Emilio Daez
Franco Emilio Banzon Daez is a Filipino actor, host, and social media personality. He is best known for his role in the television drama Pamilya Sagrado. Daez gained further public recognition through his participation in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
He is currently under the management of Star Magic.
Early life and education
Franco Emilio Banzon Daez was born on March 9, 2000, in Manila, Philippines to a family of nine siblings. He is the younger brother of actor and content creator Mikael Daez.Daez attended Ateneo de [Manila University] from grade school to college, earning a degree in Management Engineering. Before his transition to showbiz, Daez worked as an investment banker in the Bank of the Philippine Islands for almost two years.
Career
In 2022, Daez made his first television appearance as a guest on Family Feud Philippines.In 2024, he was announced as part of the cast of the action drama series Pamilya Sagrado. 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." 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. He also had a supporting role in Saving Grace as Wilson Hernandez.
In 2025, Daez was introduced as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. He placed 15th in the edition and exited the house alongside his duo partner, Michael Sager. In later episodes, he briefly returned as a house challenger.
In July, Daez starred in his first lead role in the youth-oriented sports series, Love at First Spike. In an interview, he revealed that he was chosen from among 50 other actors who auditioned for the part. 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.