Michael Sager | |
|---|---|
 Sager in December 2023 | |
| Born | Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager February 5, 2003 Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Agents | |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Website | Official website |
Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, and host.[3] He is known for his role as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.[4]
Early life
[edit]Michael Sager[3] was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan, Marinduque, an island province in the Philippines.[5] At 3 years old, he migrated to Canada with his family,[6] where he pursued his studies. At age 16, Sager began working as an ice cream scooper before becoming a sales associate in a store.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Early roles
[edit]Sager's first appearance on live television was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film Descendants.[9] He later worked as an extra in productions for Netflix and Nickelodeon.[10]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sager attempted to audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity. Although initially set to audition for the Teen Edition in 2022,[10] he was instead selected as one of 17 artists chosen by talent manager Johnny Manahan to join Sparkada, a youth-oriented group under Sparkle GMA Artist Center.[11] He was formally introduced on the variety program All-Out Sundays.[12]
Sager portrayed Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms.[13] He was later paired with fellow All-Out Sundays cast member Zephanie as part of a love team. Their first project together was #Frenemies, the initial installment of the anthology series Sparkle U.[14] They reprised their roles in the third installment, #SoundTrip.[10]
In July 2023, Sager joined the TAPE Inc. version of the noontime show Eat Bulaga! as a co-host following the departure of its original hosts.[15] Alongside Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos, and Kimpoy Feliciano, he became part of the all-male group known as the "Chaleco Boys".[16] The program was later renamed Tahanang Pinakamasaya! after TVJ Productions won a copyright infringement case.[17]
Sager made his film debut in 2023 as Gab in Five Breakups and a Romance, starring Alden Richards and Julia Montes.[18] In 2024, he played a main role in Shining Inheritance, the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean drama Brilliant Legacy. He later appeared in the 2025 mini-series My Ilonggo Girl alongside Jillian Ward.[15]
In March 2025, Sager was announced as part of the initial lineup of housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, where he was given the moniker "Ang Diligent Wonder Son ng Marinduque".[12][15] He was evicted on Day 49 of the competition together with fellow duo partner Emilio Daez.[19]
In July 2025, Sager appeared in an episode of Rainbow Rumble, which aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and All TV.[20]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Descendants | Back-Up Dancer | ||
| 2023 | Five Breakups and a Romance | Gab | Support Role | [18] |
| 2025 | Opposites Almost Attract | Lead Role | [18] | |
| TBA | Huwag Kang Titingin † | TBA | [21] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Performer / Co-host | [22] |
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTok | Kap. Rey | Supporting role | |
| 2022; 2023; 2024–present | TiktoClock | Himself | Guest (2022-2023) Co-host (2024–present) |
|
| 2022; 2024 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Guest | [23] | |
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol | Grant | Supporting role | [24] |
| 2022–2023 | Unang Hirit | Himself | Segment host / UH Funliner | |
| Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Performer | |||
| 2023 | Luv Is: Caught In His Arms | Sean Owen Yujuico Ferell | Supporting role | [25] |
| Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Himself | Guest | [26] | |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Miko de Ocampo | Recurring role | [27] | |
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Co-host | |
| 2023 | Sparkle U: #Frenemies | Marco Roy Ignacio | Supporting role | [28] |
| 2023–2024 | Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | Himself | Performer | |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | Co-host | ||
| Sparkle U: #SoundTrip | Marco Roy Ignacio | Main role | ||
| Running Man Philippines | Himself | Guest | [29] | |
| It's Showtime | ||||
| 2024–2025 | Shining Inheritance | Euan dela Costa | Main role | |
| 2025 | My Ilonggo Girl | Francis Palma | ||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Himself | Housemate | ||
| Rainbow Rumble | Contestant | [20] |
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Luv Is | VXON ft. Zephanie |
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Featured artist | Note | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Love Is Us Always and Forever" | Zephanie | GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingle | GMA Playlist | [30] |
| 2024 | "Alam ng Puso Ko" | Kate Valdez | Shining Inheritance OST |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor of the Year | Himself | Won | [31] |
| 2025 | 6th VP Choice Awards | Best TV Actor (Daytime) of the Year | Shining Inheritance | Won | [32] |
References
[edit]- ^ Sparkle GMA Artist Center. "Sparkle GMA Artist Center Profile "Michael Sager"". GMA Network.com.
- ^ "Michael Sager's Cornerstone Entertaintment Profile". cornerstoneent.ph.
- ^ a b Pornel, Atom. "Sparkada Michael Sager at Sean Lucas, future matinee idols ng GMA | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". pikapika.ph. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Carreon, Mark Joseph F. "Michael Sager explores Bicol's scenic spots and spicy flavors". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ "Sparkle artist Michael Sager, spends Holy Week as a 'Morion' in Marinduque". PALAWAN NEWS. April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ "Daniel, idolo ng isang Canadian teen". HATAW! D'yaryo ng Bayan. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "Michael Sager used to work as an ice cream scooper in Canada before entering showbiz". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Who is Michael Sager? Get to know GMA-7's new leading man". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ^ "The jaw-dropping looks of Sparkle heartthrob Michael Sager". GMA Network. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c Tomada, Nathalie. "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". Philstar. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Fernando, Jefferson (March 16, 2025). "Michael Sager: The diligent wonder son of Marinduque". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Wattpad (June 16, 2023). "Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and the Philippines' GMA-7 Announce "LUV IS" Limited Series Adaptations of Hit Wattpad Webnovels". Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "GMA Network's new youth-oriented series 'Sparkle U' starts its classes on Oct. 1". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Fernando, Jefferson (March 11, 2025). "From Marinduque to Stardom: Michael Sager's rise to fame". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "Chaleco Boys ng 'Eat Bulaga,' bagong all-male group na magpapakilig tuwing tanghalian". GMA Network. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "'Tahanang Pinakamasaya': TAPE drops 'Eat Bulaga' name for noontime show". Philstar. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c Mataro, R. J. (October 14, 2023). "Alden Richards admits he wasn't in a good place when filming for 'Five Break Ups and A Romance'". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Sager and Emilio Daez evicted from 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". GMA News Online. April 26, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. July 28, 2025.
- ^ Kang, Kristine. "The star-studded 'Huwag Kang Titingin' storycon". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
- ^ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (2022-08-30). "Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Masayang games at challenges with Sparkle young talents". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (2022-12-01). "Daig Kayo Ng Lola: Carol Parol". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Cruz, Angel Javier. "Sparkada's heartthrobs talk about their love language". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: 'Luv Is' boys, sinabing official na raw ang Team Jolly! (Episode 8). GMA Network. 2023-02-01.
- ^ Chua, E. J. "Michael Sager, gumaganap na pasyente ni Doc Analyn sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Shayne Sava, Abdul Raman headline '#LikeForLike,' the first story of 'Sparkle U'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2024). "Running Man Philippines: Michael Sager, bumilib sa competitive spirit ni Alessandra de Rossi". GMA Network.
- ^ "'Love Is Us Always and Forever' by Zephanie and Michael Sager, now available for streaming | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Michael Sager recognized in the 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Sedero, Lei Arthreo (2025-01-29). "6th VP Choice Awards: Official Nominees for Entertainment and Lifestyle". Your Guide to the Big City. Retrieved 2025-05-30.