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Samantha Barks
Born
Samantha Jane Barks

(1990-10-02)2 October 1990(age 33)[1]
Laxey,Isle of Man
Other namesSam Barks
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Alex Michael Stoll
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(m.2022)​
Children1
Websitewww.samanthabarks.global

Samantha Jane Barks(born 2 October 1990) is aManxactress and singer who rose to fame after placing third in theBBCtalent show-themed television seriesI'd Do Anythingin 2008.[2]She has released threestudio albums:Looking in Your Eyes(2007),Samantha Barks(2016), andInto the Unknown(2021), and made her film debut asÉponinein theTom Hooper-directedLes Misérablesin 2012.[3]Her performance in the film won her theEmpire Award for Best Female Newcomerand a sharedNational Board of Review Awardwith the film's cast.[4]

Barks starred oppositeJonathan Baileyin theDisney Channelmusical-comedyGroove High(2012–2013) and again, in the London revival of the musicalThe Last Five Yearsin 2016.[5]In 2018, she originated the role of Vivian Ward inPretty Woman: The Musicalon Broadway. Since 2021, she has playedElsain theWest Endproduction ofFrozen,though she took some time off for maternity leave.

Early life

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Barks was born and raised inLaxey[6]on theIsle of Man.Her mother is fromMalahide,Ireland.[7]Barks attended Laxey Primary School andSt Ninian's High School, Douglas.[8]

When she was 16, Barks moved to London by herself to complete herA levelsat theArts Educational School(ArtsEd) inChiswick.Her first non-industry job was working atRiver Island.[9]Barks danced from the age of three, training inballet,modernandtapwith Dancers Barre, then Stagecoach Isle of Man, Theatrix, Stage One Drama School and the Manx Ballet Company.[10]

Career

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First studio album,I'd Do Anything,and rising popularity (2007–2011)

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In April 2007, Barks released her debut album,Looking in Your Eyes,which sold around 600 copies. The album featured several songs which she co-wrote and was released on the independent label Brunswick Studios. She performed at thePeelBay Festival in June 2007 supportingMatt Willisand theSugababes.In December 2007, Barks represented theIsle of Manin the Maltese International Song Competition where she won the main prize of €2000 and the title of Best Foreign Singer. She sang the song "Nothing Else" from her album and "Play On", a hit song in Malta.[11][12][13]

In 2008, Barks competed inI'd Do Anythingin which she was one of the finalists in a search for a new, unknown lead to playNancyin aWest Endrevival of theBritishmusicalOliver!.She reached the final where she finished third.

On 29 April 2008, at the midpoint of the competition, Tourism Minister Adrian Earnshaw renamed theIsle of Manto be the "Isle of Sam" as a sign of support. Welcoming signs at Ronaldsway Airport and Douglas Sea Terminal were changed after a renaming ceremony.[14]

In week eight of the show, Barks performed "Defying Gravity"from the musicalWickedand in the week leading up to the show she received support from American actressIdina Menzel,who originated the role ofElphaba,theWicked Witch of the WestinWicked.[15]

In week nine, Barks received the lowest number of public votes and so had to participate in the sing-off withRachel Tucker.They sang "Memory"from the musicalCats.Andrew Lloyd Webberchose to save Barks and eliminate Tucker saying, "Last night Cameron and I were both saying that we thought both of you would be fantastic Nancys and now here am I faced with this. But I've got to make a decision and I've got to think of where the show ultimately for Cameron is going to go and I think I have to go with you, Samantha."[16]

In the week leading up to the two part final on 31 May, the Nancy finalists posed for publicity pictures recreating some ofMadonna's iconic images. Each Nancy also had a "Master Class" withLiza MinnelliinLondon.

At the end of part one of the final, Barks was announced as finishing third with Andrew Lloyd Webber saying, "Do you know what, I did think this would happen. But you've done so well to have got this far, Samantha." Barks said, "It's been the most amazing experience of my life. Thanks to everyone and the panel for making it so incredible."[17]

Performances inI'd Do Anything
Show Song Results
Week one "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" Safe
Week two "See the Day" Safe
Week three "Somewhere"from the musicalWest Side Story Safe
Week four "Hurt" Safe
Week five "Since U Been Gone" Safe
Week six "Sway" Safe
Week seven "Survivor" Safe
Week eight (quarter-final) "Defying Gravity"from the musicalWicked Safe
Week nine (semi-final) "When You Believe"from the filmThe Prince of Egypt
"Memory"from the musicalCats 		Bottom two
Week ten (final) "Anyone Who Had a Heart" Third place

