He started in show business as a stuntman.[2] He played roles in numerous B movies. He then played major roles in several action movies and a brief television career playing the lead role in the television sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis.
His breakout role is his portrayal of José Rizal, the Philippine National Hero in the film José Rizal. The film is unprecedented as it portrays Philippine society during Spanish colonization of the Philippines and its relevance up to the present day.
He has won numerous acting awards Panaghoy sa Suba (The Call of the River), José Rizal, Muro Ami (Reef Hunters) and Bagong Buwan (New Moon).
Aside from acting, Montano also embarked on a singing career, with the release of his music album Subok lang or Just try in 2000. He has also ventured into film production as well as directing, with Panaghoy sa Suba as his directorial film debut.
After his first Hollywood movie The Great Raid with Benjamin Bratt, he was cast in another Hollywood movie Another Deep Breath' which was never actually shot.
In May 2007, he unsuccessfully ran for senate under the coalition Team Unity (TU). GMA news reported that he lost about P40 million worth of endorsement for running in public office.[citation needed]
On July 13, 2010 Montano officially became a contract artist of GMA Network after signing a two-year exclusive contract with the said network.[3]
In 2012, he left GMA 7 to continue doing planned programs for Home Network ABS-CBN
Filmography
| Year | Title | Main Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Hitman | Ben | Viva Films & CM Films |
| 2011 | Biktima | Mark de la Cruz | Alba Productions |
| 2011 | Andres de Saya | Andres Taguyod | (GMA Network) |
| 2010 | Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | Challenger | (GMA Network) |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Romano Sebastian | (GMA Network) |
| 2010 | Hole in The Wall | Guest Host | (GMA Network) |
| 2009 | Wowowee | Himself | Guest Co-Host (ABS-CBN) |
| 2008–2010 | The Singing Bee | Himself | Host (ABS-CBN) |
| 2008 | Palos | Fabio Cassimir / Palos | Main Role (ABS-CBN) |
| 2008 | Pinoy Mano-Mano The Celebrity Boxing Challenge | Himself | host (ABS-CBN) |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Pancho Pistolero | guest cast (GMA Network) |
| 2006 | Ligalig | MMFF Entry | |
| 2006 | The Rootcutter | tugshk | pre-production |
| 2006 | Batang Maynila | Ralph Clinton Palomeno | Director |
| 2006 | Ang Pagbabalik ng Bituin: a mega celebration | Himself | performer |
| 2005 | Dagohoy | Dagohoy / Jeremiah Roxas | |
| 2005 | Balangiga Massacre | Ralph Palomeno | |
| 2005 | The Great Raid | Guerilla Leader Captain Juan Pajota | Miramax Films |
| 2004 | 30th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines Awards Night | Himself-awardee | TV |
| 2004 | Panaghoy sa Suba (The Call of the River) | Duroy | actor, director, producer |
| 2003 | Chavit Singson Story | Chavit Singson | |
| 2003 | Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis | Buboy Magtanggol / Sean Serrano | |
| 2002 | Kapalaran | Himself | TV series |
| 2001 | Lakas Sambayanan (People Power) | No data | |
| 2001 | Bagong Buwan (aka New Moon) | Ahmad Ibn Ismael | |
| 2001 | Mananabas: Mga ligaw na talahib (aka The Reaper) | No data | Writer |
| 2001 | Alas dose | Titus | |
| 2001 | Larawan | ???? | (TV Mini Series) GMA Network |
| 2001 | Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Angelique | Cameo | |
| 2001 | Hostage | Jimmy Pizarro | Actor, Writer |
| 1999 | Muro Ami (aka Reef Hunters) | Fredo | |
| 1999 | Bullet | Bullet | actor, line producer (Viva films) |
| 1999 | Type kita, walang kokontra | Victor | Star Cinema with John Regala and Dayanara Torres, directed by Toto Natividad |
| 1999 | Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis | Buboy Magtanggol | TV series with Maricel Soriano (ABS-CBN) |
| 1998 | José Rizal | José Rizal | |
| 1998 | Warfreak: Walang sinasanto, walang pinapatawad (Warfreak) | Jack Llamas | Viva Films (Released Date: 25 November 1998) |
| 1998 | Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang probinsyanong wais | Cameo | |
| 1998 | Kasangga Kahit Kailan | Bardo Santa Mesa/Benjie Borres | Neo Films (Released Date: 22 July 1998) |
| 1997 | Sanggano | Diego | |
| 1997 | Wala nang iibigin pa | Daniel | |
| 1997 | Kadre | Ruben Torres | |
| 1997 | Pusakal | Banjo | Solar Films (Released Date: 4 June 1997) |
| 1997 | Batas ko'y bala | Guiller | Mega Vision Films (Released Date: 11 September 1996) |
| 1996 | Bilang na ang araw mo | Raphael Villegas | Neo Films (Released Date: 12 June 1996) |
| 1996 | Kung kaya mo, kaya ko rin | Mac | |
| 1996 | Utol | Jaime Cordero | |
| 1995 | The Lilian Velez Story | Narding Anzures | |
| 1995 | Silakbo | Andy | |
| 1995 | Asero | Victor | |
| 1995 | Manalo, matalo, mahal kita | Jack | |
| 1994 | Talahib at Rosas | Jacob | |
| 1993 | Antipolo Massacre | Winifredo Masagca | |
| 1993 | Markadong Hudas | Daniel Braganza | |
| 1993 | Alyas Waway | Leonardo delos Reyes/Waway | Moviestars Production (Released Date: 13 October 1993) |
| 1993 | Ikaw lang | Alfred | Moviestars Production (Released Date: 25 August 1993) |
| 1992 | Eh! Kasi Bata | Glen | |
| 1992 | Sumayaw Ka Salome | Anton | |
| 1992 | Hiram na Mukha | Julio | |
| 1991 | Kapag nag-abot ang langit at lupa | Hamil | |
| 1991 | Ganito Ba Ang Umibig? | Armand | |
| 1991 | Mainit, masarap... parang kaning isusubo | ||
| 1990 | Hindi Laruan ang Puso | Mark | |
| 1990 | Machete: Istatwang buhay | Machete | |
| 1989 | Ako ang batas: General Karingal | Lt. Reyes | |
| 1989 | Sagot ng Puso | Efren | |
| 1989 | Kasalanan ang buhayin ka | Jimie | |
| 1989 | Bihagin ang dalagang ito | Hector | |
| 1989 | Kokak | Ralph Palomeno | |
| 1989 | Lihim ng Golden Buddha | No data | |
| 1989 | Ang bukas ay akin | Predo | |
| 1988 | Puso sa puso | Noel | |
| 1983 | Broken Marriage | Ralph Palomeno | |
| 1982 | Relasyon | Ralph Palomeno | |
| 1982 | Ang Tapang Para sa Lahat! | Young Alex | |
| 1982 | Annabelle Huggins Story | Ralph Palomeno | |
| 1981 | Waway[19] | Waway | |
| 1981 | Agos [19] | No data | with Gretchen Barreto |
| 1980 | Regal Shocker[19] | No data | |
| Itak[19] | No data | ||
| 1979 | The Maricel Soriano Drama Special[19] | No data |
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