Kapamilya actor Emilio Daez is all set for his first lead role in the entertainment industry.

Since the release of the trailer of his upcoming series Love at First Spike on Friday, May 9, support from his fellow celebrities started pouring in, ahead of the series’ premiere in June.

Kapuso actor Michael Sager, the other half of the popular duo “MiLi” of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab edition, took pride in Emilio’s new endeavor.  

Michael displayed full support for his duo partner as he reposted the series’ trailer in an Instagram story.  

“That’s my duo, pare,” he wrote on his Instagram story. “Proud of you, duo! @emiliobdaez. Exciting things ahead. [Come on] #MiLi.” 

Actress-beauty queen Megan Young, Emilio’s sister-in-law, also reposted the trailer on her Instagram story.

“Excited to watch this!!! @emiliobdaez,” Megan captioned her Instagram story. 

Emilio officially introduced his role to his supporters in an Instagram post. 

 “This is it. My first lead role. Meet Uno Santillan, Brixton’s No. 1,” he captioned his post.  

Some celebrities also expressed their support in the post’s comment section. 

“Proud of you, paps,” actor and singer Kyle Echarri, who previously worked with Emilio in the family thriller drama Pamilya Sagrado, commented on the post.  

Celebrities Adrian Lindayag, Alyanna Angeles, and volleyball star Vanie Gandler also expressed their support for the actor’s upcoming project.  

Award-winning filmmaker Theodore Boborol also cheered the actor: “Go Emilio!” 

Emilio’s co-stars at Love at First Spike, namely Sean Tristan, Dylan Yturralde, Andi Abaya, Raine Celmar, Sky Quizon, and Bong Gonzales also commented on the post, expressing their support for their lead star.  

He will also be joined by Reign Parani and his fellow PBB Celebrity Collab housemate River Joseph, who will be the antagonist in the series.

In the same post, Emilio expressed his gratitude to the team behind the upcoming series, while sharing some snaps from their cast pictorial. 

“Huge thank you to our director, direk @ivanpayawal, the entire cast, and the whole production team!! Couldn’t have asked for a better team and family to go through this with,” he expressed. 

Under the direction of Ivan Andrew Payawal, Love at First Spike will be the first iWant original series in 2025.

The series is set to tackle important phases of Gen Z high school life and other sensitive issues including gender stereotypes, according to a press release by ABS-CBN. 

READ: Emilio Daez, bibida sa iWant Original series na “Love at First Spike”

 Emilio will portray Uno, a former captain of the basketball varsity team who was kicked out and found a new home in the volleyball varsity team comprised mostly of members of LGBTQIA+ community.  

In a previous interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, Emilio admitted that securing the major role had its own challenges.  

READ: EXCLUSIVE: Emilio Daez on landing his first lead role: ‘Madami akong nakalaban na artista dito!’

“Nag-audition ako. Hindi po ako handpicked. Grabe, madami akong nakalaban na artista dito sa industriya. We were like 50 guys and sa awa ng Diyos, napili ako ni direk,” he said.

 “Grabe, super super thankful and blessed ako! It’s a dream come true. Kasi siyempre as a young actor, siyempre ang goal is maging bida, maging leading man. So ito na po ‘yung pagkakataon ko maging isang leading man and maging bida sa isang teleserye,” he added.