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Samm Alvero graduates as MYX VJ after 7 years: ‘It was worth it. If I could do it again, I would. No question about it.’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>After seven years of bringing music, pop culture, and unforgettable moments to Filipino audiences, VJ Samm Alvero has officially signed off as a <em>MYX</em> VJ, marking the end of an era for the music channel.</p><p>In a send-off video posted by <em>MYX</em> Global on YouTube, Samm was joined by the new generation of <em>MYX</em> VJs — Jarren, Eya, Ella, Kring, and Ozzie — as they celebrated her journey and bid her farewell on the <em>MYX Now</em> segment.</p><p>“It makes me nervous now,” Samm said. “I used to stir the conversation as the host but it&#x27;s hard for me to be the subject, kasi as a host it&#x27;s your job to make the other people shine.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-28" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNkrfDLvwPb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A28%2C%22os%22%3A30094769.099999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="866" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-28" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Samm recalled how her <em>MYX</em> journey started during her 2018 audition, where she delivered the longest “face test” monologue — a moment that impressed <em>MYX</em> executives and gave birth to her signature introduction as “VJ Samm with two M’s.”</p><p>She explained that her name came from combining her nickname Sam with an extra “M” from her second name, Marie, which her mother gave her.</p><p>Her <em>MYX</em> journey, however, came at the cost of missing her college graduation, which fell on the same day as the official announcement of the new batch of VJs. Looking back at the moment, Samm shared that she does not regret not attending the graduation ceremony as it led her to better paths now.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-26" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPDfq2sEouv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A26%2C%22os%22%3A30066465.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="495" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-26" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“It was worth it. If I could do it again, I would. No question about it,” Samm expressed. “I might not have the experience like a gradwalk but I would not trade it at all because I&#x27;m here now. Imagine if hindi ako pumunta, wala ako ngayon.”</p><p>Looking back, Samm reflected on how much she has grown since her early days as an introverted newcomer.</p><p>“My old self did it so well. At that time, I didn&#x27;t have any hosting experience. I was even introverted at that time. This right now is not the same as that girl at that time. I&#x27;m just gonna do what I did before,” she stated.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPECH7DknmI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A30039213.099999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Samm then received heartfelt messages from colleagues and friends, including Nhiko Sabiniano of Nameless Kids, who became her co-host in MYX’s <em>The Ripple</em>.</p><p>“I’ve been very grateful to be part of Samm’s <em>MYX</em> life. I’m so grateful to have the experience of yapping with you. I’m sure wherever you go after this is gonna be great, I’m so proud of you. I love you very much and congrats!” Nhiko told Samm in a video.</p><p>Samm then reacted: “The friendship that I and Nikko have now came from <em>MYX</em>. It’s not just work; you form a real friendship from that.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPEPyLmkWaW/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A30009460.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Looking back on her journey, Sam said that while her departure from <em>MYX</em> is bittersweet, it is more celebratory than sad.</p><p>“For me, all of this is something that I can’t be sad about. I&#x27;m very happy about it. This is a celebration. Don’t get me wrong: it’s sad kasi it’s the end of an era but it has given me so much and has prepared me so much that I can&#x27;t even cry,” she said.</p><p>She added. “It just made me very happy. The relationships that I formed with the people I worked with because of <em>MYX</em> and to have them even make videos for me, it’s already the best part of them all. For me, this is very natural. I don&#x27;t think of it as a job even — that&#x27;s how fun it is.”</p><p>As she signed off, Samm thanked <em>MYX</em> and its viewers for their support throughout her career.</p><p>“I almost cried kanina but I didn&#x27;t cry, which I think is the very great way to put how I feel. It&#x27;s sad but I&#x27;m also very excited because these Gen <em>MYX</em> VJs have such capable, talented VJs that will take care of you,” she expressed. </p><div><iframe width="1265" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rNwYdqkld9Y" title="Send-Off Special For VJ SAMM | MYX NOW" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Samm also gave her final advice to the new set of <em>MYX</em> VJs who will carry on the legacy.</p><p>“Don’t take any moment for granted. My whole career, what I did was just be me, myself — that was the most helpful thing. Sometimes people will try to change you and sometimes not for the better, so always have a good grip of who you are as a person. Never lose that — I think that’s the best part. Get ahead yourself also and enjoy the moment,” she said.</p><p>While Samm didn’t reveal specific plans, she hinted at continuing her career in hosting and content creation.</p><p>As she closed this chapter, Samm expressed her gratitude: “Thank you to everybody who supported me from the start. Thank you to <em>MYX</em>, of course, for my whole life, kasi lahat nang na-experience ko sa buhay because of you.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPDYzvQgoah/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A29948951.2%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/4/7/exclusive-jarren-garcia-reveals-what-he-misses-most-in-london-1607"><strong><u>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Jarren Garcia reveals what he misses most in London</u></strong></a></div><p>Samm began her <em>MYX</em> journey in 2018 after winning the <em>MYX VJ Search</em>, joining the channel’s iconic VJ squad. Through the pandemic and even after the ABS-CBN shutdown, she stood as the lone VJ keeping <em>MYX</em> alive online, hosting its shows and digital segments.</p><p>In 2024, the channel reintroduced itself in a new era, opening its doors once again to fresh faces. By April 2025, <em>MYX</em> welcomed its newest generation of VJs—Jarren Garcia, Robbie Jaworski, Kring Prologo, Ozzie Llige, Eya Almamari, and Ella Regudo—who will carry on the legacy of the beloved music channel.</p>

<p><b>VJ Samm reflects on her journey as MYX VJ while passing the torch to a new generation of VJs.</b></p>

VJ Samm reflects on her journey as MYX VJ while passing the torch to a new generation of VJs.