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Emilio Daez

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Banzon and the surname or paternal family name is Daez.

Emilio Daez
Born
Franco Emilio Banzon Daez

(2000-03-09) March 9, 2000 (age 25)
Manila, Philippines
Alma materAteneo De Manila University
Occupations
Years active2024–present
Agent(s)Star Magic
VCM The Celebrity Source
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
RelativesMikael Daez (brother)
Megan Young (sister-in-law)

Franco Emilio Banzon Daez (Tagalog: [ɛmˈɪlɪˌə͡ʊ ˈdaʔes]; born March 9, 2000) is a Filipino actor, host, and social media personality. He is best known for his role in the television drama Pamilya Sagrado.[1] Daez gained further public recognition through his participation in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.[2]

He is currently under the management of Star Magic.[3]

Early life and education

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Franco Emilio Banzon Daez was born on March 9, 2000, in Manila, Philippines to a family of nine siblings.[4] He is the younger brother of actor and content creator Mikael Daez.[5]

Daez attended Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, earning a degree in Management Engineering.[6] Before his transition to showbiz, Daez worked as an investment banker in the Bank of the Philippine Islands for almost two years.[7]

Career

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In 2022, Daez made his first television appearance as a guest on Family Feud Philippines.[4][7]

In 2024, he was announced as part of the cast of the action drama series Pamilya Sagrado.[1][8] Portraying Leon Arevalo Jr., the hot-tempered fraternity boy, Daez reflected, “It's been really fun playing a bad boy because I had to step out of my comfort zone.”[1] He gained significant attention after becoming the second celebrity contestant to win the one million jackpot prize on ABS-CBN's game show Rainbow Rumble.[9][10] He also had a supporting role in Saving Grace as Wilson Hernandez.[4][11]

In 2025, Daez was introduced as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.[12][13] He placed 15th in the edition and exited the house alongside his duo partner, Michael Sager.[14] In later episodes, he briefly returned as a house challenger.[15]

In July, Daez starred in his first lead role in the youth-oriented sports series, Love at First Spike.[16][17][18] In an interview, he revealed that he was chosen from among 50 other actors who auditioned for the part.[4][19] To prepare for his role as Uno, he trained with professional athletes, including coaches from the Philippine men's volleyball team and teams in the Premier Volleyball League.[20]

Other ventures

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Business

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Before entering showbiz, Daez founded SanEm Corporation in January 2021, a supplier of safety footwear to AAA construction firms in the Philippines.[4]

Endorsements

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In 2025, Daez was introduced as an ambassador for KFC Philippines.[21][22] According to KFC Philippines General Manager Jojo Marcelo, Daez "represents the modern KFC spirit— kind-hearted, friendly, cool, and charming," and reflects "a distinctly Filipino vibe" that aligns with the company's modernization efforts.[23]

Personal life

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Daez describes himself as an extrovert.[24] He expressed that he loves meeting and talking to people in a Metro Artist Spotlight interview.[3]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
TBA Romance Reboot † TBA Main role; In-production [25]
TBA Bar Boys: After School † Ziggy Post-production [26]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Family Feud Philippines Himself/Contestant Season 1, Episode 6 [27]
2024 Rainbow Rumble Rainbow Rumble Master [9][10]
Pamilya Sagrado Leon Arevalo Jr. Recurring Role

[1][8]

ASAP Main Host IWant ASAP; ongoing [19]
2024-2025 Saving Grace Wilson Hernandez Supporting Role [28]
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Himself/Housemate Evicted on Day 63; House Challenger [29]
Love At First Spike Uno Santillan Main Role [30]
Idol Kids Philippines Host Online Companion Show [31]


Music videos

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Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2024 "Kung Naging Tayo" Alexa Ilacad


References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kee, Raoul Chee (August 1, 2024). "Newbie actor plays bad boy in 'Pamilya Sagrado'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Crucillo, Karen Juliane. "The soft boy aesthetic of Emilio Daez". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Bonsol, EJ (June 21, 2025). "Metro Artist Spotlight: 'Love At First Spike' Star Emilio Daez and His Rise as a Showbiz Heartthrob". Metro.Style.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Who Is Emilio Daez? 10 Things About the Upcoming Actor". Preview.ph. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  5. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "LOOK: Emilio Daez, the equally good-looking brother of Mikael Daez". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Policarpio, Allan (August 2, 2025). "Emilio Daez hopes to make a positive impact, one smile at a time". Lifestyle.INQ. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "5 Fun Facts About Gen Z Actor Emilio Daez". nylonmanila.com. June 7, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "'Pamilya Sagrado' is Piolo's comeback series, first grand project for other cast members, director". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Escuadro, Kiko (August 25, 2024). "Emilio Daez wins P1M grand prize on 'Rainbow Rumble' | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  10. ^ a b ""Pamilya Sagrado" star Emilio Daez takes home P1M jackpot prize on "Rainbow Rumble"". abs-cbn.com. August 28, 2024.
  11. ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (July 17, 2024). "Meet the all-star cast who will join Julia Montes in "Saving Grace"". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  12. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Mikael Daez's brother among new 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemates". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  13. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "These pre-Bahay ni Kuya selfies of Emilio Daez give major heartthrob vibes". ABS-CBN.
  14. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Michael Sager, Emilio Daez 1st pair of male evictees of 'PBB Celebrity Collab Edition'". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  15. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "To find the Big Winners, Big Brother taps evicted housemates as 'PBB' challengers". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  16. ^ "IWant Originals serves up new coming-of-age sports dramedy "Love at First Spike"".
  17. ^ "Emilio Daez topbills 'Love at First Spike'". Philstar.com. June 20, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  18. ^ "Emilio Daez leads sporty coming-of-age series". The Manila Times. June 24, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  19. ^ a b Santos, Rhea Manila (April 25, 2025). "EXCLUSIVE: Emilio Daez on landing his first lead role: 'Madami akong nakalaban na artista dito!'". ABS-CBN.
  20. ^ "Emilio Daez reflects on first lead role". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  21. ^ Fernando, Jefferson (July 30, 2025). "Emilio Daez serves looks, hustle, and buckets of charm". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  22. ^ Wang, Nickie (August 1, 2025). "Emilio Daez is Gen Z's next big thing". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  23. ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (August 3, 2025). "No shadows, just spotlight". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  24. ^ Libero, Grace (June 25, 2025). "Exclusive: Get to Know 'Love At First Spike' Actor Emilio Daez Better As He Talks About His Firsts". Metro.Style.
  25. ^ "Kaori, Emlio, Shanaia start shooting 'Romance Reboot' in Sydney". ABS-CBN. July 15, 2025.
  26. ^ "Emilio Daez joins Will Ashley, Klarisse de Guzman in 'Bar Boys: After School'". GMA News Online. August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  27. ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "'Family Feud' Philippines: Herras Family vs Young-Daez Family | Episode 6 Teaser". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  28. ^ "ABS-CBN's 'Saving Grace' premieres on Prime Video this November 28 - LionhearTV". November 23, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  29. ^ Crucillo, Karen Juliane. "Emilio Daez reflects on his 'PBB' journey: 'This is just the beginning'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  30. ^ Gillego, Clarence Roi. "Celebrities express support for Emilio Daez's first lead role in 'Love at First Spike' | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on May 16, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  31. ^ "Regine, Angeline, Juan Karlos, Gary V. lead search for "Idol Kids Philippines"". ABS-CBN. June 21, 2025.
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