Sam Pinto

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{{Infobox person

| name = Sam Pinto

| image = Sam Pinto by Jopet Sy.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Pinto in 2012

| birth_name = Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|12|11}}

| birth_place = Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines

| nationality =

| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|singer|VJ}}

| years_active = {{hlist|2009–2020|2023–present}}

| agent = {{plainlist|

Star Magic
Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Viva Artists Agency
V Management Group
Talent5

}}

| known_for = Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up
FHMs 100 Sexiest Woman

| height = 1.73 m

| spouse = {{married|Anthony Semerad|2021}}

| children = 1

| module = {{Infobox model|embed = yes

| hair_colour = Black

| eye_colour = Brown

}}

Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto-Semerad (born December 11, 1989) is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and video jockey (VJ).

Career

=Modelling career=

Pinto began her career as a print advertisement and television commercial model. At age 10, she landed her first modeling job, appearing in posters for Coca-Cola. Her subsequent campaigns included brands such as Sunsilk, Smart, Voice Combo Sandwich, Colgate, Palmolive, and McDonald's.{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/guide/5124/Meet-Sam-Pinto-and-Rocky-Salumbides-of-%20PBB-Double-Up | title = Meet Sam Pinto and Rocky Salumbides of PBB Double Up | work = Entertainment Guied/Television | date = November 17, 2009 | access-date = December 5, 2009 | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | archive-date = January 7, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190107072709/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/5124/meet-sam-pinto-and-rocky-salumbides-of-pbb-double-up | url-status = live }} She later became an endorser for the clothing brand BAYO.

=''Pinoy Big Brother''=

Pinto gained national recognition after joining the reality television series Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up in 2009. Initially assigned to House B, she transferred to House A after one week. Surviving multiple eviction votes, she was eventually evicted on January 9, 2010.{{cite web | url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/5365/Sam-Pinto-is-evicted-from-%20Pinoy-Big-Brother-Double-Up | title=Sam Pinto is evicted from Pinoy Big Brother Double Up | publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=January 11, 2010 | access-date=September 2, 2013 | archive-date=January 14, 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114164149/http://www.pep.ph/guide/5365/Sam-Pinto-is-evicted-from-%20Pinoy-Big-Brother-Double-Up | url-status=live }}

=Early TV appearances=

Prior to her reality television stint, Pinto appeared in a 2008 episode of GMA Network's drama anthology Maynila alongside Mark Herras. She was also a finalist in Myx VJ Search 2008 and later secured her first regular role in TV5's supernatural series Midnight DJ (Season 4), playing Max, the show's resident psychic. Her character debuted in the episode "Oink! Oink!".

=Music career=

In 2013, Pinto was featured on rapper Shehyee's single Trip Lang.

=ABS-CBN=

Dubbed the "IT-girl of the moment",{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} Pinto graced the covers of magazines such as Woman Today, Gadgets Magazine, and FHM Philippines (July 2010).

She portrayed Amanda, a mangkukulam (witch) and love interest of Jake Cuenca's character, in the ABS-CBN primetime series Agimat Presents: Elias Paniki. She also starred in the 2010 film Petrang Kabayo, a remake of the 1980s comedy, alongside Vice Ganda.{{cite web | url=http://viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1864:petrang-kabayo-stands-tall-on-the-spotlight&catid=1:news&Itemid=2 | title=Petrang Kabayo stands tall on the spotlight! | publisher=VIVA.com.ph | date=September 3, 2010 | access-date=September 2, 2013 | archive-date=May 14, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514122346/http://viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1864:petrang-kabayo-stands-tall-on-the-spotlight&catid=1:news&Itemid=2 | url-status=live }}

=GMA Network=

After speculation about her network transfer, Pinto confirmed her move to GMA Network via Twitter on July 27, 2011, writing: "Thank you KAPUSO family for welcoming me! I'm so excited. So finally I can answer, yes I'm a KAPUSO now :)."{{cite web |last=De Arco |first=Pau |date=September 7, 2010 |title=Sam Pinto Officially Kapuso |url=http://www.showbizgossips.com/sam-pinto-officially-kapuso/11219 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915065935/http://www.showbizgossips.com/sam-pinto-officially-kapuso/11219 |archive-date=September 15, 2010 |publisher=GMA News Online}} She signed a three-year exclusive contract and starred in the network's 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote, playing Samara, a warrior princess and love interest of Senator Bong Revilla's character.{{cite web | url=http://www.viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1870:sam-pinto-is-proud-to-be-a-kapuso&catid=1:news&Itemid=2 | title=Sam Pinto is proud to be a Kapuso | publisher=VIVA.com.ph | date=September 7, 2010 | access-date=September 2, 2013 | archive-date=November 10, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110220909/http://viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1870:sam-pinto-is-proud-to-be-a-kapuso&catid=1:news&Itemid=2 | url-status=live }}

