Mikael Daez
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Mikael Daez | |
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.jpg) Daez in 2023 | |
| Born | Mikael Banzon Daez January 6, 1988 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Mik, Kap |
| Occupations | Actor, model, television host |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Emilio Daez (brother) |
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 talent of GMA Network,[2] Sparkle GMA Artist Center[3] and GMA Pictures.[4]
Biography
[edit]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
[edit]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.[5]
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.[6][7] Their first child was born in 2025.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
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| 2011 | Joey Gosiengfiao's Temptation Island | Ricardo | |
| 2012 | Sosy Problems: It Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Santiago Elizalde | |
| 2015 | Blood in Dispute | Marco | |
Television
[edit]Awards
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (April 2012) |
| 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
[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.
- ↑ "Mikael Daez renews exclusive contract with GMA Network and GMA Sparkle Artist Center". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Mikael Daez renews exclusive contract with GMA Network and GMA Sparkle Artist Center". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Kapuso actor Mikael Daez reminisces doing the GMA Pictures' movie 'Temptation Island' in Ilocos Norte". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ 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, isinilang na ang first baby nila ni Mikael Daez". GMA News. Retrieved May 28, 2025.