Mikel was raised Catholic as both his parents and grandparents are Catholic. He attended a private religious school and mass until 7th grade. He has a diverse group of friends from different ethnicities and religions. Mikel has lived in Illinois, Manila, and visited Europe and Asia, experiences that have influenced his views on religion. In 7th grade, Mikel began questioning his faith and noticing flaws in religion, and he has been influenced more by pop culture and media than his religious family.