Mikael Daez

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Banzon and the surname or paternal family name is Daez.

Mikael Daez
Daez in 2023
Born
Mikael Banzon Daez

(1988-01-06) January 6, 1988 (age 36)
Manila, Philippines
Other namesMik, Kap
Occupation(s)Actor, model, television host
Years active2011–present
Agents
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2020)​

Mikael Banzon Daez (Tagalog: [mikaˈʔel ˈdaʔes]; 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.[1] He also starred in 2011 in the remake of the hit blockbuster 1980s film Temptation Island under GMA Films. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.

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.[2]

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.[3][4] On December 6, 2024, he announced that they are expecting their first child together.[5]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2011–2012 Amaya Lumad GMA Network
2011 Spooky Nights Presents: Bampirella Michael Dela Rosa
2012 My Beloved Nelson De Guia
2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Carlos Miguel Altamonte
2012–2019 Bubble Gang Himself
2013 Saksi Segment anchor for "Midnight Express"
With a Smile Dean Vicencio
Titser Kurt Reyes GMA News TV
(that is now on GTV)
2013–2014 Adarna Falco GMA Network
2014–2016 Ismol Family Bernie
2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra William Benitez
2015 Blood in Dispute Marco GMA Network CTN[6][7][8]
My Faithful Husband Dean Montenegro GMA Network
Dangwa Jericho Santillian
2016 Poor Señorita Rafael 'Paeng' Castillo
Dear Uge: Acting Dyowa Patrick
Someone to Watch Over Me Dave
2017 Legally Blind Edward Villareal
2018 The Stepdaughters Francis Almeda
2019 Alex and Amie Alex Sablay
2020–2021 Love of My Life Nikolai Gonzales
2021 The Final Word with Rico Hizon Himself / Guest CNN Philippines
2022 The Best Ka! Host GMA Network
2022–present Running Man Philippines GMA Network and SBS Korea
2023 Royal Blood Kristoff Royales GMA Network
2024 It's Showtime Himself / Guest Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
All TV
GMA Network
GTV

Films

Films
Year Title Role Studio
2011 Temptation Island Ricardo Regal Films and GMA Films
2012 Sosy Problems Santiago Elizalde GMA Films
2024 Spy × Family Code: White Loid Forger (voice) Netflix Philippines Wit Studio and CloverWorks

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

  1. ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 16, 2011). "Actor Sid Lucero and model Mikael Daez are Marian Rivera's leading men in Amaya". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  2. ^ Lo, Ricky (June 1, 2011). "The other side of Mikael". philstar.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  3. ^ "Megan Young ties the knot with Mikael Daez". cnn. January 25, 2020. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  4. ^ Juan, Ratziel San. "#Finally: Megan Young and Mikael Daez married after 9 years". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  5. ^ "Megan Young, Mikael Daez are expecting their first child! | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Paulino, Ver (May 31, 2015). "Mikael & Andrea star in Blood in Dispute". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  7. ^ "Andrea Torres and Mikael Daez's 'Blood in Dispute' premieres in Cambodia this August". GMA Network. GMA Network Inc. August 3, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  8. ^ Ligunas, Mary Louise (April 12, 2016). "Andrea Torres and Mikael Daez find lasting friendship in each other". GMA Network. GMA Network Inc. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016. Andrea noted how working on Fight for Love, a mini TV series co-produced by GMA Network and Cambodia Television Network, brought them even closer.