{{Short description|Filipino-Canadian actor (born 2003)}} {{Philippine name|Masangkay|Sager}} {{Infobox person | name = Michael Sager | image = Michael Sager in December 2023.png | caption = Sager in December 2023 | birth_name = Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|2|5}} | birth_place = Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines | years_active = 2022–present | agent = {{hlist|Sparkle<ref name="Michael Sager's Sparkle Profile">{{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}}</ref>|Cornerstone<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cornerstoneent.ph/artists/michael-sager/|title=Michael Sager's Cornerstone Entertaintment Profile|website=cornerstoneent.ph}}</ref>}} | height = 180 cm | website = {{Official website|https://cornerstoneent.ph/artists/michael-sager/}} }}
'''Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager''' (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, and host,<ref name=":4" /> he is best known for being as a housemate in ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carreon |first=Mark Joseph F. |title=Michael Sager explores Bicol's scenic spots and spicy flavors |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/photos/michael-sager-explores-bicols-scenic-spots-and-spicy-flavors/25386/ |access-date=2025-11-08 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> and in his other TV roles, including ''Shining Inheritance'' as Euan D. dela Costa, ''My Ilonggo Girl'' as Francis Palma and he currently starred opposite Zephanie Dimaranan and former Calista member Olive May in the musical drama series ''Born to Shine'' as Nate Pascual-Lim.
==Early life== Michael Sager<ref name=":4">{{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}}</ref> was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan, Marinduque, an island province in the Philippines.'''<ref>{{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}}</ref>''' At 3 years old, he migrated to Canada with his family,<ref>{{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}}</ref> where he pursued his studies. At age 16, Sager began working as an ice cream scooper before becoming a sales associate in a store.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
==Career==
===Early roles=== Sager's first appearance on live television was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film ''Descendants''.<ref>{{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=GMA Network}}</ref> He later worked as an extra in productions for Netflix and Nickelodeon.<ref name=":2">{{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}}</ref>
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,<ref name=":2" /> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was formally introduced on the variety program ''All-Out Sundays''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jefferson |date=March 16, 2025 |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=May 24, 2025 |website=Daily Tribune}}</ref>
Sager portrayed Sean in the television series ''Luv Is: Caught In His Arms''.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{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}}</ref> They reprised their roles in the third installment, ''#SoundTrip''.<ref name=":2" />
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.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Jefferson |date=March 11, 2025 |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=May 24, 2025 |website=Daily Tribune}}</ref> Alongside Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos, and Kimpoy Feliciano, he became part of the all-male group known as the "Chaleco Boys".<ref>{{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=GMA Network}}</ref> The program was later renamed ''Tahanang Pinakamasaya!'' after TVJ Productions won a copyright infringement case.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
Sager made his film debut in 2023 as Gab in ''Five Breakups and a Romance'', starring Alden Richards and Julia Montes.<ref name=":1">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":3" />
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".<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> He was evicted on Day 49 of the competition together with fellow duo partner Emilio Daez.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2025 |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=May 24, 2025 |website=GMA News Online}}</ref>
In July 2025, Sager appeared in an episode of ''Rainbow Rumble'', which aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and All TV.<ref name="abs-cbn.com">{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2025 |title=IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/7/28/in-photos-pbb-collab-kapuso-housemates-fun-filled-rainbow-rumble-episode-1016 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Key | style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |} {| class="wikitable" |+Film ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2015 | ''Descendants'' | Back-Up Dancer | | |- | 2023 | ''Five Breakups and a Romance'' | Calvin Sandoval | Support Role | <ref name=":1" /> |- | 2025 | ''Opposites Almost Attract'' | | Lead Role | <ref name=":1" /> |- | 2026 | ''Huwag Kang Titingin'' | Benjamin "Benj" Soriano | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Kristine |title=The star-studded 'Huwag Kang Titingin' storycon |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/photos/the-star-studded-huwag-kang-titingin-storycon/24835/341400/ |access-date=2025-08-28 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |}
