Sam Milby, one of the country's bankable stars, is open to the idea of taking on a gay role in a movie.“It really depends on the script. I think, kapag acting piece (why not),” Milby told reporters during a press conference for the rerun of his independent film "Third World Happy."
Milby said if he will do a gay role, he will make sure it won’t be like the late Heath Ledger's film "Brokeback Mountain."
“I never watched the movie and it was very [much] talked about. I heard medyo torrid ang kissing scenes nila. I don’t know if I can go to that extent. But I guess it depends on the script and the role, if it's an acting piece,” Milby said.
Asked who he wants to be his leading man, Milby said: “I think if I'm going to do a role like that, it will be more fun if you're with people you're comfortable with, like Praty, si John Prats.”
Aside from shooting a film with actress-host KC Concepcion, Milby is busy promoting his second indie film, "Third World Happy."
The film revolves around the simple life of a "balikbayan" named Wesley (Milby) who left the Philippines and his girlfriend Aylyn (Jodi Sta. Maria) in order to pursue his dream of becoming a painter.
"Third World Happy", directed and written by EJ Salcedo, is currently showing at selected SM cinemas nationwide until May 31.
Milby's performance in the film garnered him a Best Actor nomination in the 34th Gawad Urian this year.
Sta. Maria, meanwhile, bagged the Best Supporting Actress trophy for the same film in the Cinema One Originals 2010 awards
Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com