Sam Milby

Samuel Lloyd Milby (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmilbɪ], born May 23, 1984)[1] is a Filipino-American actor, musician, guitarist, model, recording artist, and businessman. In 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling.

Sam Milby
Sam Milby in 2015
Born
Samuel Lloyd Milby

(1984-05-23) May 23, 1984
Troy, Ohio, United States[1]
NationalityFilipino-American
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Singer
Years active2005–present
Agent
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Partner(s)Catriona Gray
RelativesAda Milby

Biography

Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio, the youngest child of Elsie Ronquillo Lacia (born March 15, 1958, Tago, Surigao del Sur),[2] and Lloyd William Milby (born October 21, 1934, Dayton, Ohio), an entrepreneur.[1][3]

Sam Milby was raised in Tipp City, Ohio. At age 9, he trained and lived with his ice-skating coach, and was home schooled until he was 15. He competed in numerous major ice skating competitions, including the Junior Nationals. He and his skating partner of 4 years won silver and other awards in the course of his serious skating stint.

Returning to the Philippines in 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. He landed bit roles in some ads before obtaining a lead role in Close Up's TV commercial with Barbie Almalbis. He subsequently joined Pinoy Big Brother, which featured 12 men and women from different walks of life; Milby was not one of the original 12, but joined the cast when one of the contestants left the house. After this, he became into an actor and recording artist and signed up a contract with ABS-CBN. His first major film debut was Close to You, produced by ABS-CBN subsidiary Star Cinema and co-starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.

In early 2006, Milby released a self-titled debut album. He did a concert titled "Heartthrobs" at the Music Museum on February 2 and 3, 2007. It had its repeat on March 17, 2007 following the big success of the first concert. He did his first major solo concert dubbed as Sam Milby: Rockoustic Heartthrob at the Aliw Theater on October 25, 2008. He also did several concerts in USA, Canada, Asia, and Europe.

In 2012, Milby spent three months in the United States, taking part in auditions in New York. He also performed in concerts and tours, playing Lazarus for one night in the Broadway musical Godspell, and guest-starring in Anna Maria's Benefit Concert in New York with Anna Maria's Godspell costars Corbin Bleu, Wallace Smith, Nick Blaemire, Eric Krop, and George Salazar.

In 2013 Milby joined PETA campaign to remove Mali, the only captive elephant in the Philippines, from the Manila zoo, and have her transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand.[4]

Milby took part in the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, where the Adolfo Alix Jr. movie Death March, in which he had acted, was screened in Un Certain Regard section.

Personal life

On May 23, 2020, Milby revealed that he is in a relationship with Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray.[5]

Discography

Sam Milby in April 2010.

Albums

Other appearances

  • 2006, "Langit Na Naman", on Hotsilog: The ASAP Hotdog Compilation
  • 2007, "You and I," "Can't Cry Hard Enough," "In Love with You", on Maging Sino Ka Man Soundtrack
  • 2012, "After All" on "A Beautiful Affair OST"
  • 2014, "And I Love You So", "Chasing Cars" on Star Cinema (20th Year Commemorative Album)

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2005Pinoy Big BrotherHimself/ContestantABS-CBN
2006–presentASAPHost/Performer
2006 Star Magic Presents: Tender Loving CareCalvin
Maging Sino Ka ManJaime "JB" Roxas Berenguer
Your Song: I've Fallen in LoveStephen
2007Your Song Presents: Breaking Up Is Hard To DoWill
Your Song Presents: Ikaw Lamang
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PilatJeffrey
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang PagbabalikJaime "JB" Roxas Berenguer
2008–09DyosaPrinsipe Adonis
2009Only YouTheodore "TJ" Javier Jr.
Your Song Presents: Someone To LoveMorrie Smith
May Bukas Pa Jeff
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents:ImpostorAnthony Florencio
1DOLVincent "Vince" Serrano
2011Your Song Presents: KimRonnie
Mara ClaraHimself
100 Days to HeavenRoel Villanueva
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PianoCharles Buenafe
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: JournalNono Revilleza
Wansapanataym: I'll Be Home For ChristmasCarl
2013Kahit Konting PagtinginAdam Ledesma
Toda MaxDoc Milby
Huwag Ka Lang MawawalaEros Diomedes
2014Minute to Win ItHimself
Mars Ravelo's DyesebelLiro
2015NathanielAnghel Armen
2015–17Doble KaraSebastian "Seb" Acosta
2018–19HalikAce Corpuz
2020 The Tapes Sonny Cruz iWant
Ang sa Iyo ay AkinGabriel VillarosaKapamilya Channel

Movies

YearTitleRoleFilm Outfit
2006Close to YouLanceStar Cinema
You Are the OneWill Derby / Vernard Garcia
2007You Got MeLt. Kevin Robles
2008My Big LoveMacky Galvez
My Only ÜCameo Role
Cul De SacHeroFirst Indie Film
2009And I Love You SoChris PanlilioStar Cinema
Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go RoundPrince Price
2010Babe, I Love YouNicolas "Nico" Veneracion BorromeoStar Cinema and Viva Films
Third World Happy (Indie Film)West / WesleyCinema One Originals
2011Forever and a DayEugeneStar Cinema
2012This Guy's in Love with U Mare!Cameo RoleStar Cinema and Viva Films
24/7 in LoveCharles PadillaStar Cinema
2013Four Sisters and a WeddingTristan Harris
Death MarchRoy CookIndie Film
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng PrequelRodin BartolettiSpring Films, MJM Productions, and Quantum Films
2014Starting Over AgainCameo RoleStar Cinema
The GiftedMark Ferrer/Marco YuzonViva Films
2015The PrenupSean BillonesRegal Entertainment
2016Camp SawiLouie/Camp MasterViva Films
The Third PartyMax LabradorStar Cinema
2018Ang Pambansang Third WheelNeoViva Films
Mary, Marry MePeter "Pete" CummingsTEN17P and TINCANp
20193pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!AndrewCCM Film Productions
2020Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano StoryIñigo VillanuevaSpring Films
Rocketsheep Studio
Netflix

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
200619th Aliw AwardsBest New Male ArtistN/AWon
36th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Male SingerN/AWon
20th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityASAPWon
22nd PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearYou Are the OneWon
ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBreakthrough Performance by an ActorNominated
1st ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop Screen Kiss(shared with Toni Gonzaga)Won
Pop Movie Theme Song(shared with Toni Gonzaga)You Are the One (song from the movie You Are the One)Won
Anak TV Seal AwardsTop 10 Most Admired Male PersonalityN/AIncluded
2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistN/ANominated[6]
37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsPrince of Philippines MoviesYou Are the OneWon
2nd ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop Screen KissYou Got MeWon
21st PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorMaging Sino Ka ManNominated
2008Star Magic Ball AwardsMost Chandon Sparkling Couple of the Night(shared with Anne Curtis)N/AWon
22nd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorMaging Sino Ka Man: Ang PagbabalikNominated
2009Dangal ng Bayan AwardsBest ActorOnly YouWon
Best Male Performing ArtistLove DuetsWon
2010Gawad Pasado AwardsBest ActorAnd I Love You SoNominated
7th Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)Nominated
5th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop Pin-Up BoyN/AWon
Pop Love Team(shared with Anne Curtis)Babe, I Love YouWon
201135th Gawad Urian AwardsBest ActorThird World HappyNominated
6th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Myx Celebrity VJN/ANominated
Eastwood City Walk of FameCelebrity InducteeActing, Singing, musician, EndorsingWon
201225th Awit AwardsBest Ballad Recording"Hindi Kita Iiwan"Won
7th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Mellow VideoNominated

References

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