=''FHM''=

Pinto was voted FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman in the World in 2011 and 2012.{{cite web | url=http://serialtripper.com/2011/07/fhm-philippines-100-sexiest-women-in-the-world-2011-victory-party-pasay-city/ | title=FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Victory Party, Pasay City | publisher=Serial Tripper | date=July 15, 2011 | access-date=September 2, 2013 | archive-date=March 2, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302032856/http://serialtripper.com/2011/07/fhm-philippines-100-sexiest-women-in-the-world-2011-victory-party-pasay-city/ | url-status=usurped }} She placed second in 2013 and 2014, losing to Marian Rivera and later competing against Ellen Adarna and Andrea Torres. In 2015, she dropped to fourth place, with Jennylyn Mercado claiming the title.

Personal life

Pinto dated Filipino-Iranian football player Misagh Bahadoran from December 2015 until their separation in 2018.{{Cite news|last=Medina|first=Andrei|date=March 18, 2016|title=Azkals star has won the heart of FHM's Sexiest Woman Sam Pinto|work=Spin.ph|url=https://www.spin.ph/football/sam-pinto-misagh-bahadoran-relationship|access-date=May 26, 2021}}{{Cite news|date=October 21, 2018|title='The adventure begins with this one': Sam Pinto reveals new boyfriend|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/21/18/the-adventure-begins-with-this-one-sam-pinto-reveals-new-boyfriend|access-date=May 26, 2021}} In October 2018, she announced via Instagram that she was in a relationship with professional basketball player Anthony Semerad. The couple became engaged in November 2019 during a trip to Australia{{Cite news|last=Benoza|first=Paulea|date=May 5, 2021|title=Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad expecting first child|work=Push|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/5/fresh-scoops/sam-pinto-and-anthony-semerad-expecting-first-chil-193254|access-date=May 26, 2021|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526040110/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/5/fresh-scoops/sam-pinto-and-anthony-semerad-expecting-first-chil-193254|url-status=live}} and married in a civil ceremony on March 8, 2021.{{Cite news|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|date=March 9, 2021|title=Sam Pinto, Anthony Semerad tie knot in civil ceremony|work=The Philippine Star|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/03/09/2083092/sam-pinto-anthony-semerad-tie-knot-civil-ceremony|access-date=May 26, 2021|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526034705/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/03/09/2083092/sam-pinto-anthony-semerad-tie-knot-civil-ceremony|url-status=live}} On May 5, 2021, Pinto revealed on Instagram that they were expecting their first child. Five days later, they confirmed they were having a baby girl.{{Cite news|date=May 10, 2021|title=Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad are having a baby girl!|work=Star Cinema|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/10/news/sam-pinto-and-anthony-semerad-are-having-a-baby-gi-68975|access-date=May 26, 2021|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526040119/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/10/news/sam-pinto-and-anthony-semerad-are-having-a-baby-gi-68975|url-status=live}}

Filmography

=Television=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year	Title	Role
2009 \| Midnight DJ \| Max
rowspan="2"\| 2009–2010 \| ASAP \| Herself / Performer
Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up \| Herself / Contestant
rowspan="3"\| 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 \| Rowspan="2"\| Herself
2010–2011 \| Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge
2010 \| Jillian: Namamasko Po \| Lisa
rowspan="3"\| 2011 \| Spooky Nights: The Ringtone \| Tricia / Sad-Ako
Captain Barbell Ang Pagbabalik \| Sammy / ShapeShifter
Spooky Nights: Panata \| Agnes
rowspan="2"\| 2012 \| Legacy \| Ciara Estuar
Spooky Nights Presents: Kasambahay \| Shirley
rowspan="2"\| 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
rowspan="2"\| 2016 \| Ang Panday \| Steph
Wattpad Present: Fashion Blogger \| Daniella
rowspan="2"\| 2017 \| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano \| Isabel
La Luna Sangre \| Diana
2018 \| Tunay Na Buhay \| rowspan="2"\|Herself / Guest{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZVwRaw1KEY\|title=Tunay na Buhay: Paano nagsimula sa showbiz si Sam Pinto?\|website=YouTube\|date=May 24, 2018\|access-date=January 17, 2023\|archive-date=January 17, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117123501/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZVwRaw1KEY\|url-status=live}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCmQ1AbKJs&t\|title=Mga Batang Ama Bawal Judgmental January 6, 2020\|website=YouTube\|date=January 6, 2020\|access-date=January 17, 2023\|archive-date=January 17, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117123500/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCmQ1AbKJs&t\|url-status=live}}
rowspan="2"\| 2020 \| Eat Bulaga!
Bubble Gang \|Herself / Guest (last television appearance before hiatus){{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrnHwRw8f3E\|title=Bubble Gang: Neneng B, nabinyagan sa 'Ulo Ulo Lang!'\|website=YouTube\|date=March 6, 2020\|access-date=January 17, 2023\|archive-date=January 17, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117123650/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrnHwRw8f3E\|url-status=live}}
2023–2024 \| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap \| Dra. Denise Evangelista-Lobrin

