Mario Montenegro
Mario Montenegro | |
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Montenegro in Dagohoy (1953) | |
| Born | Roger Collin Macalalag July 25, 1928 |
| Died | August 27, 1988 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–1988 |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Valeen Montenegro (granddaughter) |
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.