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Born | Michael Jericho Sager February 5, 2003 Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines |
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Years active | 2022–present |
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Michael Jericho Sager[3] (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, dancer, singer and host. He is currently serving as one of the co-hosts in variety show All-Out Sundays.[4]
Life and career
Sager was born in Gasan, Marinduque.[5] He migrated in Canada with his family,[6] where he studied, first worked as an ice cream scooper and sales associate in a store.[7]
His first television appearance was in a Disney Channel movie Descendants, as one of the backup dancers.[8] Other than Disney, he was also an extra in films produced by Netflix and Nickelodeon.[9]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sager attempted to audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity. As he flew back to the Philippines in 2022, he was supposed to audition for its teens edition,[9] but at the same time, Sparkle GMA Artist Center formed a youth-oriented group of newest artists titled "Sparkada", eventually becoming one of the 17 members handpicked and discovered by star builder Johnny Manahan.[10] Sager is introduced in the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays.
He portrayed the role of Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms.[11]
Sager is paired along with his fellow All-Out Sundays mainstay Zephanie, and later became a loveteam.[12] Their first series together is #Frenemies, the first installment of youth-oriented anthology Sparkle U.[13] They later reprised their respective roles in its third installment, #SoundTrip.
Months after the controversial departure of original hosts due to a dispute, Sager joined the TAPE Inc. iteration of longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga! as one of the co-hosts in July 2023. He became part of an all-male group "Chaleco Boys", along with his fellow co-hosts Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos and Kimpoy Feliciano.[14] The show was later renamed as Tahanang Pinakamasaya!, after TVJ won the copyright infringement case.[15]
He marked his movie debut via Alden Richards and Julia Montes-led Five Breakups and a Romance, as part of the supporting cast.[16]
In 2024, Sager is set to portray a role in Shining Inheritance, the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Brilliant Legacy.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
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2022–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Performer / Co-host | GMA Network | [17] |
2022; 2023 | Family Feud Philippines | Guest (Team Sparkada Boys, 2022 / Team Chaleco Boys, 2023) | |||
2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTok | Kap. Rey | Supporting role | ||
2022; 2023; 2024 | TiktoClock | Himself | Guest | ||
2022; 2024 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | [18] | |||
2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol | Grant | Supporting role | [19] | |
2022–23 | Unang Hirit | Himself | Segment host / UH Funliner | ||
Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Performer | ||||
2023 | Luv Is: Caught In His Arms | Sean Owen Yujuico Ferell | Supporting role | [20] | |
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Himself | Guest | [21] | ||
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Miko de Ocampo | Recurring role | [22] | ||
2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Co-host | ||
2023 | Sparkle U: #Frenemies | Marco Roy Ignacio | Supporting role | [23] | |
2023–24 | Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | Himself | Performer | ||
2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | Himself | Co-host | ||
Sparkle U: #SoundTrip | Marco Roy Ignacio | Main role | |||
Running Man Philippines | Himself | Guest | [24] | ||
Shining Inheritance | Main role |
Year | Title | Role | Production company | Ref. |
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2023 | Five Breakups and a Romance | Calvin Sandoval | GMA Pictures / Cornerstone Studios / Myriad Entertainment | [16] |
Discography
Year | Title | Featured artist | Note | Label | Ref. |
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2023 | Love Is Us Always and Forever | Zephanie | GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingle | GMA Playlist | [25] |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor Of The Year | Won | [26] |
References
- ^ Sparkle GMA Artist Center. "Sparkle GMA Artist Center Profile "Michael Sager"". GMA Network.com.
- ^ "Michael Sager's Cornerstone Entertaintment Profile". cornerstoneent.ph.
- ^ Pornel, Atom. "Sparkada Michael Sager at Sean Lucas, future matinee idols ng GMA | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". pikapika.ph. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Daily Motion. "All-Out Sundays: Zephanie at Michael Sager, may something special?!". Microsoft Start.
- ^ "Sparkle artist Michael Sager, spends Holy Week as a 'Morion' in Marinduque". PALAWAN NEWS. April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ "Daniel, idolo ng isang Canadian teen". HATAW! D'yaryo ng Bayan. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "Michael Sager used to work as an ice cream scooper in Canada before entering showbiz". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "The jaw-dropping looks of Sparkle heartthrob Michael Sager". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Tomada, Nathalie. "Cornerstone's Michael Sager, Zephanie look back on journey to becoming Kapuso". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Wattpad (June 16, 2023). "Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and the Philippines' GMA-7 Announce "LUV IS" Limited Series Adaptations of Hit Wattpad Webnovels". Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Mislang, Irene. "New romantic pairs nina Althea Ablan at Prince Clemente, Roxie Smith at Vince Maristela, at Zephanie at Michael Sager, nagpakilig sa The Sparkle Spell Halloween party | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". www.pikapika.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "GMA Network's new youth-oriented series 'Sparkle U' starts its classes on Oct. 1". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "Chaleco Boys ng 'Eat Bulaga,' bagong all-male group na magpapakilig tuwing tanghalian". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "'Tahanang Pinakamasaya': TAPE drops 'Eat Bulaga' name for noontime show". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Mataro, R. J. (October 14, 2023). "Alden Richards admits he wasn't in a good place when filming for 'Five Break Ups and A Romance'". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Sparkle makes a splash this summer with their newest 'Sparkada'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (2022-08-30). "Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Masayang games at challenges with Sparkle young talents". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (2022-12-01). "Daig Kayo Ng Lola: Carol Parol". GMA Network. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Cruz, Angel Javier. "Sparkada's heartthrobs talk about their love language". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: ‘Luv Is’ boys, sinabing official na raw ang Team Jolly! (Episode 8). GMA Network. 2023-02-01.
- ^ Chua, E. J. "Michael Sager, gumaganap na pasyente ni Doc Analyn sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Shayne Sava, Abdul Raman headline '#LikeForLike,' the first story of 'Sparkle U'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2024). "Running Man Philippines: Michael Sager, bumilib sa competitive spirit ni Alessandra de Rossi". GMA Network.
- ^ "'Love Is Us Always and Forever' by Zephanie and Michael Sager, now available for streaming | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Michael Sager recognized in the 7th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
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