Mario Montenegro
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1928-07-25 · Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
- Died
- 1988-08-27
Known for
- Brides of Blood (1968) — Esteban Powers
- The Rites of May (1976) — Dr. Torres
- I Carry the World (1987) — Don Ignacio
- Miguelito (1985) — Vic Gaerlan
- Dung-aw (1975) — Diego Silang
- Manila, Open City (1968) — Marcos Liwag
- The Captive Virgins (1977) — Kapitan Pablo
- Cry of Justice (1984) — Lucio
- Laban Kung Laban (1986) — Charlie Rubio
- Kilabot Sa Makiling (1959) — Oscar
- My Only Love (1982) — Ricardo
- Lapu-Lapu (1955) — Lapu-Lapu
- Adultery (1984)
- Arnis: The Sticks Of Death (1986)
- Boy Condenado (1982) — Chief Simón
- The Big Broadcast (1962)