Wilbert Ross has been in show business for 10 years, and his career has been shaped by being patient and trusting timing. He believes success does not happen quickly. Instead, it comes to people who are willing to wait, keep preparing, and continue working hard even when they are not yet in the spotlight or fully recognized.
Cliché or not, this has become the 28-year-old singer and actor’s guiding belief.
“All of us have dreams,” he told Manila Standard Entertainment in a recent press conference. “But I admit, I still feel overwhelmed by all the blessings coming in. I’m just really very thankful.”
Wilbert believes that gratitude is inseparable from effort. The journey, he stressed, has never been passive.
“Maybe it’s 50-50. Because of course, you won’t reach your dreams if you don’t work and prepare for them,” he said. “I spent years, but I just kept going continuously. I prepared myself by doing my best in everything so that if the break comes, you’re ready.”
He also pointed to what he calls timing, something he frames as faith and fate intertwined.
“And maybe it’s also timing. Truly in God’s time. You won’t achieve what you dream of if it’s not really meant for you. Everything comes from Him.”
Behind the scenes, he credits consistent support from collaborators, including actress Bea Binene.
“I also really want to thank Bea for all her support,” he said. “That she’s always willing to listen to my songs and ideas. It’s nice because those come from my heart, and she gives them her time and attention.”
Despite a string of projects and growing recognition, Wilbert insists he is still in the early chapters of his career.
“More songs, more music, more movies,” he said. “I still have so many things I want to do, honestly. I feel like I’m just starting out, so I hope it just keeps going.”
That mindset now meets a career that has steadily expanded over the past decade. He first entered the industry in 2016 through talent competitions Tawag Ng Tanghalan and Pinoy Boyband Superstar, before later joining the boy group Hashtags on It’s Showtime. His work later stretched into television, digital series, and films including Hello, Love, Goodbye,Nokturno, Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile, and Pagpag 24/7.
A major shift came after he signed with Viva Artists Agency in 2020. He landed the role of Arkin Sanchez in Viva One’s University Series, which increased his visibility and opened more leading opportunities.
He later starred opposite Bea Binene in Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, forming the “WilBea” pairing that gained popularity among fans for its onscreen chemistry and live appearances.
Now, the momentum is set to reach the stage.
Wilbert is headlining WRten by, a two-night concert scheduled for July 25 and 26 at the New Frontier Theater. Tickets sold out within an hour of release, underscoring his rising popularity and a fanbase that has followed him across music and acting.
The show will feature performances from his 2025 debut album Aking Musika, along with recent singles including “Ginintuang Tanawin,” “Avianna,” “Ikaw Ang Aking Musika,” and “Paggising Kong Muli.”
