Reaching a major milestone in showbiz is arguably often followed by the downward sloping years.
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 celebrates his 10th anniversary with a big concert aptly called The Milby Way. The obvious pun and play on the galaxy’s milky way makes much sense when tracing back his path to stardom and how big he has become as a household name with the moniker Rockoustic Heartthrob.
Oh, the word household itself puts everyone back to the famed Bahay ni Kuya when in Pinoy Big Brother’s first edition a decade ago, he ended up as the biggest name to come out of that house to the tune of the anthemic “Pinoy Ako.”
On Nov. 28, Sam will give back the love with a show where he intends to sing the big hits from his multi-awarded recording career and share the stage with famous faces special to him and who played significant roles in his storied career. The venue is set at The Kia Theater in Araneta Center in Quezon City, while the guest list is a who’s who in showbiz in which Sam is definitely qualified to be: Piolo Pascual, Yeng Constantino, KZ, Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Rayver Cruz, Angeline Quinto, John Prats and other surprise guests.
This star-studded show comes at a hectic, prolific time for Sam and he makes it extra special in essence.
For one, he is busy taping for a brand new soap at the moment, Written In Our Stars (in which he is cast alongside Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga and Jolina Magdangal). The series will air on ABS-CBN in early 2016. Another one on the plate is a brand 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, in which he stars opposite comeback actress Jennylyn Mercado, Sam is bound to star in a couple of new films, one under Regal Films, another to be produced by the rising film outfit Spring Films. As of this writing, The Prenup is still raking it in at the box office on the eve of his big concert celebration.
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, especially his manager Erickson Raymundo who saw his potential to become a star one day and who saw him in a crowd and wearing faded jeans. Also he will show his gratitude to his fans that saw him grow as a PBB hopeful to becoming a much-admired celebrity.
He will also showcase some stage antics never-before-seen in 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 in spite of 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 World Vision 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 came to the Philippines in 2005 to unleash his charisma to an amazed Filipino public, is an entrepreneur with a newly opened stylish restaurant he and his friends put up.
Hear Sam Milby serenade his fans and friends with his noted tunes like “Mahal Pa Rin” and “Hindi Kita liwan,” along with his famed versions of “Wherever You Will Go”, “Only You”, “All My Life” and many others.
Busy as a bee, but born ready. That’s Sam – The Milby way.
Tickets available at Ticketnet outlets. Please call 911-5555 or visit ticketnet.corn.ph
Regine back on the concert circuit
Regine Velasquez will star in her own concert series called Regine at the Theater.
The series kicks off on Nov. 7 and will run for three more shows thereafter on Nov. 8, 21 and 22 at the The Theatre at Solaire.
The series is heavily supported by PLDT after her Regine series of telephone units became a big hit among consumers. The PLDT officers, in fact, were surprised that there still has demand for landline units, and Regine who is the endorser of the series confirmed it.
According to Regine, the show is like her way of thanking her supporters for always being around no matter what. Also it is a chance for her to do something different from what she usually does in her shows.
“I will be performing a lot of broadway tunes and songs from Filipino musical theater. Wala lang para naman maiba,” she said during a press conference recently at the Luxent Hotel.
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