Mikael Banzon Daez (; born January 6, 1988) is a Filipino commercial model, actor, news anchor, television and events presenter, and vlogger. Daez is well known for his starring role in Amaya, a Philippine historical drama, alongside Marian Rivera. He also starred in 2011 in the remake of the hit blockbuster 1980s film Temptation Island under GMA Films. He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network, Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Pictures.
Biography Daez started his career as a commercial model in various advertisements and projects. Later on, Daez started opening his career into acting, and is currently signed with GMA Network in the Philippines.
Personal life Mikhael Banzon Daez was born on January 6, 1988, in Manila, Philippines to a family of nine siblings. He attended the Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, earning a degree in business management.
His younger sister Bea Daez is a graduate of the University of the Philippines and was a varsity basketball player for the UP Fighting Maroons. She also provides commentaries for the UAAP Men's & Women's Basketball games.
On January 25, 2020, he married his longtime girlfriend Megan Young. Their first child was born in 2025.
Filmography Television Year Title Role 2011–2012 Amaya Lumad 2011 Amaya: The Making of an Epic Himself Spooky Nights Presents: Bampirella Michael Dela Rosa 2012 My Beloved Nelson De Guia Legacy Himself (Miss Tala Pageant Host) 2012–2013 Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Carlos Miguel Altamonte 2012–2019 Bubble Gang Himself 2013 Saksi Himself / Segment anchor for "Midnight Express" With a Smile Dean Vicencio Titser Kurt Reyes Wagas: Ang Aking Pangako Ronnick 2013–2014 Adarna Falco 2014 Wagas: Howie and Ipat Love Story Howie Severino The Ryzza Mae Show Himself (guest) 2014–2016 Ismol Family Bernie 2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra William Benitez 2015 Blood in Dispute Marco My Faithful Husband Dean Montenegro Dangwa Jericho Santillian / Leon McAllister Wagas: Born to Love You Nielsen Donato 2016 Poor Señorita Rafael 'Paeng' Castillo Dear Uge: Acting Dyowa Patrick Wagas: Love at Second Sight Sonny Angara Someone to Watch Over Me Dave 2017 Legally Blind Edward Villareal Tsuperhero Han People vs. the Stars Himself (contestant) Follow Your Heart Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Red Mildred and the Wolf Temyong 2017–2018 Celebrity Bluff Himself / Guest Player All-Star Videoke Himself (contestant)2018 Lip Sync Battle Philippines The Stepdaughters Francis Almeda Dear Uge: Bagong Bahay, Bagong Away Carlo 2019 Alex and Amie Alex Sablay Dear Uge: Paano makawala sa friendzone? Jake Daddy's Gurl Kanye Studio 7 Himself (guest) 2020–2021 Love of My Life Nikolai Gonzales 2020 The Boobay and Tekla Show Himself (guest) 2021 The Final Word with Rico Hizon 2022 The Best Ka! Himself (host) 2022–2023 Family Feud Himself (guest player) 2022–2024 Running Man Philippines Himself (contestant) 2023 Royal Blood Kristoff Royales TiktoClock Himself (guest) 2023–2024 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda 2024 It's Showtime
Films Year Title Role Note(s) 2011 Joey Gosiengfiao's Temptation Island Ricardo 2012 Sosy Problems: It Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Santiago Elizalde 2015 Blood in Dispute Marco
Awards
Year Film award/critics Award/nomination 2012 Favorite Movies, TV Show, & Music Awards Most Promising Actor of the Year (Included) 2011 1st Yahoo! OMG Awards Amazing Male Newcomer nomination 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines Rank #62 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominee for Amaya
References
External links Mikael Daez at Sparkle GMA Artist Center