Michael Sager

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Michael Sager
Born
Michael Jericho Sager

(2003-02-05) February 5, 2003 (age 21)
Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • dancer
  • singer
  • host
Years active2022–present
Agents
Height
  • 5’11”ft/in
  • 180.3cm

Michael Jericho Sager [3] (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, dancer, singer and host. He is currently serving as one of the co-hosts in variety show All-Out Sundays . [4]

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Life and career

Sager was born in Gasan, Marinduque. [5] He migrated in Canada with his family, [6] where he studied, first worked as an ice cream scooper and sales associate in a store. [7]

His first television appearance was in a Disney Channel movie Descendants, as one of the backup dancers. [8] Other than Disney, he was also an extra in films produced by Netflix and Nickelodeon. [9]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sager attempted to audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity . As he flew back to the Philippines in 2022, he was supposed to audition for its teens edition, [9] but at the same time, Sparkle GMA Artist Center formed a youth-oriented group of newest artists titled "Sparkada", eventually becoming one of the 17 members handpicked and discovered by star builder Johnny Manahan. [10] Sager is introduced in the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays .

He portrayed the role of Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms. [11]

Sager is paired along with his fellow All-Out Sundays mainstay Zephanie, and later became a loveteam. [12] Their first series together is #Frenemies, the first installment of youth-oriented anthology Sparkle U . [13] They later reprised their respective roles in its third installment, #SoundTrip.

Months after the controversial departure of original hosts due to a dispute, Sager joined the TAPE Inc. iteration of longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga! as one of the co-hosts in July 2023. He became part of an all-male group "Chaleco Boys", along with his fellow co-hosts Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos and Kimpoy Feliciano. [14] The show was later renamed as Tahanang Pinakamasaya! , after TVJ won the copyright infringement case. [15]

He marked his movie debut via Alden Richards and Julia Montes-led Five Breakups and a Romance , as part of the supporting cast. [16]

In 2024, Sager is set to portray a role in Shining Inheritance, the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Brilliant Legacy .

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesNetworkRef.
2022–present All-Out Sundays HimselfPerformer / Co-host GMA Network [17]
2022; 2023 Family Feud Philippines Guest (Team Sparkada Boys, 2022 / Team Chaleco Boys, 2023)
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTokKap. ReySupporting role
2022; 2023; 2024 TiktoClock HimselfGuest
2022; 2024 Sarap, 'Di Ba? [18]
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol ParolGrantSupporting role [19]
2022–23 Unang Hirit HimselfSegment host / UH Funliner
Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo DaejeonPerformer
2023 Luv Is: Caught In His ArmsSean Owen Yujuico FerellSupporting role [20]
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda HimselfGuest [21]
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Miko de OcampoRecurring role [22]
2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! HimselfCo-host
2023 Sparkle U: #FrenemiesMarco Roy IgnacioSupporting role [23]
2023–24Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year SpecialHimselfPerformer
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya! HimselfCo-host
Sparkle U: #SoundTripMarco Roy IgnacioMain role
Running Man Philippines HimselfGuest [24]
Shining InheritanceMain role
Film
YearTitleRoleProduction companyRef.
2023 Five Breakups and a Romance Calvin Sandoval GMA Pictures / Cornerstone Studios / Myriad Entertainment [16]

Discography

Single
YearTitleFeatured artistNoteLabelRef.
2023Love Is Us Always and Forever Zephanie GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingleGMA Playlist [25]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
20237th Asia Pacific Luminare AwardsMost Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor Of The YearWon [26]

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