From Disney Set to GMA Star: Michael Sager's Faith-Fueled Journey in Showbiz

From dancing in the background of a Disney production to landing lead roles in GMA's teleseryes, Michael Sager's rise in the Philippine entertainment scene is nothing short of a treasure chest of blessings.

- ANGEL JAVIER CRUZ

But behind the glitz is a story of perseverance, sacrifice and unshakable faith.

With roots in Marinduque but growing up in Vancouver, Canada, Michael enjoyed a typical Filipino immigrant upbringing—school, family time and the occasional dabble in entertainment. His first taste of acting came unexpectedly through a school casting call for a Disney project.

"I did it lang for fun," Michael recalls. "Gusto ko ma-experience yung nasa set, kung ano feeling 'pag nasa movie ka. So masasabi ko yun talaga ang first acting experience ko. The Disney set was so cool and ang laki nung production!"

Though he explored a few acting projects later on, it wasn't until 2021, with the encouragement of his father Eleazar, that Michael took a chance at his father's earlier personal goal and auditioned online for "Pinoy Big Brother."

The process was promising but ultimately didn't pan out. Still, it sparked something deeper. Livestreaming to a Filipino audience made him realize—this was what he wanted to do. He adds, "Oh! Ito pala yun! I'm not even an artista yet, but this is what it feels like to be part of the entertainment industry. OK, let's try it out!"