Mario Montenegro
Acting
Born July 25, 1928 · Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
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.
Known For · 40 titles
Boy Condenado
Banal o Makasalanan?
Correctional
Hiram na Kasintahan
Hiram Na Asawa
Brides of Blood
Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
Higit sa Korona
Miguelito
Cry of Justice
Anak Ng Tulisan
I Carry the World
5 Yugto ng Buhay
Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?
Igorota
Lapu-Lapu
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Manila, Open City
Pasiya ng Langit
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
This Is a Filipino
The Rites of May
My Only Love
The Captive Virgins
Dung-aw
Laban Kung Laban
The Big Broadcast
Kilabot Sa Makiling
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite
Rage of Justice
Prinsipe Teñoso
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death
Arrest Junior Bombay!
Venganza
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Happy Days Are Here Again
Tatlong Labuyo
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
Four Aces