" Sam to a higher level "

Sam Milby: I want to grow; to show my versatility — that you cannot just do good guy roles all the time.

 

MANILA, Philippines - People see him as a mild-mannered guy whose pretty face reflects kindness. But Sam Milby has the tendency to beat his lady black and blue. He, too, could easily point a gun at a woman without hesitation when anger builds up inside him.

Oops, before anyone frets, Sam is only capable of doing such cruel acts as soon as he starts breathing life to Eros Diomedes, his character in Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, ABS-CBN’s latest primetime drama series to air beginning tonight. Topbilling with Sam is Judy Ann Santos and KC Concepcion.

“This is my most challenging role. The ones I did before were gentleman, romantic and kilig types. This one is far from those roles but I cannot totally say that he’s a kontrabida. He’s a bida-kontrabida. In its first week (of airing), you will know the reason why he is acting like that… na maaawa at kikiligin din kayo instead of feeling hatred.”

Not a tinge of Eros’ personality ever comes close to Sam. Never in his lifetime would he dare beat a woman. That’s why, Sam feels like having nightmares whenever the role requires him to turn violent towards his family, particularly to his wife played by Judy Ann.

“You will see his grey character; I mean makikita naman na may topak s’ya. But I really find it difficult to convince myself to hurt a lady. It’s my first time to do a role na may ginagawa akong bugbog sa babae. So parang nahihiya ako sa kanya because whenever I get carried away with my emotion during our scene together, it’s hard for me to hold her gently.”

His grip on Judy Ann’s arms has to look “so tight” while he should only hold onto them softly. “Ang hirap kasi malakas talaga yung hawak ko. And she lets me do it.”

 After the take, Sam feels shy towards Judy Ann but he always makes it a point to apologize for what he did. “Parang nakokonsensya ako kaya I always ask, ‘Okey ba kayo? Sorry ha.’”

Sam continues, “But she’s so kind. She allows me to grow. She has perfected the craft of acting so working with her has been inspiring. It’s been a learning process… a huge privilege.”

His profuse thanks also go to Judy Ann for having him as one of her personal choices. The other is KC. “I also want to thank her for the high praises. I’m really honored to hear her praises for me.”

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