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.
Mikael Daez | |
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.jpg) Daez in 2023 | |
| Born | Mikael Banzon Daez January 6, 1988 |
| Other names | Mik, Kap |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, television host |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
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Biography
editDaez 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
editMikhael 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
editTelevision
edit| 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
edit| 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
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| 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (June 1, 2011). "The other side of Mikael". philstar.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Megan Young ties the knot with Mikael Daez". cnn. January 25, 2020. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Juan, Ratziel San. "#Finally: Megan Young and Mikael Daez married after 9 years". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Megan Young, Mikael Daez are expecting their first child! | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.