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EXCLUSIVE: Emilio Daez reveals his biggest crush in showbiz: ‘Medyo na-star struck ako sa kanya!’

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Rhea Manila Santos

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As <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab">Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab</a> edition&#x27;s most recent evictee this week, Emilio Daez is moving on and looking forward for his fans to watch him as he headlines his first ever series in iWantTFC’s Love at First Spike which will be shown online starting next month.The 25-year-old former investment banker-turned-actor talked to PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive interview about finally making the leap into showbiz, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Mikael Daez.“Well of course, my brother has always been my number one supporter. Kung wala siya ay wala din ako sa showbiz so a big, big, big thank you to Mikael and Megan (Young). You guys are my rock and you guys have always been my rock. I really appreciate you guys so salamat!’ he said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/25/exclusive-emilio-daez-on-landing-his-first-lead-role-madami-akong-nakalaban-na-artista-dito-1833">READ: EXCLUSIVE: Emilio Daez on landing his first lead role: ‘Madami akong nakalaban na artista dito!’ </a></div>Emilio also revealed the best advice he has received about his new career was from his kuya Mikael, who has been in showbiz as an actor and TV host for more than a decade. “He said that number one talaga is be nice to everyone. Kahit sino ma-meet mo, kahit sino kausap mo, maging mabait ka. And bawal ma-late!” he added.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/28/emilio-daez-reflects-on-his-pbb-journey-the-dream-continues-and-i-m-ready-for-it-1651">READ: Emilio Daez reflects on his PBB journey: ‘The dream continues and I’m ready for it’ </a></div>Among all the lovely people in the industry, Emilio admitted that there are two local actresses that he finds the most attractive, even before he joined showbiz.“Maybe Liza Soberano and Kathryn Bernardo. Ako kasi nagagandahan lang ako sa kanila, sa kanilang dalawa. Nakita ko na si Kathryn. Medyo na-star struck ako sa kanya. (laughs). Pero si Liza hindi ko pa nakikita sa personal. Sa (kung sa mundo ng) volleyball, i-sa-shout out ko na lang yung kaibigan ko, si Vanie Gandler. She’s my good friend from high school. I hope I make her proud,” he shared. Vanie Gandler currently plays in the Premier Volleyball League as a member of the  Cignal HD Spikers.Watch the eight-episode series Love at First Spike, directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal and will start streaming this June on iWantTFC. Starring Emilio Daez, Reign Parani, Sean Tristan, River Joseph, Andi Abaya, Sky Quizon, Dylan Yturralde, Rain Celmar, Binsoy Namoca, Lance Reblando, Bong Gonzales, and Jude Hinumdum.

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab housemate Emilio Daez talks about who are the actrsses who caught his eye in showbiz.

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab housemate Emilio Daez talks about who are the actrsses who caught his eye in showbiz.