Michael Sager
{{Short description|Filipino-Canadian actor, model singer-dancer and host (born 2003)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Michael Sager
| birth_name = Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|2|5}}
| birth_place = Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|model|dancer|singer|host}}
| years_active = 2022–present
| agent = {{hlist|Sparkle{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/michaelsager|title=Sparkle GMA Artist Center Profile "Michael Sager"|website=GMA Network.com|author=Sparkle GMA Artist Center}}|Cornerstone{{cite web|url=https://cornerstoneent.ph/artists/michael-sager/|title=Michael Sager's Cornerstone Entertaintment Profile|website=cornerstoneent.ph}}}}
| height = {{Hlist|5’11”ft/in|180.3cm}}
}}
Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, dancer, singer and host.
He gained public recognition as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
Early life
Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager{{Cite web |last=Pornel |first=Atom |title=Sparkada Michael Sager at Sean Lucas, future matinee idols ng GMA {{!}} Pikapika {{!}} Philippine Showbiz News Portal |url=https://pikapika.ph/pikadaily/sparkada-michael-sager-at-sean-lucas-future-matinee-idols-ng-gma/local-news-1 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=pikapika.ph |language=en}} was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan, Marinduque.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=April 9, 2023 |title=Sparkle artist Michael Sager, spends Holy Week as a 'Morion' in Marinduque |url=https://palawan-news.com/sparkle-artist-michael-sager-spends-holy-week-as-a-morion-in-marinduque/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=PALAWAN NEWS |language=en-US}} He migrated to Canada with his family,{{Cite web |title=Daniel, idolo ng isang Canadian teen |url=https://hatawtabloid.com/2021/01/05/daniel-idolo-ng-isang-canadian-teen/ |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=HATAW! D'yaryo ng Bayan |language=en-US}} where he pursued his studies. At age 16, Sager began working as an ice cream scooper before becoming a sales associate in a store.{{Cite web |last=Napoles |first=Jimboy |title=Michael Sager used to work as an ice cream scooper in Canada before entering showbiz |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/luv_is/97213/michael-sager-used-to-work-as-an-ice-cream-scooper-in-canada-before-entering-showbiz/story |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Llemit |first=Kathleen A. |title=Who is Michael Sager? Get to know GMA-7’s new leading man |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/01/17/2414755/who-michael-sager-get-know-gma-7s-new-leading-man |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Philstar.com}}
Career
= Early Roles =
Sager’s first television appearance was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film Descendants.{{Cite web |title=The jaw-dropping looks of Sparkle heartthrob Michael Sager |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/16214/in-photos-the-jaw-dropping-looks-of-sparkle-heartthrob-michael-sager/photo |access-date=September 20, 2023 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}} He also appeared as an extra in productions by Netflix and Nickelodeon.{{Cite web |last=Tomada |first=Nathalie |title=Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/03/13/2340062/cornerstones-michael-sager-zephanie-look-back-journey-becoming-kapuso |access-date=April 9, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}
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, 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.{{Cite web |title=Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/5/2/sparkle-makes-a-splash-this-summer-with-their-newest-sparkada |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} He was introduced on the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays.{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jefferson |date=2025-03-16 |title=Michael Sager: The diligent wonder son of Marinduque |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/15/michael-sager-the-diligent-wonder-son-of-marinduque |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}} Sager portrayed Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms.{{Cite web |author=Wattpad |date=June 16, 2023 |title=Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and the Philippines' GMA-7 Announce "LUV IS" Limited Series Adaptations of Hit Wattpad Webnovels |url=https://company.wattpad.com/blog/wattpad-webtoon-studios-and-the-philippines-gma-7-announce-luv-is-limited-series-adaptations-of-hit-wattpad-webnovels |access-date=June 16, 2023}} 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.{{Cite web |title=GMA Network's new youth-oriented series 'Sparkle U' starts its classes on Oct. 1 |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/29/gma-network-s-new-youth-oriented-series-sparkle-u-starts-its-classes-on-oct-1 |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} They reprised their roles in the third installment, #SoundTrip.
