Sam Milby finally confirms breakup with Catriona Gray
Sam Milby broke his silence and finally confirmed that he and former Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray have parted ways.
The Kapamilya actor confirmed it in his exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, "Kami ni Cat, we've always been private about our relationship.
"We share certain things nung na-engaged kami, but in terms of the details and buhay namin, we haven't really shared."
Sam and Catriona announced their engagement in February 2023. A year later, eagle-eyed followers noticed that Cat deleted their engagement post.
They started their relationship in 2020.
Related gallery: Catriona Gray and Sam Milby's engagement photos
Meanwhile, Sam corrected rumors about Moira dela Torres being the third party in his relationship with Catriona.
Sam pleaded to everyone, "There was never a third party sa amin ni Cat. That needs to be cleared. There is no truth to it at all,"
"It makes me sad, may babala ako sa mga tao. Please mag-ingat kayo sa mga nakikita nyo sa online.”
Currently, Sam is busy promoting his new movie with Jennlyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo titled Everything About My Wife, which will be shown in cinemas beginning February 26.
Look back on Sam and Catriona's relationship timeline in this gallery:
Engaged
Sam Milby and Catriona Gray are engaged to be married! The couple shared their exciting announcement through social media on February 16, 2023.
Beginning
Their relationship was first publicized on May 23, 2020 when Sam posted a photo of him with Catriona on his birthday.
"Worth every second of the wait. Most special birthday yet." Sam wrote in his caption, confirming dating rumors with the beauty queen.
Fan boy
Sam was a fan of Catriona even before they dated, during her win in the Miss Universe 2018, he shared her photo on social media and wrote, “Thank you for raising the flag for all Filipinos @catriona_gray !!! You truly deserve the Congrats!!! #missuniverse2018 #catrionagray.”
Church
Prior to dating, Sam and Catriona are both managed by Cornerstone Entertainment Inc., president and manager Erickson Raymundo. They are under the same network and attend the same Church as Christians.
Similarities
The couple share many similarities such as growing up in a mixed race family, with Sam being Filipino-American and Catriona a Filipino-Australian beauty.
Advocates
Both Sam and Catriona also have a number of shared values and prioritize advocacies that help women, children, and the environment among others.
Travel
Sam and Catriona are also both travel lovers, with most of their couple pictures taken on trips together.
Privacy
In July 2020, Catriona's long term ex-boyfriend Clint Bondad posted screenshots of his direct messages to Sam Milby. Sam apparently ignored the messages and tweeted later on saying, "I cannot simply stand by and allow other people to take control of a narrative that is not theirs to tell. Cat and I have chosen to keep our relationship mostly private. It was only until recently that we made an exception, to lend our voices to charitable causes."
Protection
In September 2020, Catriona filed a libel complaint against an entertainment editor over the publication of allegedly fake topless photos of the beauty queen, Sam was right by her side supporting her and protecting her peace.
Boyfriend
Catriona has kept her social media professional but in May 2021, a year after Sam's relationship reveal, Catriona posted a sweet birthday message for her boyfriend. “Happy Birthday my love @samuelmilby ! So sad I can't be with you today to celebrate (even though you hate birthdays ) but I'm so thankful I get to do life with you. ILYSM .”
Beauty Queen
After her breakup with Clint Bondad in February 2019, Catriona stayed single for over a year and focused on beauty queen duties before dating Sam.
