# Michael Sager

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{{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](/source/Gasan%2C_Marinduque), Marinduque, Philippines
| years_active       = 2022–present
| agent              = {{hlist|[Sparkle](/source/Sparkle_GMA_Artist_Center)<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](/source/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](/source/Pinoy_Big_Brother%3A_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](/source/Shining_Inheritance_(Philippine_TV_series))'' as Euan D. dela Costa, ''[My Ilonggo Girl](/source/My_Ilonggo_Girl)'' as Francis Palma and he currently starred opposite [Zephanie Dimaranan](/source/Zephanie_Dimaranan) and former Calista member Olive May in the musical drama series ''[Born to Shine](/source/Born_to_Shine_(Philippine_TV_series))'' 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](/source/Gasan%2C_Marinduque), [Marinduque](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Disney_Channel) film ''[Descendants](/source/Descendants_(2015_film))''.<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](/source/Netflix) and [Nickelodeon](/source/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](/source/COVID-19_pandemic), Sager attempted to audition for ''[Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity](/source/Pinoy_Big_Brother%3A_Kumunity_Season_10)''. Although initially set to audition for the [Teen Edition](/source/Pinoy_Big_Brother%3A_Kumunity_Season_10_%E2%80%93_Teen_Edition) in 2022,<ref name=":2" /> he was instead selected as one of 17 artists chosen by talent manager [Johnny Manahan](/source/Johnny_Manahan) to join ''Sparkada'', a youth-oriented group under [Sparkle GMA Artist Center](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Luv_Is%3A_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](/source/Zephanie_Dimaranan) as part of a [love team](/source/love_team). Their first project together was ''#Frenemies'', the initial installment of the anthology series ''[Sparkle U](/source/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.](/source/TAPE_Inc.) version of the noontime show ''[Eat Bulaga!](/source/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](/source/Yasser_Marta), [Kokoy de Santos](/source/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!](/source/Tahanang_Pinakamasaya)'' after [TVJ Productions](/source/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](/source/Five_Breakups_and_a_Romance)'', starring [Alden Richards](/source/Alden_Richards) and [Julia Montes](/source/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](/source/Shining_Inheritance_(Philippine_TV_series))'', the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean drama ''[Brilliant Legacy](/source/Brilliant_Legacy)''. He later appeared in the 2025 mini-series ''[My Ilonggo Girl](/source/My_Ilonggo_Girl)'' alongside [Jillian Ward](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Rainbow_Rumble)'', which aired on [Kapamilya Channel](/source/Kapamilya_Channel), [A2Z](/source/A2Z_(TV_channel)), and [All TV](/source/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](/source/Descendants_(2015_film))''
| Back-Up Dancer
|
|
|-
| 2023
| ''[Five Breakups and a Romance](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Daig_Kayo_ng_Lola_Ko): Tiki TokTok''
| Kap. Rey
| Supporting role
|
|-
| 2022; 2023; 2024–present
| ''[TiktoClock](/source/TiktoClock)''
| rowspan="2" |Himself
| Guest (2022-2023)<br>Co-host (2024–present)
|
|-
| 2022; 2024
| ''[Sarap, 'Di Ba?](/source/Sarap%2C_'Di_Ba%3F)''
| 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](/source/GMA_Network) |last=Aquino |first=Maine}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| ''[Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko](/source/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](/source/GMA_Network) |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022–2023
| ''[Unang Hirit](/source/Unang_Hirit)''
| rowspan="2" | Himself
| Segment host / UH Funliner
|
|-
| ''Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon''
| Performer
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2023
| ''[Luv Is](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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!](/source/Eat_Bulaga!)''
| Himself
| Co-host
|
|-
| 2023
| ''[Sparkle U](/source/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!](/source/Tahanang_Pinakamasaya)''
| Co-host
|
|-
| ''[Sparkle U](/source/Sparkle_U): #SoundTrip''
| Marco Roy Ignacio
| Main role
|
|-
| ''[Running Man Philippines](/source/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](/source/GMA_Network)}}</ref>
|-
| ''[It's Showtime](/source/It's_Showtime_(Philippine_TV_program))''
|
|-
| 2024–2025
| ''[Shining Inheritance](/source/Shining_Inheritance_(Philippine_TV_series))''
| Euan dela Costa
| rowspan="2" | Main role
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2025
| ''[My Ilonggo Girl](/source/My_Ilonggo_Girl)''
| Francis Palma
|
|-
| ''[Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition](/source/Pinoy_Big_Brother%3A_Celebrity_Collab_Edition)''
| rowspan="2" | Himself
| Housemate
|
|-
| ''[Rainbow Rumble](/source/Rainbow_Rumble)''
| Contestant
| <ref name="abs-cbn.com"/>
|-
| 2026
| ''[Born to Shine](/source/Born_to_Shine_(Philippine_TV_series))''
| Nate Lim
|Main role
|
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+Music video appearances
! Year
! Title
! Artist
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2022
| ''Luv Is''
| [VXON](/source/VXON) ft. [Zephanie](/source/Zephanie)
|
|}

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Single
! Year
! Title
! Featured artist
! Note
! Label
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2023
| "Love Is Us Always and Forever"
| [Zephanie](/source/Zephanie_Dimaranan)
| [GMA Network](/source/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](/source/Kate_Valdez)
| ''[Shining Inheritance](/source/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''](/source/Shining_Inheritance_(Philippine_TV_series))
| {{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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