Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto-Semerad (born December 11, 1989) is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and VJ.
Other TV and print-ad credits include Sunsilk, Smart, Voice Combo Sandwich, Colgate, Palmolive, and McDonald's.
Her first regular appearance was in a television show called Midnight DJ, opposite Oyo Boy Sotto.
Sam will soon be seen on the big screen via Petrang Kabayo, a remake of the popular 80's film, with Vice Ganda in the title role.
[3] After endless rumours and speculation of her transfer to ABS-CBN's rival network, Sam herself confirmed the news in her Twitter account: "Thank you KAPUSO family for welcoming me!
"[4] She signed a three-year exclusive contract with the Kapuso channel and starring in several upcoming shows of GMA Network.
As Rivera vacated her crown, she faced Ellen Adarna and fellow Bubble Shaker Andrea Torres who became a heavy favourite.