Actor Cesar Montano had already transferred to TV5. Cesar decided to jump ship to the Kapatid Network after his one-year contract with GMA7 expired.
Cesar Montano's last project with GMA7 was the sitcom Andres de Saya where he starred opposite now Kapamilya Iza Calzado. The show ended last August 2011. Prior to that, he did the telefantasya Ilumina.
Before deciding to transfer to TV5, Cesar admitted that his camp has been negotiating with ABS-CBN. Last February, Cesar was actively seen in the Kapamilya network where he did several guesting including being a 'Hurado' in It's Showtime, a live interview in Ikaw Na! segment of late night newscast Bandila and an appearance on GGV season 2 first episode.
Cesar Montano said that his contract with TV5 will be per project as of now. As his first project with the Kapatid network, Cesar will be the main host of TV5's newest artista search, Artista Academy which promises P10 million, fame and stardom for winners.
Cesar Montano is set to play Andres Bonifacio in the historical action film, El Presidente, one of the eight official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. He will be joined by Gov. ER Ejercito, Cristine Reyes and Nora Aunor.