{| class="wikitable" |+Television ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2022–present | ''All-Out Sundays'' | Himself | Performer / Co-host | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/02/sparkle-makes-a-splash-this-summer-with-their-newest-sparkada/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2022 | ''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTok'' | Kap. Rey | Supporting role | |- | 2022; 2023; 2024–present | ''TiktoClock'' | rowspan="2" |Himself | Guest (2022-2023)<br>Co-host (2024–present) | |- | 2022; 2024 | ''Sarap, 'Di Ba?'' | Guest | <ref>{{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}}</ref> |- | 2022 | ''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol'' | Grant | Supporting role | <ref>{{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}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2022–2023 | ''Unang Hirit'' | 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 | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Angel Javier |title=Sparkada's heartthrobs talk about their love language |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/26/2233362/sparkadas-heartthrobs-talk-about-their-love-language |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> |- | ''Fast Talk with Boy Abunda'' | Himself | Guest | <ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: 'Luv Is' boys, sinabing official na raw ang Team Jolly! (Episode 8) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fQIqXnwrEM |date=2023-02-01 |publisher=GMA Network}}</ref> |- | ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' | Miko de Ocampo | Recurring role | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=E. J. |title=Michael Sager, gumaganap na pasyente ni Doc Analyn sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/abot_kamay_na_pangarap/101418/michael-sager-gumaganap-na-pasyente-ni-doc-analyn-sa-abot-kamay-na-pangarap/story |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2023–2024 | ''Eat Bulaga!'' | Himself | Co-host | |- | 2023 | ''Sparkle U: #Frenemies'' | Marco Roy Ignacio | Supporting role | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Eusebio |first=Aaron Brennt |title=Shayne Sava, Abdul Raman headline '#LikeForLike,' the first story of 'Sparkle U' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/98247/shayne-sava-abdul-raman-headline-likeforlike-the-first-story-of-sparkle-u/story |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2023–2024 | ''Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special'' | rowspan="2" | Himself | Performer | |- | rowspan="4" | 2024 | ''Tahanang Pinakamasaya!'' | Co-host | |- | ''Sparkle U: #SoundTrip'' | Marco Roy Ignacio | Main role | |- | ''Running Man Philippines'' | rowspan="2" | Himself | rowspan="2" | Guest | <ref>{{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}}</ref> |- | ''It's Showtime'' | |- | 2024–2025 | ''Shining Inheritance'' | Euan dela Costa | rowspan="2" | Main role | |- | rowspan="3" | 2025 | ''My Ilonggo Girl'' | Francis Palma | |- | ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'' | rowspan="2" | Himself | Housemate | |- | ''Rainbow Rumble'' | Contestant | <ref name="abs-cbn.com"/> |- | 2026 | ''Born to Shine'' | Nate Lim |Main role | |}
{| class="wikitable" |+Music video appearances ! Year ! Title ! Artist ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2022 | ''Luv Is'' | VXON ft. Zephanie | |}
==Discography== {| class="wikitable" |+Single ! Year ! Title ! Featured artist ! Note ! Label ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2023 | "Love Is Us Always and Forever" | Zephanie | GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingle | rowspan="2" | GMA Playlist | <ref>{{Cite web |title='Love Is Us Always and Forever' by Zephanie and Michael Sager, now available for streaming {{!}} GMA Music |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/music/exclusives/news/91499/love-is-us-always-and-forever-by-zephanie-and-michael-sager-now-available-for-streaming/story/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2024 | "Alam ng Puso Ko" | Kate Valdez | ''Shining Inheritance'' OST | |}
==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}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne |title=Michael Sager recognized in the 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/101832/michael-sager-recognized-in-the-7th-asia-pacific-luminare-awards/story |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2025 | 6th VP Choice Awards | Best TV Actor (Daytime) of the Year | ''Shining Inheritance'' | {{Won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Sedero |first=Lei Arthreo |date=2025-01-29 |title=6th VP Choice Awards: Official Nominees for Entertainment and Lifestyle |url=https://villagepipol.com/6th-vp-choice-awards-official-nominees-for-entertainment-and-lifestyle/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Your Guide to the Big City |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|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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