iStyled: Sam Milby for Manila Bulletin's Spotted

Sam Goes To Hollywood

Spotted

By ANGELO G. GARCIA

Photo by CROMWELL TORIO

Styled by JP DICHE and PIERRE PERALTA

Grooming by RHINA MONTEMAYOR

Clothes by FOLDED and HUNG

MANILA, Philippines — The list of Filipino celebrities who try their luck in Hollywood grows longer and longer. Some have succeeded, more have failed.

On account of their birth rights, Filipino-Americans however have greater chances at the Hollywood dream. There’s comedian Rob Schneider and drama/action star Lou Diamond Phillips.  Then there is the younger batch of Fil-Ams including Vanessa Hudgens, lead actress of the then popular TV movie series, High School Musical, and Ana Maria Perez de Tagle, who came out in Camp Rock.

Their success has inspired singer/actor Sam Milby to temporarily hang up his local showbiz mantle and hie off to the United States to do auditions for various television shows. Born and raised in Troy, Ohio, Sam entered showbiz through the backdoor, via the reality show Pinoy Big Brother in 2005.

“Kinda scary but very excited. It’s a new chapter in my life. I’ll be there over three months and do auditions. It’s pilot week season so there are a lot of new shows from the network,” shares the 27 year-old actor.

Sam is hoping that he has gathered enough materials for his acting portfolio to be let in the door. Among his more notable works are as as JB Roxas Berenguer in the television series “Maging Sino Ka Man” and his drama-romance-comedy films such as “My Big Love”, “Babe, I Love You” “and “Forever and a Day.”

LEAVING HOME

Last month, while Sam was busy packing his bags and tying loose ends, the Students and Campuses Bulletin team was allowed to peek into his inner sanctum in a Pasig City house he invested in and built. Sam is entrusting the upkeep of the house to some relatives while he is away.

The three-bedroom home, which he intended to be modern and Japanese inspired, is spacious and even has a theater on the second floor. A wooden faux wall where a flat TV is installed is built between the dining and the living area and it swivels 180 degrees so that TV screen may be seen from either the two rooms.

“I was really hands-on building this house, I wanted to have a staircase with no hand railings. I wanted to have this swiveling part with the TV,” he explains.

His favorite part of the room, beside his bedroom, is understandably the home theater.

“I stay in the theater room a lot. I love watching movies, I have a collection of original BluRay discs. I watch everything. My favorites are Inception, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, it’s a great movie, I was surprised it didn’t do well in the box office, it’s such a good movie. Some of my all-time favorites are Braveheart, Interview with the Vamipre, Fight Club,” he says.

Yet, Sam doesn’t like watching his own film. “I hate watching myself. ‘Yun talaga ang isang bagay na ayaw ko talaga, ‘yung panoorin ang sarili ko. The premiere night is the first and last time I watch my movies.”

He also has his own fully-equipped gym with a sauna and of course a pool. But he admits that he hasn’t used the gym in a while. Last year, he only used the gym for less than 10 times!

Sam describes himself as a “health conscious freak”. He only drinks soy milk, eats wheat bread,  and will not touch fried foods with a ten-foot pole. This is how he stays lean, he says, and only needs minimal work out.

HIS DREAM HOME

One of his favorite places in the house is his loft-type bedroom. His bedroom on the second floor has two floors. His bed and a balcony are located on the second floor of the room while his living/entertainment area, walk-in closet, and bathroom are on the first floor.

On a lazy day, Sam says he loves sleeping in because he is basically a night owl. “I’m a night owl and I want to change that. There are times when I don’t have work in the morning I tend to sleep at 4 a.m. and I hate that. The book that I am reading, “A man who wakes up before dawn, 360 days a year will never let his family hungry.” I need to start disciplining myself to go to bed early and wake up early. I hate the feeling like I wasted a day. There’s always something I need to get done. When I wake up late, it’s already a wasted day,” Sam explains. He is also a gamer, owning multiple game consoles and mobile gadgets. This is another thing he wants to change so he can read more books.

Yet, this is still not Sam’s dream home. He envisions that dream house to have – don’t look now – a motocross track!

