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
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 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 BuhayHerself / Guest 2020 Eat Bulaga!Bubble GangHerself / Guest (last television appearance before hiatus) 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 2012Hitman 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
Awards and nominations Year Critics Award Result 2010 FHM PhilippinesFHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2010 . FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012. Philippine Sexiest Finest 2011 FHM PhilippinesFHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2011 . FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012. Philippine Sexiest Finest 2012 FHM PhilippinesFHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2012 . FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012. Philippine Sexiest Finest 2nd Yahoo! OMG Awards Celebrity of the Year 2013 FHM PhilippinesFHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013 . FHM.com.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2012. Philippine Sexiest Finest 2014 FHM Philippines Philippine Sexiest Finest 2015 FHM Philippines Philippine Sexiest Finest
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