Michael Sager

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Michael Sager
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Sager in December 2023
Born
Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager

(2003-02-05) February 5, 2003 (age 22)
Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines
Years active2022–present
Agents
Height180 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 gained public recognition as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition .

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Early life

Michael Sager [3] was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan, Marinduque. [4] He migrated to Canada with his family, [5] where he pursued his studies. At age 16, Sager began working as an ice cream scooper before becoming a sales associate in a store. [6] [7]

Career

Early roles

Sager’s first television appearance was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film Descendants . [8] He also appeared as an extra in productions by Netflix and Nickelodeon. [9]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sager attempted to audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity . Although he was initially set to audition for the teen edition in 2022, [9] he instead became one of 17 artists handpicked by talent manager Johnny Manahan to join Sparkada, a youth-oriented group under Sparkle GMA Artist Center. [10] He was introduced on the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays . [11] Sager portrayed Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms . [12] He was paired with fellow All-Out Sundays cast member Zephanie as a love team. Their first project together was #Frenemies, the first installment of the youth-oriented anthology Sparkle U . [13] They reprised their roles in the third installment, #SoundTrip. [9]

Hosting and recent projects

In July 2023, following the controversial departure of the original hosts, Sager joined the TAPE Inc. version of the noontime show Eat Bulaga! as a co-host. [14] Along with co-hosts Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos, and Kimpoy Feliciano, they formed the all-male group "Chaleco Boys." [15] The show was later renamed Tahanang Pinakamasaya! after TVJ won the copyright infringement case. [16]

The same year, Sager made his film debut as Gab in Five Breakups and a Romance , starring Alden Richards and Julia Montes. [17] In 2024, he landed a main role in Shining Inheritance , the Philippine adaptation of the Korean drama Brilliant Legacy . He also starred in the 2025 mini-series My Ilonggo Girl alongside Jillian Ward. [14]

In March 2025, Sager was revealed as part of the initial lineup of housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: CelebrityCollab Edition, where he gained further attention under the moniker “Ang Diligent Wonder Son ng Marinduque.” [11] [14] He was evicted on Day 63 with fellow duo-partner, Emilio Daez. [18]

In July 2025, Sager also appeared in an episode of Rainbow Rumble aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV [19] .

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
Film
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2015 Descendants Back-Up Dancer
2023 Five Breakups and a Romance GabSupport Role [17]
TBAHuwag Kang Titingin†TBA [20]
Television
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2022–present All-Out Sundays HimselfPerformer / Co-host [21]
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTokKap. ReySupporting role
2022; 2023; 2024–present TiktoClock HimselfGuest (2022-2023)
Co-host (2024-present)
2022; 2024 Sarap, 'Di Ba? Guest [22]
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol ParolGrantSupporting role [23]
2022–2023 Unang Hirit HimselfSegment host / UH Funliner
Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo DaejeonPerformer
2023 Luv Is: Caught In His ArmsSean Owen Yujuico FerellSupporting role [24]
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda HimselfGuest [25]
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Miko de OcampoRecurring role [26]
2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! HimselfCo-host
2023 Sparkle U: #FrenemiesMarco Roy IgnacioSupporting role [27]
2023–2024Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year SpecialHimselfPerformer
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya! Co-host
Sparkle U: #SoundTripMarco Roy IgnacioMain role
Running Man Philippines HimselfGuest [28]
It's Showtime
2024–2025 Shining Inheritance Euan dela CostaMain role
2025 My Ilonggo Girl Francis Palma
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition HimselfHousemate
Rainbow Rumble Contestant [29]
Music videos
YearTitleArtistRef.
2022Luv Is VXON ft. Zephanie

Discography

Single
YearTitleFeatured artistNoteLabelRef.
2023Love Is Us Always and Forever Zephanie GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingleGMA Playlist [30]
2024Alam ng Puso Ko Kate Valdez Shining Inheritance OST

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
20237th Asia Pacific Luminare AwardsMost Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor Of The YearHimselfWon [31]
20256th VP Choice AwardsBest TV Actor (Daytime) of the Year Shining Inheritance Won [32]

References

  1. ↑ Sparkle GMA Artist Center. "Sparkle GMA Artist Center Profile "Michael Sager"". GMA Network.com.
  2. ↑ "Michael Sager's Cornerstone Entertaintment Profile". cornerstoneent.ph.
  3. 1 2 Pornel, Atom. "Sparkada Michael Sager at Sean Lucas, future matinee idols ng GMA | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". pikapika.ph. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Sparkle artist Michael Sager, spends Holy Week as a 'Morion' in Marinduque". PALAWAN NEWS. April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Daniel, idolo ng isang Canadian teen". HATAW! D'yaryo ng Bayan. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Napoles, Jimboy. "Michael Sager used to work as an ice cream scooper in Canada before entering showbiz". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Who is Michael Sager? Get to know GMA-7's new leading man". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  8. ↑ "The jaw-dropping looks of Sparkle heartthrob Michael Sager". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  9. 1 2 3 Tomada, Nathalie. "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  11. 1 2 Fernando, Jefferson (2025-03-16). "Michael Sager: The diligent wonder son of Marinduque". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ "GMA Network's new youth-oriented series 'Sparkle U' starts its classes on Oct. 1". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  14. 1 2 3 Fernando, Jefferson (2025-03-11). "From Marinduque to Stardom: Michael Sager's rise to fame". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
  15. ↑ Napoles, Jimboy. "Chaleco Boys ng 'Eat Bulaga,' bagong all-male group na magpapakilig tuwing tanghalian". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  16. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer. "'Tahanang Pinakamasaya': TAPE drops 'Eat Bulaga' name for noontime show". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  17. 1 2 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.
  18. ↑ "Michael Sager and Emilio Daez evicted from 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". GMA News Online. 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
  19. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. 2025-07-28.
  20. ↑ Kang, Kristine. "The star-studded 'Huwag Kang Titingin' storycon". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  21. ↑ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  22. ↑ Aquino, Maine (2022-08-30). "Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Masayang games at challenges with Sparkle young talents". GMA Network . Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  23. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (2022-12-01). "Daig Kayo Ng Lola: Carol Parol". GMA Network . Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  24. ↑ Cruz, Angel Javier. "Sparkada's heartthrobs talk about their love language". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  25. ↑ Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: 'Luv Is' boys, sinabing official na raw ang Team Jolly! (Episode 8). GMA Network. 2023-02-01.
  26. ↑ Chua, E. J. "Michael Sager, gumaganap na pasyente ni Doc Analyn sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  27. ↑ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Shayne Sava, Abdul Raman headline '#LikeForLike,' the first story of 'Sparkle U'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  28. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2024). "Running Man Philippines: Michael Sager, bumilib sa competitive spirit ni Alessandra de Rossi". GMA Network .
  29. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. 2025-07-28.
  30. ↑ "'Love Is Us Always and Forever' by Zephanie and Michael Sager, now available for streaming | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  31. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne. "Michael Sager recognized in the 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  32. ↑ 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.
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