Mario Montenegro

Acting

Born 1928-07-25 · died 1988-08-27 · Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines

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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

Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng BukasApat Na MariaHappy Days Are Here AgainRodrigo de VillaIgorotaDalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez5 Yugto ng BuhayAlyas SakayKuwintas ng AlaalaManila, Open City