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Mario Montenegro
Born 1928-07-25Pagsanjan, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
I Carry the WorldDon IgnacioRage of JusticeRoleHumanda Ka... Ikaw ang SusunodRoleArnis: The Sticks Of DeathRoleLaban Kung LabanCharlie RubioThe Tales of Grandmother BasyangHariMiguelitoVic GaerlanKay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng BukasRoleAdulteryRoleCry of JusticeLucioPietaRoleAnak Ng TulisanRoleMy Only LoveRicardoBoy CondenadoChief SimónMIssion Terrorize PanayRoleApat Na MariaRoleArrest Junior Bombay!RoleIsa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa IsaRoleThe Captive VirginsKapitan PabloAng Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander LawinRoleThe Rites of MayDr. TorresDung-awDiego SilangKapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of CaviteMalabananHappy Days Are Here AgainHimself