= 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.{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jefferson |date=2025-03-11 |title=From Marinduque to Stardom: Michael Sager's rise to fame |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/11/from-marinduque-to-stardom-michael-sagers-rise-to-fame |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}} Along with co-hosts Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos, and Kimpoy Feliciano, they formed the all-male group "Chaleco Boys."{{Cite web |last=Napoles |first=Jimboy |title=Chaleco Boys ng 'Eat Bulaga,' bagong all-male group na magpapakilig tuwing tanghalian |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/eat_bulaga/103738/chaleco-boys-ng-eat-bulaga-bagong-all-male-group-na-magpapakilig-tuwing-tanghalian/story |access-date=April 9, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}} The show was later renamed Tahanang Pinakamasaya! after TVJ won the copyright infringement case.{{Cite web |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |title='Tahanang Pinakamasaya': TAPE drops 'Eat Bulaga' name for noontime show |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/01/06/2323908/tahanang-pinakamasaya-tape-drops-eat-bulaga-name-noontime-show |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}
The same year, Sager made his film debut as Calvin Sandoval in Five Breakups and a Romance, starring Alden Richards and Julia Montes.{{Cite web |last=Mataro |first=R. J. |date=October 14, 2023 |title=Alden Richards admits he wasn't in a good place when filming for 'Five Break Ups and A Romance' |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/10/alden-richards-wasnt-in-a-good-place/ |access-date=January 2, 2024 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}} 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.
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.” He was evicted on Day 63 with fellow duo-partner, Emilio Daez.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-26 |title=Michael Sager and Emilio Daez evicted from 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/944072/michael-sager-and-emilio-daez-evicted-from-pinoy-big-brother-celebrity-collab-edition/story/ |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}
Filmography
| class="wikitable"
|+Television ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2022–present
| rowspan="1" | Himself | Performer / Co-host |
| 2022
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTok | Kap. Rey | Supporting role | |
| 2022; 2023; 2024–present
| rowspan="2" |Himself | Guest (2022-2023) | |
| 2022; 2024
| Guest | {{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/sarap_di_ba/92157/sarap-di-ba-masayang-games-at-challenges-with-sparkle-young-talents/story |title=Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Masayang games at challenges with Sparkle young talents |date=2022-08-30 |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=GMA Network |last=Aquino |first=Maine}} |
| 2022
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol | Grant | Supporting role | {{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/daig_kayo_ng_lola_ko/95553/daig-kayo-ng-lola-carol-parol/story |title=Daig Kayo Ng Lola: Carol Parol |date=2022-12-01 |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=GMA Network |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne}} |
| rowspan="2" | 2022–23
| rowspan="2" | Himself | Segment host / UH Funliner | |
| Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon
| Performer | |
| rowspan="3" | 2023
| Luv Is: Caught In His Arms | Sean Owen Yujuico Ferell | Supporting role |
| Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
| Himself | Guest |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap
| Miko de Ocampo | Recurring role |
| 2023–24
| Himself | Co-host | |
| 2023
| Sparkle U: #Frenemies | Marco Roy Ignacio | Supporting role |
| 2023–24
| Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | rowspan="2" | Himself | Performer | |
| rowspan="4" |2024
| Co-host | |
| Sparkle U: #SoundTrip
| Marco Roy Ignacio | Main role | |
| Running Man Philippines
| Himself | Guest | {{Cite web |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne |date=May 17, 2024 |title=Running Man Philippines: Michael Sager, bumilib sa competitive spirit ni Alessandra de Rossi |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/ |website=GMA Network}} |
| It's Showtime
| Himself | Guest | |
| 2024–25
| Euan dela Costa | Main role | |
| rowspan="2" |2025
| My Ilonggo Girl | Francis Palma | Main role | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition
| Himself | Housemate | |
| class="wikitable"
|+Film ! Year ! Title ! Role ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2023
| Calvin Sandoval |
Discography
| class="wikitable"
|+Single !Year !Title !Featured artist !Note !Label !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2023
|Love Is Us Always and Forever |GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingle |GMA Playlist |
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2023
|7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards |Most Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor Of The Year | Himself | {{won}} |
| 2025
| 6th VP Choice Awards | Best TV Actor (Daytime) of the Year | {{Won}} |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|id=13710715}}
- [https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/michaelsager Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile]
- [https://www.cornerstoneentertainment.com.ph/profile/michael-sager Cornerstone Entertainment profile]
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Category:Filipino male television actors
Category:21st-century Filipino male singers
Category:Filipino television presenters
Category:Filipino television variety show hosts
Category:GMA Network (company) people
Category:GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs people
Category:Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition contestants
Category:People from Marinduque