Mario Montenegro

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.8786

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Jul-1928

Age

(97 years old)

Place of Birth

Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines

Also Known As
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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.


Credits

The Passionate Strangers The Passionate Strangers (1966) Character: Roberto Valdez
An angry husband accidentally kills an old man while trying to find out where his wife and her Filipino lover are meeting. Because the old man had been trying to improve labor conditions for Filipino field workers, it is thought that the unsolved murder was politically motivated. This sparks labor riots.
Igorota Igorota (1968) Character: Prince Kadangyan
An Igorot maiden falls in love with a man from the city. They insist on being married, in spite of the protests of the families.
Adultery Adultery (1984) Character: N/A
Dreaming to be released from her miserable life of poverty, Aida, a waitress, abandons her bedridden father, her moralistic mother, her jobless brother and her good-for-nothing sister to live-in with her boyfriend Carding, whom she believes could give her salvation. But her plan only gives her more misfortunes. Carding gets jailed for drug peddling. Aida opts for an abortion. She later lives with a wealthy man to feul her ambition. Carding is released from prison and finds out about his wife's illicit affair.
Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez (1961) Character: N/A
A 1961 Filipino drama starring Paraluman and Mario Montenegro.
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas (1985) Character: N/A
Two young lovers navigate through their lives as a young, married couple in midst of their personal family issues and affairs.
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death Arnis: The Sticks Of Death (1986) Character: N/A
A man masters the ancient art of arnis with the help of his grandfather to get revenge on a group of crooks who attempted to beat him to death.
Dakpin si Junior Bombay! Dakpin si Junior Bombay! (1979) Character: N/A
A 1979 film by Maria Saret.
Ito ang Pilipino Ito ang Pilipino (1966) Character: N/A
This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa (1979) Character: N/A
A classic tale of revenge starring Fernando Poe Jr alongside his real-life brothers, Andy, Conrad, and Frederick Poe. Together, four brothers must put their differences aside and band together to avenge the brutal murder of their father by familiar enemies and finally put his memory to rest.
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod (1987) Character: N/A
A 1987 Filipino action film starring Rudy Fernandez.
Batas Sa Aking Kamay Batas Sa Aking Kamay (1987) Character: N/A
A story of a cop who put the law in his hand to avenge the death of his own family and parents.
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (1976) Character: N/A
A story about the life of Rosa Henson and Kumander Lawin.
Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite (1974) Character: Malabanan
A humble farmer turned town chief takes on the whole province either the authorities or bandits.
Dagohoy Dagohoy (1953) Character: Dagohoy
Dedicated to the valiant Boholano hero Francisco Dagohoy, this film shows the real causes that impelled the Dagohoy Uprising.
Hiram na Kasintahan Hiram na Kasintahan (1954) Character: N/A
A son of a rich man gives his son an ultimatum to merry or be written out of his will. The son had a best friend who has a girlfriend so the three decides to fool the father by pretending his best friend's girlfriend to be his.
Apat na Alas Apat na Alas (1950) Character: N/A
Four masked men fighting against the evils of this world. A costume picture about a medieval swashbuckler who redeems his family's honor.
Apat Na Maria Apat Na Maria (1980) Character: N/A
The bitter-sweet love affairs of four sisters with different outlooks and temperaments end in simultaneous weddings.
Kuwintas ng Alaala Kuwintas ng Alaala (1960) Character: N/A
An anthology of four stories that capture love and resilience. Featuring Sampaguita Pictures’ biggest stars.
Rodrigo de Villa Rodrigo de Villa (1952) Character: Rodrigo de Villa
A battle starts with invasion of Turkey to the Castille. Queen Isabella of Castille and Lozano betray King Alfonso and decide to help Turkey. Attacked from the external and internal sides, King Alfonso and his loyal swordsman Rodrigo de Villa are arrested, while Lozano and Isabella become the king and queen of Castille.
Venganza Venganza (1958) Character: Simon
Simon sets out to avenge his bride's death at the hands of the bandit Martinico and by accident, he captures Martinico's bride-to-be Belen and uses her to find Martinico.
Sigaw ng Katarungan Sigaw ng Katarungan (1984) Character: Lucio
An auto mechanic who believes in honest hard work is the illegitimate son of a rich man. He proves to be better than his father's legitimate children.
Laban Kung Laban Laban Kung Laban (1986) Character: Charlie Rubio
A young man, jilted by his girlfriend, join forces with an older man in avenging the death of his brother and fighting the ruling powers in their community.
Kilabot Sa Makiling Kilabot Sa Makiling (1959) Character: Oscar
A 1959 Filipino action drama starring Mario Montenegro and Lolita Rodriguez.
Boy Condenado Boy Condenado (1982) Character: Chief Simón
