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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758332268407image0.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Cesar Montano promotes new film ‘Selda Tres.’ Josh Mercado"/>Cesar Montano promotes new film ‘Selda Tres.’  Josh Mercado</div>Actor Cesar Montano, looking upbeat after years away from media conferences, spoke with ABS-CBN News following the press launch of his Sinag Maynila Film Festival entry “Selda Tres.” True to form, he gamely answered every question — including those about the latest controversy involving one of his daughters.Some internet users on Facebook and TikTok have spread claims that Montano and Sunshine Cruz’s youngest daughter is pregnant. Others have gone further, posting malicious content about the closeness and dynamics between Cruz’s boyfriend, Atong Ang, and her daughters with Montano.Cruz immediately slammed these netizens for disseminating false information, stating, &quot;Fake news po ang lahat ng ito.&quot;Meanwhile, when asked about his reaction to fake news peddlers, Montano told ABS-CBN News, “Hindi na pinapansin ‘yun.”The seasoned actor paused and smiled before telling online users who spread misinformation, &quot;They don&#x27;t deserve any reaction.&quot;Montano also told ABS-CBN News that when he chose to be picky about showbiz projects, he turned to painting.“I’m busy now painting. I have an ongoing exhibition with Ivan Acuña at Nustar Hotel in Cebu. Pero may upcoming [exhibit] ako sa November dito sa UP Town Center, sa gallery. Solo naman ‘yun,” he revealed.When did his love of painting begin? “Matagal na. Elementary pa lang, mahilig na ako. ‘Yan ang laman ng notebook ko,” he responded.He also discussed his next project with his son Diego Loyzaga, whom he compared to himself when he was younger.“Mayroon kaming pinag-uusapan ng anak ko na si Diego. He’s so busy. Sabi ko, ganoon ako rati — wala na akong time para huminga. Nag-o-overlap ‘yung pelikula ko before. Ngayon, kailangang mag-relax na lang that’s why I went back to painting,” he said.“I’m proud dahil he’s working so hard. Nakikita ko sa kanya ‘yung sarili ko kung paano magtrabaho,” he added.His message to his son and daughters, who are all in showbusiness: “Keep your feet on the ground and always give thanks to God. Never forget to pray day and night.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758332491659image2.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="(From left) Director GB Sampedro, Cesar Montano, Carla Abellana, and JM de Guzman are part of this year’s Sinag Maynila with their movie &#x27;Selda Tres.&#x27; Josh Mercado"/>(From left) Director GB Sampedro, Cesar Montano, Carla Abellana, and JM de Guzman are part of this year’s Sinag Maynila with their movie &#x27;Selda Tres.&#x27; Josh Mercado</div>&quot;Selda Tres,&quot; directed by GB Sampedro, written by Eric Ramos, and produced by Alex Rodriguez and Five 2 Seven Entertainment Production, stars Carla Abellana, JM de Guzman, Aaron Villaflor, Kier Legaspi, Victor Neri, Isay Alvarez, Jeffrey Tam, Perla Bautista, Tanjo Villoso, and Johnny Revilla, in addition to Montano.It is a feature film finalist at Sinag Maynila 2025, which will be shown from September 24 to 30 at Gateway 2, Trinoma, Market Market, SM MOA and Fairview, and Robinsons Manila and Antipolo.“Selda Tres is a film about the search for justice in a world tainted by injustice. It exposes a system plagued by corruption, while also telling a story of family, love, and sacrifice,” the director said.

Cesar Montano broke his media hiatus at the launch of 'Selda Tres,' where he addressed rumors about his daughter with trademark candor.

Cesar Montano broke his media hiatus at the launch of ' Selda Tres,' where he addressed rumors about his daughter with trademark candor.

Cesar Montano dismisses fake news on daughter’s pregnancy

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Cesar Montano dismisses fake news on daughter’s pregnancy

Josh Mercado

Published September 20, 2025 09:45 AM PHT

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