Mario Montenegro
Known for Acting
Born July 25, 1928
Died August 27, 1988
Place of Birth Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
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
1968
as Esteban Powers
Miguelito
1985
as Vic Gaerlan
Cry of Justice
1984
as Lucio
Manila, Open City
1968
as Marcos Liwag
The Rites of May
1976
as Dr. Torres
Venganza
1958
as Simon
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Hari
Casa Grande
1958
as First Story
Rage of Justice
1987
Dagohoy
1953
as Dagohoy
The Captive Virgins
1977
as Kapitan Pablo
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
1985
Pilipino Kostum No Touch!
1955
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
as Himself
Pieta
1983
Dung-aw
1975
as Diego Silang
Hiram na Kasintahan
1954
I Carry the World
1987
as Don Ignacio
Four Aces
1950
Page 1 of 3