{{Short description|Filipino actor and model (born 2000)}} {{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 = {{height|ft=5|in=10}} | years_active = 2024–present | spouse = | relatives = Mikael Daez (brother) <br>Megan Young (sister-in-law) | agent = Star Magic <br>VCM The Celebrity Source }}
'''Franco Emilio Banzon Daez''' ({{IPA|tl|ɛmˈɪlɪˌə͡ʊ ˈdaʔes|lang}}; born March 9, 2000) is a Filipino actor, host, and social media personality. He is best known for his role in the television drama ''Pamilya Sagrado''.<ref name=":2" /> Daez gained further public recognition through his participation in ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.''<ref>{{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}}</ref>
He is currently under the management of Star Magic.<ref name=":6" />
==Early life and education== Franco Emilio Banzon Daez was born on March 9, 2000, in Manila, Philippines to a family of nine siblings.<ref name=":7">{{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}}</ref> He is the younger brother of actor and content creator Mikael Daez.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Daez attended Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, earning a degree in Management Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Policarpio |first=Allan |date=2025-08-02 |title=Emilio Daez hopes to make a positive impact, one smile at a time |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/546647/emilio-daez-hopes-to-make-a-positive-impact-one-smile-at-a-time/ |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=Lifestyle.INQ |language=en-US}}</ref> Before his transition to showbiz, Daez worked as an investment banker in the Bank of the Philippine Islands for almost two years.<ref name=":4">{{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}}</ref>
==Career== In 2022, Daez made his first television appearance as a guest on ''Family Feud Philippines''.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":4" />
In 2024, he was announced as part of the cast of the action drama series ''Pamilya Sagrado''.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":8" /> Portraying Leon Arevalo Jr., the hot-tempered fraternity boy, Daez reflected, "It's been really fun playing a bad boy because I had to step out of my comfort zone."<ref name=":2">{{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}}</ref> He gained significant attention after becoming the second celebrity contestant to win the one million jackpot prize on ABS-CBN's game show ''Rainbow Rumble.''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Escuadro |first=Kiko |date=Aug 25, 2024 |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= |archive-date= |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> He also had a supporting role in ''Saving Grace'' as Wilson Hernandez.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":1">{{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}}</ref>
In 2025, Daez was introduced as a housemate in ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition''.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> He placed 15th in the edition and exited the house alongside his duo partner, Michael Sager.<ref name=":3">{{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}}</ref> In later episodes, he briefly returned as a house challenger.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |title=To find the Big Winners, Big Brother taps evicted housemates as 'PBB' challengers |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/06/16/2450950/resbak-time-evicted-housemates-re-enter-pbb-celebrity-collab-edition-challengers |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
In July, Daez starred in his first lead role in the youth-oriented sports series, ''Love at First Spike.''<ref name=":5">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 20, 2025 |title=Emilio Daez topbills ‘Love at First Spike’ |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2025/06/20/2451916/emilio-daez-topbills-love-first-spike |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-24 |title=Emilio Daez leads sporty coming-of-age series |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/24/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/emilio-daez-leads-sporty-coming-of-age-series/2138203 |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}</ref> In an interview, he revealed that he was chosen from among 50 other actors who auditioned for the part.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Rhea Manila |date=Apr 25, 2025 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Emilio Daez on landing his first lead role: ‘Madami akong nakalaban na artista dito!’ |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/25/exclusive-emilio-daez-on-landing-his-first-lead-role-madami-akong-nakalaban-na-artista-dito-1833 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref> To prepare for his role as Uno, he trained with professional athletes, including coaches from the Philippine men's volleyball team and teams in the Premier Volleyball League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emilio Daez reflects on first lead role |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2025/07/01/2454591/emilio-daez-reflects-first-lead-role |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
== Other ventures ==
=== Business === Before entering showbiz, Daez founded SanEm Corporation in January 2021, a supplier of safety footwear to AAA construction firms in the Philippines.<ref name=":7" />
=== Endorsements === In July 2025, Daez was introduced as an ambassador for KFC Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jefferson |date=2025-07-30 |title=Emilio Daez serves looks, hustle, and buckets of charm |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/07/30/emilio-daez-serves-looks-hustle-and-buckets-of-charm |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wang |first=Nickie |date=2025-08-01 |title=Emilio Daez is Gen Z’s next big thing |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbiz/314624528/emilio-daez-is-gen-zs-next-big-thing.html |access-date=2025-08-01 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref> According to KFC Philippines General Manager Jojo Marcelo, Daez "represents the modern KFC spirit— kind-hearted, friendly, cool, and charming," and reflects "a distinctly Filipino vibe" that aligns with the company's modernization efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mauricio-Arriola |first=Tessa |date=2025-08-03 |title=No shadows, just spotlight |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/08/03/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/no-shadows-just-spotlight/2161288 |access-date=2025-08-24 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life == Daez describes himself as an extrovert.