# Mikael Daez

Mikael Banzon Daez (Tagalog:; 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. 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, Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Pictures.

## 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.
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. On December 6, 2024, he announced that they are expecting their first child together.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Lumad | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: Bampirella | Michael Dela Rosa | GMA Network |
| 2012 | My Beloved | Nelson De Guia | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Carlos Miguel Altamonte | GMA Network |
| 2012–2019 | Bubble Gang | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Saksi | Segment anchor for "Midnight Express" | GMA Network |
| 2013 | With a Smile | Dean Vicencio | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Titser | Kurt Reyes | GMA News TV (that is now on GTV) |
| 2013–2014 | Adarna | Falco | GMA Network |
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Bernie | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | William Benitez | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Blood in Dispute | Marco | GMA Network CTN |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Dean Montenegro | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Jericho Santillian | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Rafael 'Paeng' Castillo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Acting Dyowa | Patrick | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Dave | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Legally Blind | Edward Villareal | GMA Network |
| 2018 | The Stepdaughters | Francis Almeda | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Alex and Amie | Alex Sablay | GMA Network |
| 2020–2021 | Love of My Life | Nikolai Gonzales | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Final Word with Rico Hizon | Himself / Guest | CNN Philippines |
| 2022 | The Best Ka! | Host | GMA Network |
| 2022–present | Running Man Philippines | Host | 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 |
| 2011 | 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines | Rank #62 |
| 2011 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominee for Amaya |