Sam Pinto
Introduction '''Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto-Semerad''' (born December 11, 1989), better known for her screen name '''Sam Pinto''', is a Filipino actress.
Career ===Modelling career===Sam started out as a print-ad and TV commercial model. At the age of 10, she got her first modelling job, appearing in the posters for Coca-Cola. Other TV and print-ad credits include Sunsilk, Smart, Voice Combo Sandwich, Colgate, Palmolive, and McDonald's. She was also an endorser for a clothing brand, BAYO.===Pinoy Big Brother===She became known to people after being a part of the reality series, Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. Originally a House B housemate, she moved to House A after a week of her stay inside Big Brother's House. She has been saved by her fans through voting on several eviction nights before finally getting the boot on the night of January 9, 2010.===Early TV appearances===Before her stint on the reality show, she was seen acting with Mark Herras on a ''Maynila'' episode in GMA Network. She was also a finalist in the ''Myx VJ Search 2008''. Her first regular appearance was in a television show called ''Midnight DJ'', opposite Oyo Boy Sotto. She joined the show as a cast regular in the middle of season 4.She played Max, the Midnight DJ crew's resident psychic. Her character was first introduced in the "Oink! Oink!" episode.===Music career===Pinto was featured on Shehyee's single ''Trip Lang'' in 2013.===ABS-CBN===Sam has been dubbed as the 'IT-girl of the moment'. She has appeared on the cover of various magazines such as Woman Today, Gadgets Magazine, and most notably the covergirl for the July issue of FHM magazine in 2010.She played Amanda, a "mangkukulam" and Elias' (Jake Cuenca) love interest in the weekly primetime series ''Agimat Presents'': ''Elias Paniki'' in ABS-CBN. Sam will soon be seen on the big screen via Petrang Kabayo, a remake of the popular 80's film, with Vice Ganda in the title role.===GMA===After endless rumours and speculation of her transfer to ABS-CBN's rival network, Sam herself confirmed the news in her Twitter account: "Thank you KAPUSO family for welcoming me! I'm so excited. So finally I can answer, yes I'm a KAPUSO now :)." She signed a three-year exclusive contract with the Kapuso channel and starring in several upcoming shows of GMA Network.Sam played Samara, a warrior princess, in the 2010 Official Entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival, Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote. The movie is top-billed by Sen. Bong Revilla and Vic Sotto; Sam played the former's love interest.===FHM===In 2011 and 2012, she was voted as FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman in the World. In 2013, she was beaten to the top spot by Marian Rivera on her third attempt (similar to Katrina Halili's third attempt in 2008), and fell to second place until 2014.As Rivera vacated her crown, she faced Ellen Adarna and fellow Bubble Shaker Andrea Torres who became a heavy favourite. However, she fell to the fourth spot in 2015 which was won by Jennylyn Mercado.
Personal life Pinto was in a relationship with football player Misagh Bahadoran from December 2015 until 2018.In October 2018, she revealed through Instagram that her new boyfriend is basketball player Anthony Semerad. They got engaged in November 2019 in Australia and were married in a civil ceremony on March 8, 2021.On May 5, 2021, she announced on Instagram they are expecting their first child. Days later, they revealed that its a baby girl.
Filmography ===Television=== Year Title Role Network 2009 ''Midnight DJ'' Max  2009–2010 ''ASAP'' Herself / Performer  ''Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up'' Herself / Contestant 2010 ''Your Song: Isla'' Sam ''Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki'' Amanda ''Ilumina'' Elizaria  2010–2013 ''Party Pilipinas'' Herself 2013–2015 ''Sunday All Stars'' Herself / Performer 2010–2016 ''Bubble Gang'' Herself 2010–2011 ''Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge'' 2010 ''Jillian: Namamasko Po'' Lisa 2011 ''Spooky Nights: The Ringtone'' Tricia / Sad-Ako ''Captain Barbell Ang Pagbabalik'' Sammy / ShapeShifter ''''Spooky Nights: Panata''''  Agnes 2012 ''''Legacy'''' Ciara Estuar ''''Spooky Nights Presents: Kasambahay'''' Shirley 2013 ''Indio'' Lidagat ''With a Smile'' Maricar 2014 ''Vampire Ang Daddy Ko'' Maria 2015 ''My Mother's Secret'' Lucy Arevalo 2015–2016 ''Princess in the Palace'' Vanessa Soriano  2016 ''Ang Panday'' Steph  ''Wattpad Present: Fashion Blogger'' Daniella 2017  ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' Isabel  ''La Luna Sangre'' Diana 2018 ''Tunay Na Buhay''Herself / Guest  2020 ''Eat Bulaga''''Bubble Gang''Herself / Guest (last television appearance before hiatus) 2023  ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap''  Dra. Denise Evangelista- Lobrin (comeback project)===Film=== Year Title Role Associated film Production Company 2010 ''Petrang Kabayo'' Samantha Viva Films ''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' Samara GMA Films 2011 ''Catch Me, I'm in Love'' Nicole Morales Star Cinema and Viva Films ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012'' Maggie GMA Films 2012''Hitman'' Gina Viva Films and CM Films ''Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'' Neneng B. GMA Films and Regal Films ''Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me'' Samara GMA Films 2014 ''Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect'' Princess Ameerah Scenema Concept International 2015 ''Maria Labo'' Emily Viva Films 2018 ''Ang Pambansang Third Wheel'' Monica Viva Films and The IdeaFirst Company
Awards and nominations  Year  Critics  Award  Result 2010  FHM Philippines  Philippine Sexiest Finest   2011  FHM Philippines  Philippine Sexiest Finest  2012  FHM Philippines  Philippine Sexiest Finest   2nd Yahoo! OMG Awards  Celebrity of the Year   2013  FHM Philippines  Philippine Sexiest Finest   2014  FHM Philippines  Philippine Sexiest Finest   2015  FHM Philippines  Philippine Sexiest Finest
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