Samantha Barks

Samantha Barks: Biography in Details

Who is Samantha Barks?

Samantha Barks is a  singer and actress from Europe. She is popular for her role in Les Misérables as Éponine.

Also, she came into highlight after winning the BBC talent show-themed television series I’d Do Anything the third position in 2008.

Samantha Barks: Age, Parents, Ethnicity

This actress Samantha Barks was born on 2 October 1990 to her parents Ann and Richard Barks in Laxey, Isle of Man. Her mother is a teaching assistant while her father is a building surveyor. 

Besides, at the age of 3, an actress initiated dancing, training in Modern, Ballet, and Tap with Dancers Barre, then Theatrix, Stagecoach Isle of Man, the Manx Ballet Company, and Stage One Drama School.

In which school did Samantha Barks attend?

In discussing her educational background, Samantha Barks joined Laxey Primary School located in Laxey and St Ninian’s High School, Douglas before migrating to London to study A-levels in Chiswick at The Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd).

Samantha Barks: Profession and Career

Previously, Samantha Barks recorded her debut album entitled Looking in Your Eyes in April 2007. Also, she appeared in June 2007 supporting the Sugababes and Matt Willis at the Peel Bay Festival.

Another, Barks represented the Isle of Man in the Maltese International Song Competition in December 2007.

After that, she recorded the song entitled  “Play On”, a hit song in Malta, and “Nothing Else”  from her album.

Moreover, a singer competed in I’d Do Anything in 2008 and finished it gaining the third position.

Furthermore, she sang in the musical Wicked entitled “Defying Gravity” in week eight of the show on 29 April 2008.

Another, on 30 September 2009, Samantha Barks launched the new Caly Manx, Manx Ship, in Shanghai, China.

Also, during the Christmas Pantomime Season 2009/10, she acted in Aladdin with the title role at the Theatre Royal, Windsor.

Additionally, she appeared in the London production of Les Misérables as Éponine from 21 June 2010 to 18 June 2011 at the Queen’s Theatre.

However, Samantha Barks restarted her music career in 2010 recording a song entitled “Let Go”.

Achievements and Awards

In talking about her awards and achievements, Samantha Barks received Best Breakthrough Performance at the Elle Style Awards on 11 February 2013.

In addition, Samantha Barks received nominations for the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. She also was nominated by the cast for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a Motion Picture.

Additionally, Samantha Barks gained a nomination for the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble.

Also, she shared the National Board of Review Award for Best Cast and earned the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer.

What is the net worth of Samantha Barks?

This actress earns a decent amount of salary from her successful career but currently has disclosed it to the media.

However, Samantha Barks has an estimated net worth of $2 Million as of 2023, which she earns from her profession.

Samantha Barks: Rumors and Controversy

Samantha Barks has been maintaining both her personal and professional life. Hereby, she has not been into any sort of controversies nither been into any rumors.

Thus, there are currently no data and records available regarding her rumors and controversy.

Body Measurement: Height, Weight

In discussing her body measurement, Samantha Barks has a slimly built body with a body statistic of 33-23-32 inches, a height of 5 feet 6 inches including a body mass of 53 kg.

Samantha Barks possesses an attractive look with dark brown hair color and light brown eyes.

Social Media

Samantha Barks is active on Twitter with over 158K followers rather than on Instagram and Facebook.

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