The accidental shooting of a young boy's mother weaves a plot of drugs, prostitution, and murder. Spurned by his father and jailed for hiding his mother's shame, the boy emerges from the smoke and flame to avenge his mother's death with a RAGING VENDETTA.
MIssion Terrorize Panay MIssion Terrorize Panay (1980) Character: N/A
A man's revolution and amnesty.
Alyas Sakay Alyas Sakay (1961) Character: N/A
The story of a barber from Tondo who led a pocket rebellion in Laguna against the American colonizers. To the ordinary people, the long-haired Sakay was some kind of folk hero, but to the American authorities he was a bandit, a murderer, a thief out to be captured and killed.
Happy Days Are Here Again Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) Character: Himself
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
My Only Love My Only Love (1982) Character: Ricardo
Billy and Cindy are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour. Young and confused by the whole situation, they try to look for answers, but the whole business of life is not as simple as it seems. Left with no choice but to come to terms with whatever it is that life presents, they rely on each other for emotional support. And in the process, they learn that despite their parents marital woes, much remains in life and love reserved for the two of them.
Pilipino Kostum No Touch! Pilipino Kostum No Touch! (1955) Character: N/A
Upon the advice of his heart, Arturo searches for the girl with whom he should settle down.
Doce Pares Doce Pares (1954) Character: N/A
Twelve adventurers set out to seek the holy grail.
Tatlong Labuyo Tatlong Labuyo (1953) Character: N/A
Tatlong labuyo: Directed by Richard Abelardo. With Delia Razon, Mario Montenegro, Tony Santos, Alfonso Carvajal.
Dung-Aw Dung-Aw (1975) Character: Diego Silang
Diego and Gabriela Silang are landed Ilocos natives disaffected with the imposition of the indulto de comercio (a law giving right to Spanish officials to buy rice and tobacco at the price they prefer). The year is 1762 and the British invade Manila, the childless couple is among the landowners denying aid to the Spaniards in thwarting the British. When the Spaniards in retaliation jail Diego, his wife gathers their confederates and leads the uprising herself.
Banal o Makasalanan? Banal o Makasalanan? (1955) Character: Cornelius
Salome, a seductive and alluring daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter to King Herodes, discovers faith and Christianity through her love for a Roman centurion named Cornelius.
Pasiya ng Langit Pasiya ng Langit (1954) Character: N/A
“Pasiya ng Langit” is the 1954 remake of “Sawing Gantimpala” (1940), now lost.
The Big Broadcast The Big Broadcast (1962) Character: N/A
Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next leading lady.
Correccional Correccional (1952) Character: Armando
The forthcoming wedding of Norma and Armando, a young lawyer, was supposed to be a great and wonderful event for the two, but everything went haywire.
Luha at Musika Luha at Musika (1953) Character: N/A
A man would receive an inheritance from his uncle but under one condition to stay away from music.
Nasaan Ka Giliw? Nasaan Ka Giliw? (1951) Character: N/A
A story about Teresita who grew up in an orphanage in the province and falls in love with Antonio a landowner from the metro.
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (1985) Character: Hari
Anthology features three family-friendly fantasy / horror tales; "Sleeping Beauty," "Zombies" and "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa." It's an adaptation of the radio drama series written by Severino Reyes, which was popular in the 1950s.
Lapu-Lapu Lapu-Lapu (1955) Character: Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu who defeated Spanish invaders on then land of Mactan.
Manila, Open City Manila, Open City (1968) Character: Marcos Liwag
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Prinsipe Teñoso Prinsipe Teñoso (1954) Character: Prinsipe Teñoso
Prince Teñoso who is exiled by his father, the king after freeing the pitiful giant from jail. In gratitude, the giant gives Teñoso a magic handkerchief that can tame animals and can give him his wishes. As a beggar, Teñoso is despised by the princes, the king's soon-to-be sons-in-law, but eventually is recognized as the hero responsible for curing the king's illness, and winning the king's battles against the moors.
Brides of Blood Brides of Blood (1968) Character: Esteban Powers
Americans investigating the results of nuclear radiation discover a man-eating monster on a remote island.
Itim Itim (1976) Character: Dr. Torres
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (1987) Character: Don Ignacio
A riches story amidst the filth and squalor of the Smokey Mountain. A scavenger among the garbage who had to carry her crippled mother on her back while begging on the steps of the Manila Cathedral. Raped by an unknown man she left her poverty laden existence and won success as a singer.
Miguelito: Batang Rebelde Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985) Character: Vic Gaerlan
A young boy discovers his politician father's corruption and cruelty as he discovers his real mother is a victim of his own father's immorality and violence.
Mga Bilanggong Birhen Mga Bilanggong Birhen (1977) Character: Kapitan Pablo
A tale of two unwed sisters whose lives have been imprisoned by their father.



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