Megan Lynne Talde Young-Daez (; née Young; born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino actress, model, and beauty queen who won Miss World 2013. She is the first delegate from the Philippines and Southeast Asia to win Miss World.
She was previously crowned Miss World Philippines 2013. Young started her entertainment career as a contestant on the reality television show StarStruck (2004–2005).
Early life and education Megan Lynne Talde Young was born on February 27, 1990, in Alexandria, Virginia to Filipino and American parents Victoria Talde from Pandan, Antique, and Calvin Cole Young III from Richmond.
Young's family moved to Castillejos, Zambales when she was 10. She received secondary education at the Regional Science High School III within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Olongapo City from 2002 to 2005, before moving to Metro Manila to pursue her acting career. Young holds a degree in filmmaking from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
Career 2004–07: Early acting career in GMA Young entered the entertainment industry by joining the second season of the talent reality search StarStruck, where she placed in the top six. Her acting debut in GMA was in Love to Love Presents: Love Ko Urok, where she played the role of Meg. She then played the role of Anna in Asian Treasures and the role of a fairy in Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang.
2007–15: Transfer to ABS-CBN and TV5 After more than two years with GMA Artist Center, she moved to ABS-CBN following her sister, Lauren Young. She is the first StarStruck alumna to transfer to GMA's rival station, ABS-CBN.
Young first appeared in ABS-CBN in the youth oriented show "Star Magic Presents" Astigs and Abt Ur Luv. She also played the role of Shane in Kokey, opposite Zanjoe Marudo. She became well known when she appeared as one of the celebrity housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2, dubbed as "The Princess of Charm". After PBB, she portrayed the villain Marcela in ABS-CBN's remake of I Love Betty La Fea opposite John Lloyd Cruz. In 2009, she was one of four personalities introduced as video jockeys for the relaunching of Channel [V] Philippines. Young also became an occasional host in several shows in Studio 23. In 2012, Young had her big break as a lead actress in Hiyas, reuniting with Zanjoe Marudo as her love interest. In 2013, she switched to TV5 but still made appearances in the Kapamilya network.
Aside from television, Young has also starred in a few films, one of which was The Reunion, where she played Toyang, opposite Xian Lim. Young was nominated as Outstanding Guest Star on Dahsyatnya Awards 2014.:id:Dahsyatnya-Awards-2014
2015–present: Return to GMA Network In March 2015, Young returned to GMA Network after four years of exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. Her comeback project in the Kapuso Network is the most anticipated second adaptation of the hit Mexicanovela MariMar where she plays the title role. She is paired with Tom Rodriguez who plays the role of her love interest Sergio. Her sister Lauren Young is also part of the show and plays the role of MariMar's main antagonist Antonia. This marks their second project together after Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2.
Young is also one of the hosts in the sixth edition of the reality talent search Starstruck which launched her career as an artist. She's working alongside Dingdong Dantes as main host, and her co-Starstruck alumni Mark Herras, Rocco Nacino, Miguel Tanfelix, and Kris Bernal, who serve as journey hosts. The show premiered on September 7, 2015.
Pageantry
Miss World Philippines 2013 She was crowned Miss World Philippines 2013 during the pageant coronation night on August 18, 2013. She also bagged the Best in Fashion Runway, Miss Sports by Fila, Miss Reducin, Miss Olay, Miss Laguna, Miss Figlia and Miss Bench Body awards.
On October 12, 2014, Young crowned Valerie Weigmann as her successor at the Miss World Philippines 2014 pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines.
Miss World 2013 Young was crowned as Miss World 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, making her the first Filipina to win the title of Miss World since its creation in 1951. During the preliminaries, she also won the "Top Model" competition, placed second in the "People's Champion," placed fourth in the "Multimedia Challenge" and fifth in the "Beach Beauty" contest.
In the final question and answer portion, the contestants in the Top 6 were asked the same question: "Why should you be the next Miss World?" and Young replied:
Young also received the Continental Queen of Beauty title as Miss World Asia 2013, the highest ranked contestant in the Asian region and was featured in the Dances of the World segment of the final show.
