Samuel Lloyd Milby[a][1] (born May 23, 1984)[2] is a Filipino-American actor, model and musician. He came to prominence after joining the first edition of Pinoy Big Brother.
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| 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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Biography
editSamuel 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.[5]
Personal life
editOn May 23, 2020, Milby revealed that he is in a relationship with Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray.[6] They announced their engagement on February 16, 2023, in a social media post.[7] In 2024, he revealed that he had Type 2 Diabetes.[8] In 2025, he revealed that he and Gray had broken up.[9] He later shared that the breakup with Gray left him in an emotionally vulnerable state.[10]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 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
edit- 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
editTelevision series
editTelevision shows
edit| 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 |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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! | Lord |
| 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 | Engr. Raffy Ariza |
| 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 Esguerra |
| 2020 | Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story | Iñigo Villanueva |
| 2025 | Ex Ex Lovers | Chef Chico |
| Everything About My Wife | Miguel[14] |
Awards and nominations
edit| 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[15] |
| 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 | ||
Notes
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 Osoro, Yul Vincent (June 4, 2020). "Sam Milby bio: girlfriend, age, Instagram, height, exes". Kami.com.ph. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Catriona Gray pens sweet birthday message for fiance Sam Milby". ABS-CBN News. May 23, 2023. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ Lo, Ricky. "Sam finally meets Godspell star Anna Maria". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ↑ "Shaina Magdayao for Mali | Celebrities call for Mali's transfer – Yahoo News Singapore". Yahoo! News. May 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 1, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Sam MILBY". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ↑ "'Worth every second of the wait': Sam Milby reveals relationship with Catriona Gray - ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN News. May 23, 2020. Archived from the original on May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ↑ "'Future Mrs. Milby': Catriona Gray, Sam Milby are engaged". ABS-CBN News. February 16, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Sam Milby reveals Type 2 diabetes diagnosis". Rappler. June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Sam Milby confirms split with Catriona Gray". Philstar. February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Sam Milby Opens Up About Emotional Breakdown After Catriona Gray Split". XolXol. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Trailer for Julia Montes-Sharon Cuneta series out, to stream on Prime Video". NewsWatch Plus Staff. NewsWatch Plus. November 7, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ↑ NewsWatch Plus PH [@newswatchplusph] (October 1, 2025). "KIM-PAU IS BACK! LOOK: Prime Video drops a first look on the upcoming series, 'Alibi,' starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. The two top-billed the drama series, "Linlang," also on the same streaming platform in 2023" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ NewsWatch Plus PH [@newswatchplusph] (October 15, 2025). "LOOK: Prime Video drops the trailer for the comeback series of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino titled "The Alibi," which premieres on the streaming platform beginning Nov. 7. The series stars a powerhouse cast including Sam Milby, John Arcilla, and Zsazsa Padilla" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ "GMA Films, GMA Network and GMA Pictures welcomes Kapamilya actor Sam Milby on the Kapuso family, to topbilled movie with Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ↑ Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
