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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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Daez in 2023
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| Born | Mikael Banzon Daez (1988-01-06) January 6, 1988 (age 36) |
| Other names | Mik |
| 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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(m. 2020) |
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.
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 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[5][6][7] |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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.