Reaching a major
milestone in showbiz is arguably often followed by the downsloping waning
years. But that is certainly not the case with singer-actor and certified
Kapamilya star Sam Milby who finds himself practically at his busiest period
right on cue as he recently celebrated his 10th anniversary with a big concert
aptly called "The Milby Way". The obvious pun and play on the
galaxial name making much sense when tracing back his path to stardom and how
big he has become as a household name, the Rockoustic Heartthrob.
Oh, the word
household itself puts everyone back to the famed Bahay ni Kuya when on Pinoy
Big Brother's first edition a decade ago, he ended up as the biggest name to
come off that house to the tune of the anthemic “Pinoy Ako.”
He is busy taping
for his newest soap at the moment, Written In Our Stars (where he is cast
alongside Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga and Jolina Magdangal). He’s also part of
the afternoon soap Doble Kara alongside Julia Montes. Another one on the plate
is a new album this year which means another set of songs rendered through his
emphatic vocal delivery that Sam's followers miss for some time.
Then, as shown
through the runaway success of the ongoing movie The Prenup, where he stars
opposite comeback actress Jennylyn Mercado, Sam is bound to do a couple of new
films, one under Regal Films, another to be produced by the rising film outfit
Spring Films.
"The Milby
Way" – Sam Milby's 10th Anniversary Concert is conceptualized as his grand
thank you gesture to everyone who has helped him along the way, from his
manager Erickson Raymundo who saw his potential to become a star one day he was
seen mixed in a crowd and wearing faded jeans, to the recent fan converts who
have seen him grow as a PBB house hopeful to becoming a much-admired celebrity.
He will also showcase some stage antics never-before-seen by the public – proof
of dedication to his craft that he has always displayed like when he had to
portray a big guy in “My Big Love” or be in a Cannes-bound indie movie like
“Death March”.
“Sam is one famous
figure who has never changed despite the fame and fortune that he is enjoying.
He remains humble and giving”, shares one of his avid fans, straightly stating
the reason why his supporters have kept up with him and by observation
consistently increased through the years.
No wonder he is
today's one noted brand endorser, either for a toothpaste product, watch or a
gadget brand. He is an ambassador for Worldvision also for a decade now,
proving he is a role model who brings good influence to the youth the moment he
became popular. Born and raised in Ohio, USA, Sam, who returns to Philippines
in 2005 to unleash his charisma to an amazed Filipino public, has likewise
ventured to entrepreneurship, for a time inviting the press to see a newly
opened stylish restaurant he and his friends put up.