– Sam Milby had an insightful interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda

– The actor expressed his desire to start a family but acknowledged that life doesn’t always go as planned

– He shared that he once hoped to become a father by 35 but now feels some pressure at 40, realizing that timing doesn’t always align with one’s plans

– Furthermore, he admitted that the breakup with Catriona Gray was difficult, especially since they were engaged and had future plans together

Filipino-American actor Sam Milby recently opened up about his personal struggles during an emotional interview on GMA’s “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” which aired on March 3, 2025.

Reflecting on his aspirations to start a family, Sam shared his concerns about timing and age. He mentioned that his father was 49 when he was born, which is not his ideal age to become a parent. He also noted that, despite his plans to become a father by 35, life doesn’t always unfold as expected. He said, “You can make so many plans in life but life doesn’t always happen when you want it to.”

Aside from the pressure to have kids, the 40-year-old actor also discussed his breakup with his former fiancée, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

The star spoke about the end of his engagement with Catriona, acknowledging that the breakup has been particularly challenging.

He expressed, “No breakup is easy. It wasn’t only [because] mag-boyfriend, girlfriend kami. We were engaged. And to have that not push through, it’s been really rough, honestly.” 

The actor became visibly emotional during the interview, admitting that discussing the breakup and its aftermath was difficult for him.

He stated, “When that happened in the last few weeks, it’s been, yeah, it’s been really rough. And I think it’s better to just be honest about it.” 

Sam and Catriona publicly revealed their relationship in 2020 and announced their engagement in 2023.

Speculations about their split arose when fans noticed Catriona without her engagement ring and the removal of their engagement photos from her social media accounts. 

Despite the personal challenges, Sam continues to focus on his career, marking his 20th year in the entertainment industry.

His candid revelations during the interview have resonated with fans, offering a glimpse into the actor’s personal life and his hopes for the future.

Sam Milby is a famous actor, model, and endorser in the Philippines. The actor rose to fame after participating on Pinoy Big Brother, eventually becoming a big star in movies and series.

He was engaged to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray but they called of their engagement eventually. Now, both of the popular personalities are busy with their own careers, with Sam working on a series and also for a movie next year.

In a previous report by KAMI, Sam Milby shared photos of his sister recovering from a road accident on Instagram. The accident involved a motorcycle and a truck that lost its brakes.

CCTV footage showed the accident and its aftermath, highlighting how tragic it was. Moreover, Sam urged stricter vehicle maintenance to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Earlier, Sam Milby talked about his fears in showbiz, in the latest interview with ABS-CBN. The actor said that one thing that he fears is to be forgotten, or “malaos” in Filipino parlance.

He also said that while it may be something that he accepts, it is also something that he fears. The actor also said that he is just thankful that he is doing a series for this year and a movie for next year.