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Sam Pinto

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Acosta, the birth surname or paternal family name is Pinto, and the marital name is Semerad.

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

Sam Pinto
Sam Pinto by Jopet Sy, October 2012
Born
Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto

(1989-12-11) December 11, 1989 (age 35)
Ormoc City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
  • VJ
Years active
  • 2009–2020
  • 2023–present
Agents
Known forPinoy Big Brother: Double Up
FHMs 100 Sexiest Woman
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​
Children1
Modelling information
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBrown

Career

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Modelling career

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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.[1] She later became an endorser for the clothing brand BAYO.

Pinoy Big Brother

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Main article: Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up

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.[2]

Early TV appearances

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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

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

ABS-CBN

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Dubbed the "IT-girl of the moment",[citation needed] 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.[3]

GMA Network

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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 :)."[4] 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.[5]

FHM

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Pinto was voted FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman in the World in 2011 and 2012.[6] 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

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Pinto dated Filipino-Iranian football player Misagh Bahadoran from December 2015 until their separation in 2018.[7][8] In October 2018, she announced via Instagram that she was in a relationship with professional basketball player Anthony Semerad.[8] The couple became engaged in November 2019 during a trip to Australia[9] and married in a civil ceremony on March 8, 2021.[10] On May 5, 2021, Pinto revealed on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.[9] Five days later, they confirmed they were having a baby girl.[11]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role
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[12][13]
2020 Eat Bulaga!
Bubble Gang Herself / Guest (last television appearance before hiatus)[14]
2023–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Dra. Denise Evangelista-Lobrin

Film

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Year Title Role
2010 Petrang Kabayo Samantha
Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Samara
2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Nicole Morales
Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Maggie
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
TBA Petrang Kabisote Samantha

Awards and nominations

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Year Critics Award Result
2010 FHM Philippines[15] Philippine Sexiest Finest Rank # 32
2011 FHM Philippines[16] Philippine Sexiest Finest Rank # 1
2012 FHM Philippines[17] Philippine Sexiest Finest Rank # 1
2nd Yahoo! OMG Awards Celebrity of the Year Nominated
2013 FHM Philippines[18] Philippine Sexiest Finest Rank # 2
2014 FHM Philippines Philippine Sexiest Finest Rank # 2
2015 FHM Philippines Philippine Sexiest Finest Rank # 4

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Sam Pinto and Rocky Salumbides of PBB Double Up". Entertainment Guied/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 17, 2009. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2009.
  2. ^ "Sam Pinto is evicted from Pinoy Big Brother Double Up". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 11, 2010. Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Petrang Kabayo stands tall on the spotlight!". VIVA.com.ph. September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  4. ^ De Arco, Pau (September 7, 2010). "Sam Pinto Officially Kapuso". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on September 15, 2010.
  5. ^ "Sam Pinto is proud to be a Kapuso". VIVA.com.ph. September 7, 2010. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  6. ^ "FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Victory Party, Pasay City". Serial Tripper. July 15, 2011. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  7. ^ Medina, Andrei (March 18, 2016). "Azkals star has won the heart of FHM's Sexiest Woman Sam Pinto". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "'The adventure begins with this one': Sam Pinto reveals new boyfriend". ABS-CBN News. October 21, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Benoza, Paulea (May 5, 2021). "Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad expecting first child". Push. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  10. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (March 9, 2021). "Sam Pinto, Anthony Semerad tie knot in civil ceremony". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  11. ^ "Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad are having a baby girl!". Star Cinema. May 10, 2021. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Tunay na Buhay: Paano nagsimula sa showbiz si Sam Pinto?". YouTube. May 24, 2018. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "Mga Batang Ama Bawal Judgmental January 6, 2020". YouTube. January 6, 2020. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  14. ^ "Bubble Gang: Neneng B, nabinyagan sa 'Ulo Ulo Lang!'". YouTube. March 6, 2020. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  15. ^ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2010 Archived May 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  16. ^ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2011 Archived October 10, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  17. ^ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2012 Archived June 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  18. ^ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013 Archived September 20, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
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