Mikael Daez
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.[1] He also starred in the remake of the hit blockbuster 1980s film Temptation Island.
Mikael Daez | |
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Born | Mikael Banzon Daez January 6, 1988 |
Other names | Mik |
Occupation | Actor, model, television host |
Years active | 2011–present |
Agent | GMA Artist Center Vidanes Celebrity Marketing |
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Spouse(s) | |
Website | www |
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
Mikael Daez was born 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.[2][3]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2011 | Amaya | Lumad | GMA Network |
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 | |
Adarna | Falco | GMA Network | |
2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Bernie | |
2014–2015 | Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra | William Benitez | |
2015 | Blood in Dispute | Marco | CTN[4][5][6] |
2015 | My Faithful Husband | Dean Montenegro | GMA Network |
Dangwa | Jericho Santillian | ||
2016 | Poor Señorita | Rafael 'Paeng' Castillo | |
Alyas Robin Hood | Charlie Altarubio | ||
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 | Love Of My Life | Nikolai Gonzales |
Films
Films | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Studio |
2011 | Temptation Island | Ricardo | Regal Films and GMA Films |
2012 | Sosy Problems | Santiago Elizalde | GMA Films |
Awards
Year | Film award/critics | Award/nomination |
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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
- Santiago, Erwin (16 February 2011). "Actor Sid Lucero and model Mikael Daez are Marian Rivera's leading men in Amaya". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
- "Megan Young ties the knot with Mikael Daez". cnn. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- Juan, Ratziel San. "#Finally: Megan Young and Mikael Daez married after 9 years". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- Paulino, Ver (31 May 2015). "Mikael & Andrea star in Blood in Dispute". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- "Andrea Torres and Mikael Daez's 'Blood in Dispute' premieres in Cambodia this August". GMA Network. GMA Network Inc. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- Ligunas, Mary Louise (12 April 2016). "Andrea Torres and Mikael Daez find lasting friendship in each other". GMA Network. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved 13 April 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.