In March 2014, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) officially launched a limited-edition postage stamp honoring Megan Young’s victory as Miss World 2013, the first Miss World title won by the Philippines. The stamp, unveiled at the PhilPost Central Office in Manila, featured embossed full-color images from Young’s coronation and gold lettering, produced at 80,000 copies.
As Miss World 2013, Young traveled to and visited several countries and territories, including the United Kingdom, United States, Haiti, Indonesia, Barbados, Colombia, Russia, India, Vietnam, Ukraine, Timor-Leste, Madagascar, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, Peru, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, China, South Korea, Japan, and her home country of the Philippines. Young crowned Rolene Strauss as her successor at the Miss World 2014 pageant held at the ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom on December 14, 2014.
Subsequent events Young co-hosted the Miss World 2023 pageant held in Mumbai, India on March 9, 2024, which was won by Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic. During the final round, Young was seen fixing the hair of Miss Botswana, Lesego Chombo, prompting her to apologize publicly after she was accused of invading personal space and cultural insensitivity.
Personal life
Young is the elder sister of actress and model Lauren Young.
In February 2017, Mikael Daez confirmed that he had been dating Young for six years. On January 25, 2020, they announced their marriage. Their first child, a boy named León, was born in 2025.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Ref 2004–05 StarStruck II Herself – Contestant 2005 Love to Love Meg Episode: "Love Ko Urok" 2005–06 Fans Kita Herself – Host 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Fairy Episode: "Ang Binibining Tumalo sa Hari" Asian Treasures Anna Kokey Shane Star Magic Presents: Astigs Janine Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 Honey 2008–09 I Love Betty La Fea Marcella Valencia 2008 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Herself – Contestant 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ermie Episode: "Bench" Young Etrona Episode: "Singsing" 2009–12 Channel V Philippines Herself – VJ 2010 5 Star Specials Various ASAP XV Herself – Host Rubi Sophia Cardenas M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop Bea Cornejo Girlista Herself – Host 2011 Us Girls It's Showtime Herself – Judge Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po Winnie ASAP Rocks Herself – Host 2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Sapphire Salvador ASAP 2012 Herself – Host 2012–13 A Beautiful Affair Ava Pierro 2013 ASAP 18 Herself – Host Misibis Bay Lara Borromeo Never Say Goodbye Vera Maglungsod / Vera Pendleton 2015 Dangwa Jane Imperial Vampire ang Daddy Ko MariMar Pérez-Santibañez StarStruck VI Herself – Host 2015–16 Marimar MariMar Pérez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama 2016 Conan, My Beautician Ava Alyas Robin Hood Sarita "Sarri" Acosta 2017 Magpakailanman Sel Dear Uge: Di Na 'Ko Aasa Pang Muli Pauline Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Drizella Episode: "Cinderella" 2018 Dear Uge: Bagong Bahay Bagong Away Grace The Stepdaughters Mayumi Dela Rosa-Almeda 2019 Dear Uge: Kapatid Ko, Karibal Ko Norma Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Yvette "Yvie" Cardenas-Divinagracia 2022 The Best Ka! Herself – Host Running Man Philippines Guest Runner Episode: "Mukbang Bingo Race"2023 Royal Blood Diana Royales
Film Year Title Role Notes Ref 2005 Say That You Love Me Anna 2009 Pangarap Kong Jackpot Eula Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Lucia Castiliano Segment: "Ukay-Ukay" 2010 Astro Mayabang White House Mikey Trinidad Sigwa Dolly Cameo Babe, I Love You Gaita Veneracion Borromeo 2011 Enteng Ng Ina Mo Ina Azul Won't Last A Day Without You Melissa 2012 The Reunion Antonia "Tonyang" Castro 2013 Bang Bang Alley Abbey 2017 Our Mighty Yaya Monique
Music videos Year Song title Artist 2007 "Nagmamahal ng Tunay" Piolo Pascual 2012 "AMATS" Rico Blanco
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