“I really want a motocross track. I love the outdoors and I want a spacious house and lot. Kahit maliit ‘yung bahay basta may motocross track, dream house ko na ‘yun,” he says.

(Spotted is a regular feature on campus personalities and young celebrities about their favorite hangout places.)

Thanks to Cornerstone Talent Management for allowing this shoot to happen..

to Manila Bulletin- Students and Campuses please like their Facebook Page HERE 

and to Folded and Hung for the Clothes!!

XoXo

Sam Milby's Home... BTS Photos for Manila Bulletin SAC Shoot

A few month's ago, I had the privilege to style Sam Milby for a feature in Manila Bulletin...

It was the week before he left for his quest in Hollywood. So it is a bit special because I was able 

to bid farewell and goodluck to him personally (kilig!!!).. 

The feature consists of him and his house (that's why "Spotted"), that's why it is special.

Having to be in the house of one of the country's hottest hunks is definitely a privilege!! lol..

So as soon as I received the invite, pak na pak na YES agad!

Here are some of the photos of his home, and behind-the-scenes photos during the shoot.

Our first task that day was to find Sam's house. 

Situated in the middle of one of the busiest areas in Pasig. Challenge hanapin but 

thanks to Caress (from Cornerstone Talent Management) for guiding us.

When we arrived, we were greeted by this modern-minimalist/ Japanese Inspired home.

The receiving area opens up to a very light and homey living area!

I feel in love with that stairs!! But given my lack of balance when Im drunk, 

it will not be good for me... The interior is very masculine!

We waited for a few minutes while Sam prepped up (Thus photos) lol.. 

That's his kitchen and bar, which he said is rarely used! His La Germana Oven (according to Sam) 

is still a virgin (as in never been used) lol

And then Sam here while being interviewed by Angelo of MBSAC 

and groomed by Rhina Montemayor...

preppin for the first layout!

First layout... Pool na agad!! hehe... yeah that's his swimming pool. 

He said he swims to workout.. 

2nd layout... Gym... Yes he has a gym with sauna at home.. He said he works out there

when he needs to beef up for a project! 

  

Sam while waiting for the setup...

3rd layout... The Living Area and The Theater Room

Some of Sam's displays in his living area.. and yeah that's him in that photo!

Sam said his favorite area in his house is the Theater room. He said he sleeps there sometimes.

and that's him showing his folding bed/side table.

Sam loves to watch movies. and here he is showing his collection of Blu Ray DVDs.

Take note!! All of it are original!! NO TO PIRACY! :P

And so we are off to our last layout..

And was shot at (for me) the most important part of the house, THE MASTER'S BEDROOM

We were greeted by a very masculine yet kabog room!! The room is almost as big as

a separate condo unit. It has a mezzanine area where his bed and some other stuff are located.

You can easily say that the owner of the room loves music, just by looking at the 

equipment inside his room's base floor.

Pose muna...

Sam has a 3d LED TV. and he loves playing with that PS (i dont know what version, im not techy sorry)

3d Glasses!!

That's the stairs going to the Bed area inside his bedroom!

And here's his oddly shaped bed!

 A view from the mezzanine area of his bedroom!

 Of course! Kailangan may photo on his bed!! Sam is really good at smizing!!

I love that painting!!

Some stuff beside his bed! 

And then we're off to his hidden walk-in closet!!

Hidden kasi you will not notice that there is another room inside his room

because of the unnoticeable door in the base floor!

That wall beside the TV, that's the door to his Walk In Closet!!!

We were greeted by his extensive set of wardrobes on the right...  

It is organized properly, and yeah! his walk in closet is just effin fabulous!! 

(I just have to say that!)

Shoes and more shoes!! 

Hats!! I saw quite a number of Folded and Hung Shirts and Fedoras in there!! 

On the left side of his walk-in closet is his Lavatory area.

 Bath tub... shower and loo!

Sam Milby (i think) has a good chance of making it to Hollywood. Im sure he'll come back with a big surprise to us Pinoys! He said more than personal reasons he also wanted to make us Pilipinos proud. So Im hoping and praying that good things will come to him!!

