Body Talk with Little Brother Sam Milby

The guy with the bedimpled killer smile and a perfect set of pearly-white teeth (his passport to becoming a CloseUp commercial model) describes himself as shy, "very shy." In only 49 days, his name has become a household word, thanks to his brief stay at Big Brother’s house from which he was evicted over the weekend.

Now, everybody, young and old alike, who religiously follows the ABS-CBN reality-TV show (Ang teleserye ng totoong buhay) Pinoy Big Brother thinks of him as a big brother, a little brother, a kuya, a tito, a friend, a family member and...a fantasy figure?

Or just plain Sam. Sam Milby. Half-American and half-Filipino.

He turned 23 last May 23 (a Gemini). He grew up in Ohio, USA, one of two children brought up 50 percent American and 50 percent Filipino, with values like respect for elders instilled in him and his sister by his Filipino mom.

When he came last March, Sam planned to take only a short vacation but look, he has decided to stay longer if not for good. He did plan to try modeling; he auditioned for the CloseUp commercial (his second, the first having been the one for Emperador Brandy) and, before he knew it, he got into Big Brother’s house.

"Things happened fast," said Sam who loves singing (he brought his guitar into Big Brother’s house) and is learning to love acting (he plans to take up acting lessons). "I also love sports. My favorite is motocross. I also do figure-skating. I play hockey a lot, wrestling in high school, golf and tennis. I’ve learned to play badminton here."

Like those previously evicted, Sam didn’t leave Big Brother’s house empty.

"I’m supposed to get some things from Promac and Hammerhead, a motorcycle from Yamaha, etc."

He has also automatically become a contract star of ABS-CBN for one year.

Sam stands 5’11", weighs 170 lbs. (a few pounds gained inside the house), has a 31-inch waistline, and wears medium/large shirt and size 12 shoes.

Did you expect to be evicted from the house so soon?

"During the last few days, yes, I sort of expected it," he said.

Did you violate any rule?

"None that I can think of."

Did you perhaps do something, uh, "obscene" inside the house?

"Yes, I must admit I did and I do apologize to everybody for that."

(You know, his torrid kissing scene with Chx Alcala, who was evicted a week earlier.)

Did you and Chx get carried away?

"Well, yes. And I’m sorry for that."

Did you and Chx have any affair inside the house (while Big Brother was "peeping")?

"The last couple of days we were starting to get close. But nothing like love." (Chx had broken up with her boyfriend, the one suspected to have spread her nude photos in the Internet.)

Do you have a girlfriend?

"No, I don’t have any. I’m not looking. It’s more like I’m waiting."

How did you prepare for PBB?

"I didn’t. When I went to the audition I wasn’t expecting anything out of it. I simply thought I’d be in the house for a long time with other people and it would be a lot of fun; that it wouldn’t be that bad."

How would you describe your 49 days inside Big Brother’s house?

"Being shut off from the outside world was hard. Being inside the house was a bit of everything. Overall, it was definitely a great experience."

What sort of diet do you follow?

"Somewhat like the South Beach Diet. More protein, stay away from carbs and sugar. But I tell you, I love to eat!"

What’s your favorite food?

"Steak. I used to work in a steak house back in Ohio, so I like steak a lot. I also like Italian food, especially pasta which is carb and therefore bad."

What sort of workout do you do?

"These days, I hardly ever have time for that. Otherwise, if time permits, I work out three times a week. You know, a lot of cardio-vascular exercises, and weight-lifting."

How much sleep do you get per night?

"Lately? Almost none! At most, three hours."

How do you make up for lack of sleep, power naps?

"I can’t do that. It’s hard for me to take power naps, knowing that I have something to do."

What’s your favorite sleeping wear?

"Comfortable shorts and loose T-shirt."

How much liquid do you take per day?

"The amount changes every day. Eight glasses of water, more or less. Soda? No, I don’t take soda. Coffee? I used to take cups and cups of coffee especially if I had to go on a gimik. But now, I try not to take too much coffee."

How do you cope with stress; how do you unwind?

"Come to think of it, I don’t even have time to cope with stress!"

What about listening to music, you being a music lover?

"Yes, I do listen to all kinds of music but rock is what I like the most."

Are you taking any vitamins (and/or minerals)?

"Yes. Lots of Vitamin C."

Aside from your teeth, what part of your body is your favorite?

"Oh, I haven’t really thought of that!"

What part of your body do you think needs improvement?

"Oh my, several parts! But I won’t name them, please!"

How do you take care of your teeth?

"I brush them at least twice a day."

How often do you see your dentist?

"Not so often. There was a time when I didn’t see my dentist for 10 years! Now, I try to do so twice a year."

What part of your body is most vulnerable?

"My head. It aches when I’m stressed-out."

What turns you on; what’s your type of girl?

"Eyes and lips."

And what turns you off?

"I don’t like suplada."

How’s you lovelife?

"Zero. I don’t have a girlfriend."

And your nightlife?

"With my busy schedule, I hardly have any."

What’s the last thing you do before you sleep?

"I pray – sometimes."

And the first thing you do when you wake up?

"I yawn and try to find some food."

Are you vain like most goodlooking guys?

"A lot of people say I am vain because I always try to fix myself. Honestly, I find myself good-looking but not very attractive. Nothing special about me."

Do you apply anything on your face?

"Yes, oil astringent."

Favorite perfume?

"There’s an old Armani scent that I like. Also, Clinique Happy."

Are you a worrier or an optimist?

"I’m a worrier. I worry a lot! I worry about everything and anything. I can be very pessimistic, too, and I hope to change that. I don’t think it’s a good thing to be."

Any pet peeves?

"Having chopped lips."

Name three women you think have nice bodies (and are sexy).

"Charlize Theron. She has a beautiful face, too. Kirsten Dunst. And Eliza Dushku, the object of my fantasy."

Using body language, how would you make a woman know that you admire/like her?

"I simply smile at her!"

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