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Libero |first=Grace |date=Jun 25, 2025 |title=Exclusive: Get to Know 'Love At First Spike' Actor Emilio Daez Better As He Talks About His Firsts |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/people/2025/6/25/exclusive-love-at-first-spike-actor-emilio-daez-talks-about-firsts-1316 |website=Metro.Style}}</ref> He expressed that he loves meeting and talking to people in a ''Metro Artist Spotlight'' interview.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Bonsol |first=EJ |date=Jun 21, 2025 |title=Metro Artist Spotlight: 'Love At First Spike' Star Emilio Daez and His Rise as a Showbiz Heartthrob |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/people/2025/6/21/metro-artist-spotlight-love-at-first-spike-star-and-rising-showbiz-heartthrob-emilio-daez-1220 |website=Metro.Style}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2025 |''Romance Reboot'' | Enzo | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-15 |title=Kaori, Emlio, Shanaia start shooting 'Romance Reboot' in Sydney |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/15/kaori-emlio-shanaia-start-shooting-romance-reboot-in-sydney-1501 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-22 |title=Emilio Daez and Kaori Oinuma’s “Romance Reboot” hits no. 1 on iWant after premiere weekend |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/9/3/emilio-daez-and-kaori-oinumas-romance-reboot-hits-no-1-on-iwant-after-premiere-weekend?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref> |- | ''Bar Boys: After School'' | Ziggy Nicardo | 51st Metro Manila Film Festival entry | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2025-08-13 |title=Emilio Daez joins cast of ‘Bar Boys’ sequel |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/623410/emilio-daez-joins-cast-of-bar-boys-sequel |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> |- |2026 | ''Tayo sa Wakas'' | Mookie |Supporting role | style="text-align: center;" | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2022 || ''Family Feud Philippines'' ||Himself/Contestant | Season 1, Episode 6 | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Napoles |first=Jimboy |title='Family Feud' Philippines: Herras Family vs Young-Daez Family {{!}} Episode 6 Teaser |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/family_feud/154623/family-feud-philippines-herras-family-vs-young-daez-family-episode-6-teaser/video |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2024 |''Pamilya Sagrado'' |Leon Arevalo Jr. ||Recurring Role | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":2" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Pagulong |first=Charmie Joy |title='Pamilya Sagrado' is Piolo's comeback series, first grand project for other cast members, director |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/06/14/2362607/pamilya-sagrado-piolos-comeback-series-first-grand-project-other-cast-members-director |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> |- |''Rainbow Rumble'' | Himself/ contestant | Rainbow Rumble Master | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2024 |title=“Pamilya Sagrado” star Emilio Daez takes home P1M jackpot prize on “Rainbow Rumble” |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/rainbowrumble/articles-news/pamilya-sagrado-star-emilio-daez-takes-home-p1m-jackpot-prize-on-rainbow-rumble-23164 |website=abs-cbn.com}}</ref> |- | ''iWant ASAP'' | Main Host | Online show of ASAP | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":10" /> |- |2024–2025 |''Saving Grace'' |Wilson Hernandez |Supporting Role | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-23 |title=ABS-CBN’s ‘Saving Grace’ premieres on Prime Video this November 28 – LionhearTV |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/11/abs-cbns-saving-grace-premieres-on-prime-video-this-november-28/ |access-date=2025-07-02 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Trailer for Julia Montes-Sharon Cuneta series out, to stream on Prime Video |url=https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2024/11/07/trailer-for-julia-montes-sharon-cuneta-series-out-to-stream-on-prime-video/ |access-date=16 July 2025 |work=NewsWatch Plus Staff |publisher=NewsWatch Plus |date=7 November 2024}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | 2025 || ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'' || Himself/Housemate || Evicted on Day 49; House Challenger | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crucillo |first=Karen Juliane |title=Emilio Daez reflects on his 'PBB' journey: 'This is just the beginning' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/122082/emilio-daez-reflects-on-his-pbb-journey-this-is-just-the-beginning/story |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Love at First Spike'' || Uno Santillan | Main Role | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gillego |first=Clarence Roi |title=Celebrities express support for Emilio Daez’s first lead role in ‘Love at First Spike’ {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/5/12/celebrities-express-support-for-emilio-daez-s-first-lead-role-in-love-at-first-spike-1015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516070109/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/5/12/celebrities-express-support-for-emilio-daez-s-first-lead-role-in-love-at-first-spike-1015 |archive-date=May 16, 2025 |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Idol Kids Philippines'' | Host | Online companion show; auditions and mid-rounds | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=Jun 21, 2025 |title=Regine, Angeline, Juan Karlos, Gary V. lead search for “Idol Kids Philippines” |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/6/20/regine-angeline-juan-karlos-gary-v-lead-search-for-idol-kids-philippines-0034 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref> |- | ''It's Showtime'' || Guest | Performer | |- | 2025–2026 | ''Roja'' | Bogs Lim | rowspan="2" | Supporting Role | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-01 |title=Donny and Kyle give sneak peek of “Roja;” more cast members revealed |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/9/1/donny-and-kyle-give-sneak-peek-of-roja-more-cast-members-revealed?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| 2026 | ''The Secrets of Hotel 88'' | Juan Soliman | |- | ''Blood vs Duty'' | PO3 Vinluan | Guest appearance | |- |}
===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2024 | "Kung Naging Tayo" | Alexa Ilacad | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite news |last=Escuadro |first=Kiko |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Alexa Ilacad to drop official music video of 'Kung Naging Tayo' with Emilio Daez |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/30/alexa-ilacad-to-drop-official-music-video-of-kung-naging-tayo-with-emilio-daez-1852 |access-date=October 2, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> |- |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|13525689}}
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