Michael Sager

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Masangkay and the surname or paternal family name is Sager.
Michael Sager
Born
Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager

(2003-02-05) February 5, 2003
Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines
Years active2022–present
Agents
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
WebsiteOfficial 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.[4]

Early life

Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager[3] was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan, Marinduque.[5] 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

Early Roles

Sager’s first television appearance was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film Descendants.[9] He also appeared as an extra in productions by Netflix and Nickelodeon.[10]

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,[10] 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.[11] He was introduced on the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays.[12] Sager portrayed Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms.[13] 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.[14] They reprised their roles in the third installment, #SoundTrip.[10]

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.[4] 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.[4]

In March 2025, Sager was revealed as part of the initial lineup of housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, where he gained further attention under the moniker “Ang Diligent Wonder Son ng Marinduque.”[12][4] He was evicted on Day 63 with fellow duo-partner, Emilio Daez.[18]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Descendants Back-Up Dancer
2023 Five Breakups and a Romance Gab Support Role [17]
Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–present All-Out Sundays Himself Performer / Co-host [19]
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 [20]
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol Grant Supporting role [21]
2022–23 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 [22]
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself Guest [23]
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Miko de Ocampo Recurring role [24]
2023–24 Eat Bulaga! Himself Co-host
2023 Sparkle U: #Frenemies Marco Roy Ignacio Supporting role [25]
2023–24 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 [26]
It's Showtime Himself Guest
2024–25 Shining Inheritance Euan dela Costa Main role
2025 My Ilonggo Girl Francis Palma Main role
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Himself Housemate
Music Videos
Year Title Artist Ref.
2022 Luv Is VXON ft. Zephanie

Discography

Single
Year Title Featured artist Note Label Ref.
2023 Love Is Us Always and Forever Zephanie GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingle GMA Playlist [27]
2024 Alam ng Puso Ko Kate Valdez Shining Inheritance OST GMA Playlist

Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2023 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Most Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor Of The Year Himself Won [28]
2025 6th VP Choice Awards Best TV Actor (Daytime) of the Year Shining Inheritance Won [29]


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. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d Fernando, Jefferson (2025-03-11). "From Marinduque to Stardom: Michael Sager's rise to fame". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
  5. ^ "Sparkle artist Michael Sager, spends Holy Week as a 'Morion' in Marinduque". PALAWAN NEWS. April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "Daniel, idolo ng isang Canadian teen". HATAW! D'yaryo ng Bayan. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  7. ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "Michael Sager used to work as an ice cream scooper in Canada before entering showbiz". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Who is Michael Sager? Get to know GMA-7's new leading man". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  9. ^ "The jaw-dropping looks of Sparkle heartthrob Michael Sager". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c Tomada, Nathalie. "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  12. ^ a b Fernando, Jefferson (2025-03-16). "Michael Sager: The diligent wonder son of Marinduque". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "GMA Network's new youth-oriented series 'Sparkle U' starts its classes on Oct. 1". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  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. ^ a b 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. ^ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  20. ^ Aquino, Maine (2022-08-30). "Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Masayang games at challenges with Sparkle young talents". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  21. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (2022-12-01). "Daig Kayo Ng Lola: Carol Parol". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  22. ^ Cruz, Angel Javier. "Sparkada's heartthrobs talk about their love language". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  23. ^ Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: 'Luv Is' boys, sinabing official na raw ang Team Jolly! (Episode 8). GMA Network. 2023-02-01.
  24. ^ Chua, E. J. "Michael Sager, gumaganap na pasyente ni Doc Analyn sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  25. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Shayne Sava, Abdul Raman headline '#LikeForLike,' the first story of 'Sparkle U'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  26. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2024). "Running Man Philippines: Michael Sager, bumilib sa competitive spirit ni Alessandra de Rossi". GMA Network.
  27. ^ "'Love Is Us Always and Forever' by Zephanie and Michael Sager, now available for streaming | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  28. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Michael Sager recognized in the 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  29. ^ 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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