Sam Milby

Biography

Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 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. 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.

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

• 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 series

Television shows

Film

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

References

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2. (2023-05-23). "Catriona Gray pens sweet birthday message for fiance Sam Milby". [[news.abs-cbn.com.
3. Lo, Ricky. "Sam finally meets Godspell star Anna Maria".
4. (May 28, 2013). "Shaina Magdayao for Mali | Celebrities call for Mali's transfer – Yahoo News Singapore". Yahoo! News.
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6. (May 23, 2020). "'Worth every second of the wait': Sam Milby reveals relationship with Catriona Gray - ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN News.
7. (February 16, 2023). "'Future Mrs. Milby': Catriona Gray, Sam Milby are engaged". [[ABS-CBN News]].
8. (June 26, 2024). "Sam Milby reveals Type 2 diabetes diagnosis". [[Rappler]].
9. (February 19, 2025). "Sam Milby confirms split with Catriona Gray". [[Philstar]].
10. "Sam Milby Opens Up About Emotional Breakdown After Catriona Gray Split". XolXol.
11. (7 November 2024). "Trailer for Julia Montes-Sharon Cuneta series out, to stream on Prime Video". [[NewsWatch Plus]].
12. [[NewsWatch Plus. "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.".
13. [[NewsWatch Plus. "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.".
14. "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".
15. Baby A. Gil. (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". [[PhilStar]].