Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor and host,[3] he is best known for being as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition[4] and in his other TV roles, including Shining Inheritance as Euan D. dela Costa, My Ilonggo Girl as Francis Palma and he currently stars opposite Zephanie Dimaranan and Olive May in the musical drama series Born to Shine as Nate Pascual-Lim.
Michael Sager | |
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 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 |
Early life
editMichael 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
editEarly roles
editSager'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 | Calvin Sandoval | Support Role | [18] |
| 2025 | Opposites Almost Attract | Aster | Lead Role | [18] |
| 2026 | Huwag Kang Titingin | Benjamin "Benj" Soriano | Support Role | [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] | ||
| 2025 | A Masked Billionaire Stole My Heart | Edward Licauco | Main role | |
| 2026 | Born to Shine | Nate Lim | Main role |
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Luv Is | VXON ft. Zephanie | |
| 2025 | Manloloko | Zack Tabudlo |
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 | ||
| 2026 | "May Gusto Na 'Ko Sa 'Yo | Born to Shine OST | GMA Playlist |
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.
- 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.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 3 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.
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 3 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.
- 1 2 3 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.
- 1 2 "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.