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

Title

Role

2009

| Midnight DJ

| Max

rowspan="2"| 2009–2010

| ASAP

| Herself / Performer

Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up

| Herself / Contestant

rowspan="3"| 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

| Rowspan="2"| Herself

2010–2011

| Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge

2010

| Jillian: Namamasko Po

| Lisa

rowspan="3"| 2011

| Spooky Nights: The Ringtone

| Tricia / Sad-Ako

Captain Barbell Ang Pagbabalik

| Sammy / ShapeShifter

Spooky Nights: Panata

| Agnes

rowspan="2"| 2012

| Legacy

| Ciara Estuar

Spooky Nights Presents: Kasambahay

| Shirley

rowspan="2"| 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

rowspan="2"| 2016

| Ang Panday

| Steph

Wattpad Present: Fashion Blogger

| Daniella

rowspan="2"| 2017

| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano

| Isabel

La Luna Sangre

| Diana

2018

| Tunay Na Buhay

| rowspan="2"|Herself / Guest{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZVwRaw1KEY|title=Tunay na Buhay: Paano nagsimula sa showbiz si Sam Pinto?|website=YouTube|date=May 24, 2018|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117123501/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZVwRaw1KEY|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCmQ1AbKJs&t|title=Mga Batang Ama Bawal Judgmental January 6, 2020|website=YouTube|date=January 6, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117123500/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCmQ1AbKJs&t|url-status=live}}

rowspan="2"| 2020

| Eat Bulaga!

Bubble Gang

|Herself / Guest (last television appearance before hiatus){{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrnHwRw8f3E|title=Bubble Gang: Neneng B, nabinyagan sa 'Ulo Ulo Lang!'|website=YouTube|date=March 6, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117123650/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrnHwRw8f3E|url-status=live}}

2023–2024

| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap

| Dra. Denise Evangelista-Lobrin

=Film=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Title ! Role
rowspan="2" \| 2010 \| Petrang Kabayo \| Samantha
Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote \| Samara
rowspan="2" \| 2011 \| Catch Me, I'm in Love \| Nicole Morales
Tween Academy: Class of 2012 \| Maggie
rowspan="3" \| 2012 \|Hitman \| Gina
Boy Pick-Up: The Movie \| Neneng B.
Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me \| Samara
2014 \| Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect \| Princess Ameerah
2015 \| Maria Labo \| Emily
2018 \| Ang Pambansang Third Wheel \| Monica
scope="row"\| TBA \| Petrang Kabisote \| Samantha

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Title

! Role

rowspan="2" | 2010

| Petrang Kabayo

| Samantha

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote

| Samara

rowspan="2" | 2011

| Catch Me, I'm in Love

| Nicole Morales

Tween Academy: Class of 2012

| Maggie

rowspan="3" | 2012

|Hitman

| Gina

Boy Pick-Up: The Movie

| Neneng B.

Si Agimat, Si Enteng and Me

| Samara

2014

| Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect

| Princess Ameerah

2015

| Maria Labo

| Emily

2018

| Ang Pambansang Third Wheel

| Monica

scope="row"| TBA

| Petrang Kabisote

| Samantha

Awards and nominations

Year	Critics	Award	Result
class="wikitable sortable"
2010	FHM Philippines[http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2010/32 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2010] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504142637/http://www2.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2010/32 \|date=May 4, 2013 }}. [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.	Philippine Sexiest Finest	{{won\|Rank # 32}}
2011	FHM Philippines[http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2011/1 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2011] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010025933/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2011/1 \|date=October 10, 2014 }}. [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.	Philippine Sexiest Finest	{{won\|Rank # 1}}
rowspan=2\|2012	FHM Philippines[http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2012/1 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2012] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630215005/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2012/1 \|date=June 30, 2013 }}. [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.	Philippine Sexiest Finest	{{won\|Rank # 1}}
2nd Yahoo! OMG Awards	Celebrity of the Year	{{nom}}
2013	FHM Philippines[http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/rank/2 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920204323/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/rank/2 \|date=September 20, 2014 }}. [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.	Philippine Sexiest Finest	{{won\|Rank # 2}}
2014	FHM Philippines	Philippine Sexiest Finest	{{won\|Rank # 2}}
2015	FHM Philippines	Philippine Sexiest Finest	{{won\|Rank # 4}}