It was a long yet fabulous day! Sam went off to Bandila after our shoot and we are off to our 

usual trips. Sam and his mom were very hospitable. I'd like to extend my special thanks

to Manila Bulletin- Students and Campuses for allowing me to post these photos and

to Cornerstone Talent Management for making this shoot happen!

If you wanna read the official feature with all the photos... it will be posted right after this blog post!!

XoXo

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Marie Digby- Students and Campuses Exclusive

“I want to be known as someone who has done something good that people can remember."

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As promised, here are the official photos and snippets from the Manila Bulletin- Students and Campuses Exclusive feature on Marie Digby! 

Marie Digby- About A Girl

A Manila Bulletin- Students and Campuses Exclusive 

Photos by Jerico Montemayor (assited by Paolo Sy) of Illuminati
Creative Direction by Jaser Marasigan
Styling by Donald Elizaga
Makeup by Eman De Leon for Revlon
Hair by Adrian Adraincem
Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories from Jellybean (SM Megamall)

Shot on location at Ronac Art Center and Secret Fresh

You can read the full article here!

About A Girl

MANILA, Philippines — If only Marie Digby could save lives one song at a time, she definitely would.

After Japan was hit by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake on March 11, Marie has made it her mission to ease the sufferings of those affected in her own little way.

The daughter of a Japanese mother and an Irish-American father, Marie was right there in Japan when the tragedy struck. She and her mom were just stepping off the elevator when the tremor occurred, lucky to have been in a secure building when it happened.

“My initial thought was this is just another earthquake. It wasn’t until I turned the news on and saw how bad it was for other regions,” she recalls. “We got very lucky because our building is secure. The cities that were built near the water, they weren’t prepared for a tsunami that huge. I’m sad because even if they’re not necessarily our family, it’s still our people. It was very sad to watch that,” she laments.

She was scheduled to come to Manila on March 13. Reluctant to push through with the plan, she nevertheless went on after her parents, worried about the radiation scare and aftershocks, advised her to.

“It was with a heavy heart that I came here because I felt guilty for leaving Japan when it was most in need. We decided that I should go ahead, but my work would have to give back to Japan,” she says.

The first thing she did was to participate in “Jam for Japan” held at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. They were able to raise P17 million from the said benefit concert.

 

On her passion for music...

“When I started doing the YouTube videos, in my mind, even if there’s one more person somewhere around the world who knew about my music, I’ve already been successful. For me to sit here now and think about the millions of people who viewed the videos, it’s really hard to believe. I’m just very grateful for it,” she says.

“I realized that I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t try music a 100 percent right then. It is really what I want to do. There was no other option. Music is the only thing that makes me happy. If I were not a musician now, I would probably be crying somewhere in rehab. I would be miserable.”

On her favorite song- Unfold...

“I noticed that I have this trait where anytime someone starts to get close to me, I find a way to push them back. And I was trying to figure out why I am this person. I’m the one girl in school who couldn’t get a date in a school dance. So I sat down with a guitar and literally worked it out through the song. In ‘Unfold’, I try to say, at some point you have to be able to let go and let people see you for what you are, not just the good, but the bad too. I struggled with it still. But the song helps to remind me.”

What we don't know about her...

“I love being very active. I was a jock, I played tennis in high school. I’ve been training for mixed martial arts for over a year now. I got into it because I had a few scary instances with stalkers. I had to make sure I didn’t have to rely on anyone else to defend myself. In the beginning, it was really for self-defense and then it turned into pure fun.”

 

On her stay in the Philippines...

“I absolutely love the Philippines. I’ve been here a few times but this is my first extended stay. This time, it is a very special experience for me because I’m getting to see more of the Philippines. Not just the surface. Before, I just saw beautiful hotels, places, gourmet food.But what I want to know is what life is like on the streets, by the river and under the bridges. I’m always more interested in that than the perfect and appealing.”

  
It's not just about breaking records or selling CDs, or becoming famous....

“I want to be known as someone who has done something good that people can remember.Not just the one who wanted to make a name in life, or be known for what she does or how she looks. I want to be more than that,” she ends.

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Many thanks to Jerico Montemayor for sharing some of the unofficial photos (below).

Full Article from www.mb.com.ph

Enjoy!