[ 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.
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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.
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.
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. They announced their engagement on February 16, 2023, in a social media post. In 2024, he revealed that he had Type 2 Diabetes. In 2025, he revealed that he and Gray had broken up.[ ] He later shared that the breakup with Gray left him in an emotionally vulnerable state.
Discography
Albums
Other appearances
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2006, "Langit Na Naman", on
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2007, "You and I," "Can't Cry Hard Enough," "In Love with You", on Maging Sino Ka Man Soundtrack
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2012, "After All" on "A Beautiful Affair OST"
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2014, "And I Love You So", "Chasing Cars" on Star Cinema (20th Year Commemorative Album)
Filmography
Television series
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| Calvin |
| Jaime "JB" Roxas Berenguer |
| Stephen |
| Will |
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| Jeffrey |
| Jaime "JB" Roxas Berenguer |
| Prinsipe Adonis |
| Theodore "TJ" Javier Jr. |
| Morrie Smith |
| Jeff |
| Anthony Florencio |
| Vincent "Vince" Serrano |
| Ronnie |
| Mara's Sweet 16 Escort |
| Roel Villanueva |
| Charles Buenafe |
| Nono Revilleza |
| Carl |
| Adam Ledesma |
| Doc Milby |
| Eros Diomedes |
| Liro |
| Anghel Armen |
| Sebastian "Seb" Acosta |
| Ace Corpuz |
| 2020 | The Tapes | Sonny Cruz |
| Gabriel Villarosa |
| Dave Estrella |
Julius Hernandez |
| 2025 | The Alibi | Walter Cunanan |
Television shows
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| Contestant |
| Host/Performer |
| Guest/Contestant |
| Guest |
Film
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| Lance Guerzon |
| Will Derby / Vernard Garcia |
| Lt. Kevin Robles |
| Macky Galvez |
| Cameo Role |
| Hero |
| Chris Panlilio |
| Prince Price |
| Nicolas "Nico" Veneracion Borromeo |
| West / Wesley |
| Eugene |
| Cameo Role |
| Charles Padilla |
| Tristan Harris |
| Roy Cook |
| Rodin Bartoletti |
| Cameo Role |
| Mark Ferrer/Marco Yuzon |
| Sean Billones |
| Louie/Camp Master |
| Max Labrador |
| Neo |
| Peter "Pete" Cummings |
| Andrew |
| IƱigo Villanueva |
| 2025 | Ex Ex Lovers | |
Miguel |
Awards and nominations
Notes
External links