Zac on superstardom, Lindsay on Liz, Sam on life in NY

Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron, 24, speaking at the London premiere of his new romantic drama “The Lucky One,”  on his superstar status: “I got into this in a very lucky way, but it wasn’t the actor way, you know what I mean? I would call what I had very much a lucky break. So, my goal over the past few years has been to … really learn about my craft, and prove to myself that it wasn’t just a fluke.” AP

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Lindsay Lohan to the New York press, about playing Elizabeth Taylor in “Liz and Dick,” a TV movie starting production in June: “I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor. She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well. I am very honored … to play this role.” AFP

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Sam Milby on life as a struggling actor in New York City: “I ride the subway every day. February I spent mainly on auditions. March was more on meetings.”

He hasn’t severed ties with Manila: “I feel secure that, despite moving here, my career will continue to progress in the Philippines. We’re planning a teleserye and movie later this year.”

He recently scored an endorsement deal for Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, a very useful gadget, he says: “I ride the subway every day so the app Subway Maps is a big help.” He hasn’t made much headway in the city that never sleeps, but hopes it will happen soon: “I miss my fans. They are supportive of my dreams.”

Oh, and he’s met someone: “She’s a quarter Pinay, German, Dutch, Irish. Smart. She does modeling here.”