"This is definitely more than just sheer luck."
This is how Summit Media, which publishes FHM Philippines, describes Sam Pinto's come-from-behind victory over Angel Locsin in FHM's 100 ***iest Women in the World poll in 2012.
Angel, the current partner of Azkals superstar Phil Younghusband, led polling for 2 straight weeks last May, with Sam in second place. But Sam found enough supporters toward the end of the polling period in June to edge out Locsin from the top spot.
It was a back-to-back win for the Kapuso star, and she joined the ranks of Locsin and Katrina Halili as the only celebrities who have won the title twice.
"This year, it was indeed a battle between the Kapamilya star Angel Locsin and the reigning ***iest Woman Sam Pinto, as Angel garnered a total of 1,131,505 votes against Sam’s 1,249,189 votes," Summit Media says.
Over 17 million votes--online, text, print ballots--were cast this year. Summit Media describes the number of votes as "nothing short of staggering at the end of the campaign."
The top ten ***iest women on the list are:
1. Sam Pinto
2. Angel Locsin
3. Solenn Heussaff
4. Cristine Reyes
5. Marian Rivera
6. Ellen Adarna
7. Jackie Rice
8. Bela Padilla
9. Jennylyn Mercado
10. Lovi Poe
Last July 12, the FHM 100 ***ist Women in the World Victory Party was held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Fans were able to get a close view of the Philippines' ***iest women.
There were also games, food and drinks, performances, and a fashion show.