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]
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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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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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| 2024 | Running Man Philippines | Himself | Guest | GMA Network | [17] |
| Shining Inheritance | Main role | ||||
| Sparkle U: #SoundTrip | Marco Roy Ignacio | ||||
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | Himself | Co-host | ||
| 2023–24 | Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | Himself | Performer | ||
| 2023 | Sparkle U: #Frenemies | Marco Roy Ignacio | Supporting role | [18] | |
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Co-host | ||
| 2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Miko de Ocampo | Recurring role | [19] | |
| Luv Is: Caught In His Arms | Sean Owen Yujuico Ferell | Supporting role | [20] | ||
| Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Himself | Guest | [21] | ||
| 2022–23 | Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Performer | |||
| Unang Hirit | Segment host / UH Funliner | ||||
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol | Grant | Supporting role | [22] | |
| 2022; 2024 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Himself | Guest | [23] | |
| 2022; 2023; 2024 | TiktoClock | ||||
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTok | Kap. Rey | Supporting role | ||
| 2022; 2023 | Family Feud Philippines | Himself | Guest (Team Sparkada Boys, 2022 / Team Chaleco Boys, 2023) | ||
| 2022–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host | [24] |
| 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] |