Sam Pinto
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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.[1] She later became an endorser for the clothing brand BAYO.
Pinoy Big Brother
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". 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
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] 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
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
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.
Other ventures
Business
Pinto opened a boutique beach resort, L'Sirene in Baler in 2017.[7]
Personal life
Pinto dated Filipino-Iranian football player Misagh Bahadoran from December 2015 until their separation in 2018.[8][9] In October 2018, she announced via Instagram that she was in a relationship with professional basketball player Anthony Semerad.[9] The couple became engaged in November 2019 during a trip to Australia[10] and married in a civil ceremony on March 8, 2021.[11] On May 5, 2021, Pinto revealed on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.[10] Five days later, they confirmed they were having a baby girl.[12]
Filmography
Television / Digital Series
| 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[13][14] |
| 2020 | Eat Bulaga! | |
| Bubble Gang | Herself / Guest (last television appearance before hiatus)[15] | |
| 2023–2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dra. Denise Evangelista-Lobrin |
| 2025 | Sanggang-Dikit FR | Dra. Cecilia Montero |
Film
| 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 | Template:Pending film | Samantha |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Critics | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FHM Philippines[16] | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank # 32 |
| 2011 | FHM Philippines[17] | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank # 1 |
| 2012 | FHM Philippines[18] | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank # 1 |
| 2nd Yahoo! OMG Awards | Celebrity of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2013 | FHM Philippines[19] | 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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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.De Arco, Pau (September 7, 2010). "Sam Pinto Officially Kapuso". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on September 15, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."LOOK: Sam Pinto opens her own beach resort in Baler". GMA Network. September 9, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Medina, Andrei (March 18, 2016). "Azkals star has won the heart of FHM's Sexiest Woman Sam Pinto". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'The adventure begins with this one': Sam Pinto reveals new boyfriend". ABS-CBN News. October 21, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mga Batang Ama Bawal Judgmental January 6, 2020". YouTube. January 6, 2020. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
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- ^ FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013 Script error: No such module "webarchive".. FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
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