Samuelle Lynne Acosta "Sam" Pinto (born December 11, 1989) is a Filipina

Filipino people

The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 actress and commercial model.

Modeling career

Sam started out as a print-ad and TV commercial model. At the age of 10, she got her first modelling job, appearing in the posters for Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...

. Other TV and print-ad credits include Sunsilk, SMART, Voice combo sandwich, Colgate, Palmolive, and Mc Donald's. She was also an endorser for a clothing brand, BAYO.

Pinoy Big Brother

She became known to people after being a part of the reality series, Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up

Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up

Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up was the third regular season of Pinoy Big Brother, which began on October 4, 2009 on ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and Bianca Gonzalez reprised their hosting duties this season...

. Originally a House B housemate, she moved to House A after a week of her stay inside Big Brother's House. She has been saved by her fans through voting on several eviction nights before finally getting the boot on the night of January 9, 2010.

Early TV Appearances

Before her stint on the reality show though, she was seen acting with Mark Herras

Mark Herras

Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

 on a "Maynila" episode in GMA Network. Sam was a finalist in the Myx VJ Search

Myx VJ Search

The MYX VJ Search is a special competition held annually by MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines. It gives young people the chance to fulfill their dreams of becoming the next MYX VJ....

 2008. Her first regular appearance was in a television show called Midnight DJ

Midnight DJ

Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5...

, opposite Oyo Boy Sotto

Oyo Boy Sotto

Oyo Boy Sotto is a Filipino actor also known as "Oyo Boy" or "Oyo Sotto". He is the son of comedian Vic Sotto and actress Dina Bonnevie, nephew of former Senator Tito Sotto, and younger brother of actress Danica Sotto...

. She joined the show as a cast regular in the middle of season 4. She played Max, the Midnight DJ crew's resident psychic. Her character was first introduced in the "Oink! Oink!" episode.

ABS-CBN

Sam has been dubbed as the 'IT-girl of the moment'. She has appeared in the cover of various magazines such as Woman Today, Gadgets Magazine, and most notably the covergirl for the July issue of FHM

FHM

FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...

 magazine in 2010.

She played Amanda, a "mangkukulam" and Elias' (Jake Cuenca

Jake Cuenca

Juan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:...

) love interest in the weekly primetime series Agimat Presents: Elias Paniki

Elias Paniki

Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Elias Paniki, more popularly known as simply Elias Paniki is the fourth installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on May 29, 2010...

in ABS-CBN. Sam will soon be seen on the big screen via Petrang Kabayo

Petrang Kabayo

Petrang Kabayo is a 2010 Filipino comedy-drama film remake produced and released by Viva Films.-Synopsis:Peter is a boy who is always maltreated by his father because of his homosexuality. He decided to run away and was found by a wealthy lady, Doña Biday, and is adopted by her...

, a remake of the popular 80's film, with Vice Ganda

Vice Ganda

Vice Ganda is a Filipino comedian, host, actor and recording artist. He is a regular host/judge on ABS-CBN’s talent show Showtime and starred on his two films, one of which considered as the highest-grossing film in Philippine cinema....

 in the titular role.

GMA

After endless rumors and speculations of her transfer to ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN

ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

's rival network, Sam herself confirmed the news in her Twitter account: "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 with the Kapuso channel and will soon be visible on TV, starring in several upcoming shows of GMA Network.

Sam played Samara, a warrior princess, in the 2010 Official Entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival

Metro Manila Film Festival

upright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...

, Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote

Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote is an action comedy fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars, Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla. This was the union of their famous characters in one blockbuster movie which grossed a P31M on its opening day.-Cast:*Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote* Sen...

. The movie is top-billed by Sen. Bong Revilla

Bong Revilla

Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. , is a Filipino actor, politician and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. In 2009, he legally changed his last name to Bong Revilla....

 and Vic Sotto; Sam played the former's love interest.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2009	Midnight DJ Midnight DJ Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5...	Max	Season 4; Left the show for Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up
2009–2010	Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up was the third regular season of Pinoy Big Brother, which began on October 4, 2009 on ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and Bianca Gonzalez reprised their hosting duties this season...	Herself/Contestant	Housemate (Evicted, Day 98)
2010	Your Song Your Song (TV series) Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.... : Isla	Sam
2010	Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet...  Presents: Elias Paniki Elias Paniki Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Elias Paniki, more popularly known as simply Elias Paniki is the fourth installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on May 29, 2010...	Amanda
2010	Ilumina	Elizaria
2010	Kaya ng Powers	Samantha	Guest
2010	Show Me Da Manny Show Me Da Manny Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...		Guest, 1 episode
2010–present	Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...	Herself	Host/Performer
2010–present	Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...	Herself	Main Stay
2010–2011	Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge is the first ever reality Krismaserye show and aired over GMA Network and produced by GMA News and Public Affairs. The show features 12 groups of Kapuso celebrities...	Herself	Challenger
2010	Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on...	Lisa
2011	Captain Barbell Ang Pagbabalik	Sammy/ShapeShifter
2011	Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone	Tricia/Sad-Ako

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2010	Petrang Kabayo Petrang Kabayo Petrang Kabayo is a 2010 Filipino comedy-drama film remake produced and released by Viva Films.-Synopsis:Peter is a boy who is always maltreated by his father because of his homosexuality. He decided to run away and was found by a wealthy lady, Doña Biday, and is adopted by her...	Samantha
2010	Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote is an action comedy fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars, Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla. This was the union of their famous characters in one blockbuster movie which grossed a P31M on its opening day.-Cast:*Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote* Sen...	Samara
2011	Catch Me, I'm in Love Catch Me, I'm in Love Catch Me... I'm in Love is a 2011 Filipino romantic film starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and Viva Films. It is directed by Mae Cruz and was released on March 23, 2011. This is the first team-up of Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo in the big...	Nicole Morales
2011	Tween Academy: Class of 2012	Maggie