Sam Milby | |
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 Milby in 2010 | |
| Born | Samuel Lloyd Milby [1] May 23, 1984 [2] Troy, Ohio, U.S. [1] |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Relatives | Ada Milby (sister) |
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| Instruments | Guitar, piano, vocals |
Samuel Lloyd Milby [a] [1] (born May 23, 1984) [2] is a Filipino actor, model and musician. He came to prominence after joining the first edition of Pinoy Big Brother .
Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 [2] in Troy, Ohio, USA to parents Lloyd William Milby, an American businessman from Ohio, and Elsie Ronquillo Lacia, a Filipina from Tago, Surigao del Sur. [1] 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 an actor and recording artist and signed 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.[ citation needed ]
In early 2006, Milby released a self-titled debut album. His concert, titled "Heartthrobs", was performed at the Music Museum on February 2 and 3, 2007. It was repeated on March 17, 2007, following the big success of the first concert. His first major solo concert, "Sam Milby: Rockoustic Heartthrob", occurred at the Aliw Theater on October 25, 2008. He also performed in several concerts in USA, Canada, Asia, and Europe.[ citation needed ]
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. [3]
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.
On May 23, 2020, Milby revealed that he is in a relationship with Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray. [5] They announced their engagement on February 16, 2023, in a social media post. [6] In 2024, he revealed that he had Type 2 Diabetes. [7]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Pinoy Big Brother | Contestant |
| 2006–present | ASAP | Host/Performer |
| 2014 | Minute to Win It | Guest/Contestant |
| 2023 | Magandang Buhay | Guest |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2020 | The Tapes | Sonny Cruz |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006 | Close to You | Lance Guerzon |
| You Are the One | Will Derby / Vernard Garcia | |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Lt. Kevin Robles |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Macky Galvez |
| My Only Ü | Cameo Role | |
| Cul De Sac [b] | Hero | |
| 2009 | And I Love You So | Chris Panlilio |
| Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Prince Price | |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Nicolas "Nico" Veneracion Borromeo |
| Third World Happy [b] | West / Wesley | |
| 2011 | Forever and a Day | Eugene |
| 2012 | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Cameo Role |
| 24/7 in Love | Charles Padilla | |
| 2013 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Tristan Harris |
| Death March [b] | Roy Cook | |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Rodin Bartoletti | |
| 2014 | Starting Over Again | Cameo Role |
| The Gifted | Mark Ferrer/Marco Yuzon | |
| 2015 | The Prenup | Sean Billones |
| 2016 | Camp Sawi | Louie/Camp Master |
| The Third Party | Max Labrador | |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Neo |
| Mary, Marry Me | Peter "Pete" Cummings | |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Andrew |
| 2020 | Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story | Iñigo Villanueva |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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| 2006 | 19th Aliw Awards | Best New Male Artist | — | Won |
| 36th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Singer | — | Won | |
| 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | ASAP | Won | |
| 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | You Are the One | Won | |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Nominated | ||
| 1st ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop 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 Awards | Top 10 Most Admired Male Personality | — | Included | |
| 2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | — | Nominated [8] |
| 37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Prince of Philippines Movies | You Are the One | Won | |
| 2nd ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Screen Kiss | You Got Me | Won | |
| 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Maging Sino Ka Man | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Ball Awards | Most Chandon Sparkling Couple of the Night(shared with Anne Curtis) | — | Won |
| 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Dangal ng Bayan Awards | Best Actor | Only You | Won |
| Best Male Performing Artist | Love Duets | Won | ||
| 2010 | Gawad Pasado Awards | Best Actor | And I Love You So | Nominated |
| 7th Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | Nominated | ||
| 5th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Pin-Up Boy | — | Won | |
| Pop Love Team(shared with Anne Curtis) | Babe, I Love You | Won | ||
| 2011 | 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Third World Happy | Nominated |
| 6th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ | — | Nominated | |
| Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Celebrity Inductee | Acting, Singing, musician, Endorsing | Won | |
| 2012 | 25th Awit Awards | Best Ballad Recording | "Hindi Kita Iiwan" | Won |
| 7th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Mellow Video | Nominated | ||
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