Who would have thought that because of their stint cut short inside the Bahay ni Kuya, the popularity of Sparkle artist Michael Sager and Star Magic talent Emilio Daez would surge to white hot star stature?

Those who follow the Pinoy Big Brother Collab Edition would know that it was Sager who chose Daez to be his pair and that, in one conversation, the Sparkle artist said he knew the minute he saw the Star Magic talent that they would make a great duo.

And in that short space of time, many witnessed their bond, chemistry, honesty, integrity, energizer bunny kind of energy and contagious guffaws and laugh-out-loud moments. Of course, it helps that they are big-time eye candy, eminent in the height department, have great command of the King’s language, which is a turn-on for most women with Catholic schoolgirl and colegiala sensibilities, and are some of the finest examples of Gen Z gentlemen.

That’s my Michael

Michael Sager was discovered by star builder Johnny Manahan, which led him to become part of the Sparkada. Loyal Kapuso audiences may remember Sager being the official partner of singer Zephanie Dimaranan with two projects under their belt.

His biggest TV breaks prior to entering Kuya’s house were as Euan dela Costa in Shining Inheritance and opposite Kapuso’s It Girl Jillian Ward as Francis Palma in My Ilonggo Girl.

Fans go gaga because of Sager’s charming personality, and his connection with his supporters is often described as sincere and full of warmth. His positive attitude only adds to his guwapo points.

His own Daez

This Management Engineering graduate from the Ateneo de Manila University was an investment banker from one of the most trusted banking companies in the Philippines. It was a promise to his mother that he fulfilled first before he decided to say goodbye to his corporate job and join the razzle-dazzle world of Pinoy Tinseltown.

Most people know him as a popular YouTube content creator, the youngest sibling of GMA 7 leading man Mikael Daez and brother-in-law of the Philippines’ first Miss World, Megan Young.

Now, he is his own Daez, no longer under the shadow of his famous brother, thanks to his impressive acting turns in Pamilya Sagrado as Leon Arevalo Jr., Wilson Hernandez in Saving Grace and as Uno Santillan, a lead role in the coming soon Gen Z drama about volleyball players Love at First Spike.

Daez gets the admiration and support from his fans because of his effortless manner in charming everyone, respectful and intelligent manner of conversation, with no trace of braggadocio. He is so unaware of his attractiveness and screaming X -factor.

Toast to Team MiLi

“That’s my duo, pare!” This is what Diaz often exclaims every time Sager is mentioned in a conversation. Many commend their mutual decision not to return as wild card bets to the PBB Collab House. Everything has come up roses now that they are out in the real world.

The love and support from fans that Team MiLi get is no longer a surprise because of their genuine fondness for each other and natural bond.

Their being openly affectionate, as demonstrated in their hugs and embraces, saying “I miss you” and “I love you,” erases and erodes the prevailing toxic masculinity and what they find authentic and endearing.

Team MiLi has become an inspiration to others, especially to menfolk who can see that there is nothing “pink” in being more open emotionally and expressing it in the most positive light.

With Sager and Daez, one not only senses but sees that the pair is not doing it for the sake of fan service, but share a genuine brotherhood and friendship.

Indeed, this duo/pair is a refreshing change from the love team dynamic and template that have become predictable and tiresome.

Their consistent display of fondness, positive energy and respect for each other, plus the projects they will do together whether on social media as reels and vlogs, television shows or even movies, declare that, yes, youth is not wasted on the young and, boy, what a relief it is to have this one fine bromance being shared by Michael Sager and Emilio Daez.

Team Mili for the win and for the love!