Actor info
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Name :
Mario Montenegro
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Born :
July 25, 1928 in Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines (60 years at death)
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Died :
August 27, 1988
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
60 films (1950–1987)
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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.
Notable films
- I Carry the World (1987) as Don Ignacio
- Cordillera (1986) as Manuel
- Miguelito (1985) as Vic Gaerlan
- Boy Condenado (1982) as Chief Simón
- Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez (1961)
