Emilio Daez
{{Short description|Filipino actor and model}}
{{Philippine name|Banzon|Daez}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=March 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Emilio Daez
| image =
| caption =
| nickname =
| birth_name = Franco Emilio Banzon Daez
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|3|9}}
| birth_place = Manila, Philippines
| alma_mater = Ateneo De Manila University
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|social media personality|host}}
| height =
| years_active = 2024–present
| spouse =
| relatives = Mikael Daez (brother)
Megan Young (sister-in-law)
| agent = Star Magic
}}
Franco Emilio Banzon Daez ({{IPA|tl|ɛmˈɪlɪˌə͡ʊ ˈdaʔes|lang}}; born March 9, 2000) is a Filipino actor, host and a social media personality. Daez is well known for starring in Pamilya Sagrado. He is currently under the management of Star Magic.{{Cite web |last=Crucillo |first=Karen Juliane |title=The soft boy aesthetic of Emilio Daez |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/23666/the-soft-boy-aesthetic-of-emilio-daez/photo |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Who Is Emilio Daez? 10 Things About the Upcoming Actor |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/who-is-emilio-daez-a8059-20250427-dyn |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=Preview.ph |language=en}}
Early life and education
Daez was born on March 9, 2000, in Manila, Philippines to a family of nine siblings. He is the younger brother of actor and content creator Mikael Daez.{{Cite web |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne |title=LOOK: Emilio Daez, the equally good-looking brother of Mikael Daez |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/family/6160/in-photos-meet-the-artistahing-kapatid-of-mikael-daez-emilio-daez/photo |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}
Daez attended Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, earning a degree in Management Engineering. Before his transition to showbiz, Daez worked as an investment banker in the Bank of the Philippine Islands for almost two years.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=5 Fun Facts About Gen Z Actor Emilio Daez |url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/fun-facts-emilio-daez/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US}}
Career
Daez was announced as part of the cast of the action drama series Pamilya Sagrado in 2024. He portrayed the role of Leon Arevalo Jr., the hot-tempered fraternity boy.{{Cite news |last=Kee |first=Raoul Chee |date=2024-08-01 |title=Newbie actor plays bad boy in 'Pamilya Sagrado' |url=https://plus.inquirer.net/entertainment/newbie-actor-plays-bad-boy-in-pamilya-sagrado/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en-US}} This would mark his first role in the industry. He would later make headlines after becoming the second celebrity contestant to win the one million jackpot prize on ABS-CBN's game show Rainbow Rumble.{{Cite web |last=Escuadro |first=Kiko |title=Emilio Daez wins P1M grand prize on 'Rainbow Rumble' {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/24/emilio-daez-wins-p1m-grand-prize-on-rainbow-rumble-2021 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250420175958/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/24/emilio-daez-wins-p1m-grand-prize-on-rainbow-rumble-2021 |archive-date=2025-04-20 |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en-US}} Daez also has a supporting role in Saving Grace as Wilson Hernandez.{{Cite news |last=dela Cruz |first=Liezel |date=July 17, 2024 |title=Meet the all-star cast who will join Julia Montes in "Saving Grace" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/meet-the-all-star-cast-who-will-join-julia-montes-in-saving-grace-22825 |work=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}
In 2025, Daez was introduced as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |title=Mikael Daez's brother among new 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemates |url=https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/04/02/2432981/mikael-daezs-brother-among-new-pinoy-big-brother-housemates |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |title=Mikael Daez’s brother among new ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ housemates |url=https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/04/02/2432981/mikael-daezs-brother-among-new-pinoy-big-brother-housemates |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=Philstar.com}} He joined as "Ang Mr. Bankable Achiever ng Pasig".{{Cite web |last=Bardinas |first=Mary Ann |date= |title=These pre-Bahay ni Kuya selfies of Emilio Daez give major heartthrob vibes |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/4/6/these-pre-bahay-ni-kuya-selfies-of-emilio-daez-give-major-heartthrob-vibes-0033 |access-date= |website=ABS-CBN}} He placed 15th in the edition and exited the house with duo-partner, Michael Sager.{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |title=Michael Sager, Emilio Daez 1st pair of male evictees of 'PBB Celebrity Collab Edition' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/04/27/2438749/michael-sager-emilio-daez-1st-pair-male-evictees-pbb-celebrity-collab-edition |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=Philstar.com}} He will star in his first lead role in the upcoming series Love at First Spike.{{cite web |title=IWant Originals serves up new coming-of-age sports dramedy "Love at First Spike" |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/4/10/love-at-first-spike-project-announcement}}
Filmography
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|13525689}}
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Category: Filipino male television actors
Category: Ateneo de Manila University alumni
Category: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition contestants