Mario Montenegro

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

July 25, 1928

Died

August 27, 1988 (60 years old)

Place of Birth

Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines

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

Acting