Sam Pinto
Filipino actress (born 1989)
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::summary Filipino actress (born 1989) ::
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| Field | Value |
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| name | Sam Pinto |
| image | Sam Pinto by Jopet Sy.jpg |
| alt | |
| caption | Pinto in 2012 |
| birth_name | Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines |
| nationality | |
| occupation | |
| years_active | |
| agent | {{plainlist |
| known_for | Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up |
| FHMs 100 Sexiest Woman | |
| height | 1.73 m |
| spouse | |
| children | 1 |
| module | {{Infobox model |
| hair_colour | Black |
| eye_colour | Brown |
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| name = Sam Pinto | image = Sam Pinto by Jopet Sy.jpg | alt = | caption = Pinto in 2012 | birth_name = Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto | birth_date = | birth_place = Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines | nationality = | occupation = | years_active = | 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 = | 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. She later became an endorser for the clothing brand BAYO.
''Pinoy Big Brother''
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.
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", 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.
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 :)." 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.
''FHM''
Pinto was voted FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman in the World in 2011 and 2012. 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.
Personal life
Pinto dated Filipino-Iranian football player Misagh Bahadoran from December 2015 until their separation in 2018. 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 and married in a civil ceremony on March 8, 2021. 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.
Filmography
Television / Digital Series
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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 | Samantha | |
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Awards and nominations
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| 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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References
References
- (November 17, 2009). "Meet Sam Pinto and Rocky Salumbides of PBB Double Up". The Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- (January 11, 2010). "Sam Pinto is evicted from Pinoy Big Brother Double Up". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- (September 3, 2010). "Petrang Kabayo stands tall on the spotlight!". VIVA.com.ph.
- De Arco, Pau. (September 7, 2010). "Sam Pinto Officially Kapuso". [[GMA News Online]].
- (September 7, 2010). "Sam Pinto is proud to be a Kapuso". VIVA.com.ph.
- (July 15, 2011). "FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Victory Party, Pasay City". Serial Tripper.
- (9 September 2017). "LOOK: Sam Pinto opens her own beach resort in Baler".
- Medina, Andrei. (March 18, 2016). "Azkals star has won the heart of FHM's Sexiest Woman Sam Pinto". Spin.ph.
- (October 21, 2018). "'The adventure begins with this one': Sam Pinto reveals new boyfriend". ABS-CBN News.
- Benoza, Paulea. (May 5, 2021). "Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad expecting first child". Push.
- Severo, Jan Milo. (March 9, 2021). "Sam Pinto, Anthony Semerad tie knot in civil ceremony". The Philippine Star.
- (May 10, 2021). "Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad are having a baby girl!". Star Cinema.
- (May 24, 2018). "Tunay na Buhay: Paano nagsimula sa showbiz si Sam Pinto?".
- (January 6, 2020). "Mga Batang Ama Bawal Judgmental January 6, 2020".
- (March 6, 2020). "Bubble Gang: Neneng B, nabinyagan sa 'Ulo Ulo Lang!'".
- [http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2010/32 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2010] {{Webarchive. link. (May 4, 2013 . [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.)
- [http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2011/1 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2011] {{Webarchive. link. (October 10, 2014 . [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.)
- [http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/archives/2012/1 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2012] {{Webarchive. link. (June 30, 2013 . [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.)
- [http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/rank/2 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013] {{Webarchive. link. (September 20, 2014 . [http://www.fhm.com.ph/ FHM.com.ph]. Retrieved July 17, 2012.)
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