Mario Montenegro
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
Dung-aw
Brides of Blood
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
I Carry the World
Cry of Justice
Pieta
Miguelito
Boy Condenado
The Passionate Strangers
Adultery
Casa Grande
Igorota
Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
The Captive Virgins
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
This Is a Filipino
Happy Days Are Here Again
Luha at Musika