) — Oscar
11. My Only Love (1982) — Ricardo
12. Lapu-Lapu (1955) — Lapu-Lapu
13. Adultery (1984)
14. Arnis: The Sticks Of Death (1986)
15. Boy Condenado (1982) — Chief Simón
16. The Big Broadcast (1962)
17. Rage of Justice (1987)
18. Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez (1961)
19. Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) — Himself
20. Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas (1985)
21. Kuwintas ng Alaala (1960)
22. 5 Yugto ng Buhay (1961) — Second Story
23. Apat Na Maria (1980)
24. Casa Grande (1958) — First Story
25. The Passionate Strangers (1966) — Roberto Valdez
26. Igorota (1968) — Prince Kadangyan
27. Rodrigo de Villa (1952) — Rodrigo de Villa
28. The Tales of Grandmother Basyang (1985) — Hari
29. This Is a Filipino (1966)
30. Alyas Sakay (1961)
31. Pieta (1983)
32. Prinsipe Teñoso (1954) — Prinsipe Teñoso
33. Venganza (1958) — Simon
34. Banal o Makasalanan? (1955) — Cornelius
35. Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa (1979)
36. Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite (1974) — Malabanan
37. Ito Ba ang Aking Ina? (1961) — Waldo
38. Four Aces (1950)
39. Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod (1987)
40. Hiram na Kasintahan (1954)