Michael Jericho Masangkay Sager (born February 5, 2003) is a Filipino-Canadian actor, model, performer, singer and host best known for being as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition and in his other TV roles, including Shining Inheritance, My Ilonggo Girl and he currently stars opposite Zephanie Dimaranan and Olive May in the musical drama series Born to Shine.
Early life Michael Sager was born on February 5, 2003, in Gasan, Marinduque, an island province in the Philippines. At 3 years old, he migrated to Canada with his family, where he pursued his studies. At age 16, Sager began working as an ice cream scooper before becoming a sales associate in a store.
Career
Early roles Sager's first appearance on live television was as a backup dancer in the Disney Channel film Descendants. He later worked as an extra in productions for Netflix and Nickelodeon.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sager attempted to audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity. Although initially set to audition for the Teen Edition in 2022, he was instead selected as one of 17 artists chosen by talent manager Johnny Manahan to join Sparkada, a youth-oriented group under Sparkle GMA Artist Center. He was formally introduced on the variety program All-Out Sundays.
Sager portrayed Sean in the television series Luv Is: Caught In His Arms. He was later paired with fellow All-Out Sundays cast member Zephanie as part of a love team. Their first project together was #Frenemies, the initial installment of the anthology series Sparkle U. They reprised their roles in the third installment, #SoundTrip.
In July 2023, Sager joined the TAPE Inc. version of the noontime show Eat Bulaga! as a co-host following the departure of its original hosts. Alongside Yasser Marta, Kokoy de Santos, and Kimpoy Feliciano, he became part of the all-male group known as the "Chaleco Boys". The program was later renamed Tahanang Pinakamasaya! after TVJ Productions won a copyright infringement case.
Sager made his film debut in 2023 as Gab in Five Breakups and a Romance, starring Alden Richards and Julia Montes. In 2024, he played a main role in Shining Inheritance, the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean drama Brilliant Legacy. He later appeared in the 2025 mini-series My Ilonggo Girl alongside Jillian Ward.
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". He was evicted on Day 49 of the competition together with fellow duo partner Emilio Daez.
In July 2025, Sager appeared in an episode of Rainbow Rumble, which aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and All TV.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released +Film Year Title Role Notes 2015 Descendants Back-Up dancer 2023 Five Breakups and a Romance Calvin Sandoval Support role 2025 Opposites Almost Attract Aster Lead role 2026 Huwag Kang Titingin Benjamin "Benj" SorianoSupport role
+Television Year Title Role Notes 2022–present All-Out Sundays Himself Performer / co-host 2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki TokTok Kap. Rey Supporting role 2022; 2023; 2024–present TiktoClockHimself Guest (2022–2023), co-host (2024–present) 2022; 2024 Sarap, 'Di Ba? Guest 2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Carol Parol Grant Supporting role 2022–2023 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 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself Guest Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Miko de Ocampo Recurring role 2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! Himself Co-host 2023 Sparkle U: #Frenemies Marco Roy Ignacio Supporting role 2023–2024 Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special Himself Performer 2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya! Co-host Sparkle U: #SoundTrip Marco Roy Ignacio Main role Running Man Philippines Himself Guest It's Showtime 2024–2025 Shining Inheritance Euan dela Costa Main role 2025 My Ilonggo Girl Francis Palma Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Himself Housemate Rainbow Rumble Contestant 2025A Masked Billionaire Stole My HeartEdward LicaucoMain role 2026 Born to Shine Nate Lim
+Music video appearances Year Title Artist 2022 Luv Is VXON ft. Zephanie2025ManlolokoZack Tabudlo
Discography +Singles Year Title Featured artist Note Label 2023 "Love Is Us Always and Forever" Zephanie GMA Network's Valentines 2023 jingle GMA Playlist 2024 "Alam ng Puso Ko" Kate Valdez Shining Inheritance OST2026"May Gusto Na 'Ko Sa 'YoBorn to Shine OSTGMA Playlist
Accolades YearAwardCategoryWorkResult20237th Asia Pacific Luminare AwardsMost Promising and Fast-Rising Young Actor of the Year Himself 2025 6th VP Choice Awards Best TV Actor (Daytime) of the Year Shining Inheritance
References
External links
Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile Cornerstone Entertainment profile