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Michael Sager

Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager is a Filipino-Canadian actor, performer, singer and host best known for being as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition and in his other TV roles, including Shining Inheritance, My Ilonggo Girl and he currently stars opposite Zephanie Dimaranan and Olive May in the musical drama series Born to Shine.

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Michael Sager
Sager in December 2023
Born
Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager

(2003-02-05) February 5, 2003
Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines
Years active2022–present
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Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
WebsiteOfficial website

Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, performer, singer and host 3 best known for being as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition4 and in his other TV roles, including Shining Inheritance, My Ilonggo Girl and he currently stars opposite Zephanie Dimaranan and Olive May in the musical drama series Born to Shine.

Early life

Michael Sager3 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.78

Career

Early roles

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".1215 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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Film
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
Television Shows
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
Music video appearances
Year Title Artist Ref.
2022 Luv Is VXON ft. Zephanie
2025 Manloloko Zack Tabudlo

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 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

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

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. 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. Carreon, Mark Joseph F. "Michael Sager explores Bicol's scenic spots and spicy flavors". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  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". GMA Network. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  10. Tomada, Nathalie. "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". Philstar. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  11. "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  12. Fernando, Jefferson (March 16, 2025). "Michael Sager: The diligent wonder son of Marinduque". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  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. Fernando, Jefferson (March 11, 2025). "From Marinduque to Stardom: Michael Sager's rise to fame". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  16. Napoles, Jimboy. "Chaleco Boys ng 'Eat Bulaga,' bagong all-male group na magpapakilig tuwing tanghalian". GMA Network. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  17. Purnell, Kristofer. "'Tahanang Pinakamasaya': TAPE drops 'Eat Bulaga' name for noontime show". Philstar. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  18. 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.
  19. "Michael Sager and Emilio Daez evicted from 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". GMA News Online. April 26, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  20. "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. July 28, 2025.
  21. Kang, Kristine. "The star-studded 'Huwag Kang Titingin' storycon". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  22. "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  23. Aquino, Maine (2022-08-30). "Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Masayang games at challenges with Sparkle young talents". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  24. Acar, Aedrianne (2022-12-01). "Daig Kayo Ng Lola: Carol Parol". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  25. Cruz, Angel Javier. "Sparkada's heartthrobs talk about their love language". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  26. Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: 'Luv Is' boys, sinabing official na raw ang Team Jolly! (Episode 8). GMA Network. 2023-02-01.
  27. Chua, E. J. "Michael Sager, gumaganap na pasyente ni Doc Analyn sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  28. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Shayne Sava, Abdul Raman headline '#LikeForLike,' the first story of 'Sparkle U'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  29. Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2024). "Running Man Philippines: Michael Sager, bumilib sa competitive spirit ni Alessandra de Rossi". GMA Network.
  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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