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.
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| Born | Samuel Lloyd Milby May 23, 1984 Troy, Ohio, United States[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Partner(s) | Catriona Gray |
| Relatives | Ada 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
Albums
- Sam Milby (2006, Star Music)
- A Little Too Perfect (2007, Star Music)
- Love Duets (2009, Star Music; collaboration with Toni Gonzaga)
- Be Mine (2011, Star Music)
- Sam:12 (2017, Star Music)
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
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Outfit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Close to You | Lance | Star Cinema |
| 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 | Hero | First Indie Film | |
| 2009 | And I Love You So | Chris Panlilio | Star Cinema |
| Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Prince Price | ||
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Nicolas "Nico" Veneracion Borromeo | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| Third World Happy (Indie Film) | West / Wesley | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2011 | Forever and a Day | Eugene | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Cameo Role | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| 24/7 in Love | Charles Padilla | Star Cinema | |
| 2013 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Tristan Harris | |
| Death March | Roy Cook | Indie Film | |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Rodin Bartoletti | Spring Films, MJM Productions, and Quantum Films | |
| 2014 | Starting Over Again | Cameo Role | Star Cinema |
| The Gifted | Mark Ferrer/Marco Yuzon | Viva Films | |
| 2015 | The Prenup | Sean Billones | Regal Entertainment |
| 2016 | Camp Sawi | Louie/Camp Master | Viva Films |
| The Third Party | Max Labrador | Star Cinema | |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Neo | Viva Films |
| Mary, Marry Me | Peter "Pete" Cummings | TEN17P and TINCANp | |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Andrew | CCM Film Productions |
| 2020 | Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story | Iñigo Villanueva | Spring Films Rocketsheep Studio Netflix |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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| 2006 | 19th Aliw Awards | Best New Male Artist | N/A | Won |
| 36th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Singer | N/A | 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 | N/A | Included | |
| 2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | N/A | Nominated[6] |
| 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) | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | ||
References
- "Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby (b. 1984) – Ohio Birth Index, 1908–2011". Birth-records.mooseroots.com. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- "Philippines Civil Registration (National), 1945-1984 Image Philippines Civil Registration (National), 1945-1984; ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5P9-7D — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- "Lloyd William Milby (b. 1934) – Ohio Birth Index, 1908–2011". Birth-records.mooseroots.com. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- "Shaina Magdayao for Mali | Celebrities call for Mali's transfer – Yahoo News Singapore". Yahoo! News. May 28, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- "'Worth every second of the wait': Sam Milby reveals relationship with Catriona Gray - ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN News. May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
