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.”