In June 2008, one month afterI'd Do Anythingended, Barks sang theIsle of Man National Anthem"O Land Of Our Birth" on Senior Race day of theIsle of Man TTto begin the races.[18]Barks was then announced to play the lead role of Sally Bowles in the UK tour ofCabaretfrom 29 August 2008 to 11 July 2009.[19]Barks performed alongside herI’d Do Anythingcast-mates Sarah Lark and Jodie Prenger at the Theatregoers Choice Awards in February 2009.[20]Toward the end of her run withCabaret,Barks put on her own concert,An Audience with Sam Barks,at the Villa Marina on the Isle of Man on 3 January 2009 to thank those that supported her during her time onI'd Do Anythingand to thank those that have continued to support her.[21]

Barks launched the new Manx Ship, theCaly Manx,in Shanghai, China on 30 September 2009.[22]Barks, along withWendy CraigandJess Conrad,switched on the Christmas Lights in Windsor's town centre on 21 November 2009.[23]Barks officially launched BreastHealth UK's new clinic at the Spire Thames Valley Hospital inWexhamon 27 November 2009.[24]She played the title role inAladdinduring the Christmas Pantomime Season 2009/10 at theTheatre Royal, Windsor.[25]

Barks starred asÉponinein the London production ofLes Misérablesat the Queen's Theatre from 21 June 2010 to 18 June 2011.[26]Barks was chosen to play Éponine in the25th Anniversary concert ofLes Misérablesat theO2 Arenaon 3 October 2010 byCameron Mackintosh,after he saw her play the role in her opening night at the Queens Theatre, in London's West End.

Also in 2010, Barks resumed her music career by releasing a song called "Let Go", which she co-wrote with Garry Lake. The single debuted in 2010, but received an official release in 2011 through the independent label Flour Records.[27]Barks promoted the song with a live performance onSB.TV.[28]Barks performed the song at Stuart Matthew Price andJames Yeoburn's benefit concert forDress Circle,the Dress Circle Benefit Gala, on 7 August 2011 atHer Majesty's Theatreand the song was later included on the tribute compilation albumStanding Ovation: A CD Tribute to Dress Circlewhich was released on 17 August 2011.[29][30]

Barks began 2011 with a starring role in the concertDirect From the West End.Run by a company called "Musical Ovation Ltd" set up byScott Garnhamand Martin Neely, the concert was performed for three nights—23 January in York, 6 February in Oxford and 13 February 2011 in Windsor. The concert featured two hours of songs from popular West End musicals.[31]On 27 February 2011, Barks performed in the concert The Songs of Bobby Cronin at the New Players Theatre.[32]

On 20 March, Barks performed inStars of the West End Sing the Songs of Steven Luke Walkerat Charing Cross Theatre.[33]Barks performed "On My Own" at theClassical Brits 2011at TheRoyal Albert Hallon 12 May 2011.

Barks performed in a concert at the Battersea Barge in London on 21 August 2011, singing works by British composer/lyricistsLaurence Mark Wythe,Grant Olding, Dougal Irvine and Tim Sutton. She performed with fellow West End starsStephen Ashfield,Annalene Beechey and George Ure.[34]Barks performed the Grand Final anthem "Jerusalem"for the Engage Super League Grand Final atOld Traffordon 8 October 2011.[35]

Barks starred as Zoe, oppositeJonathan Bailey's character Tom, in theDisney Channeltelevision seriesGroove High,a mixture of live-action and animation, which premiered on theDisney Channel UK10 November 2012.[36]The first season lasted 26 episodes and has been sold to broadcasters across the world.[37]Barks recorded her voice for the series in April 2010, with live-action filming completed in Ireland a year and a half later in October 2011.[5] During an interview in January 2011 Samantha said this ofGroove High:"I play Zoe, one of the leads who is really sweet, but also a little feisty, she tells it like it is and doesn't take any rubbish from anybody. It's great because I also get to do a lot of singing for the show."[38]

Barks starred as Nancy in the UK tour ofOliver!from 10 December 2011 to 1 April 2012. Barks had planned to perform the entire tour, but temporarily left the tour on 1 April to filmLes Miserables.She was replaced on the tour byCat Simmons.[39][40]

Les Misérablesand wider recognition (2012–2014)

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Barks in 2013

Barks reprised her role as Éponine and made her film debut in the2012 film adaptationofLes Misérables.She learned the news from Cameron Mackintosh during anOliver!curtain call.[3]During filming forLes Misérables,Barks recorded the song "Defective" for the albumScott Alan Livewhich was released in December 2012.[41]In June 2012, just days after completingLes Misérables,Barks returned to the UK tour ofOliver!for two weeks at theEdinburgh Playhouse.[42]On 24 June 2012, Barks performed in aLittle Womencharity concert at thePlayhouse Theatrein London.[43]

On 13 October 2012, Barks performed at the Indoor Garden Party concert in New York City'sGramercy Theatre.The concert was part of a concert series created byRussell CroweandAlan Doyle.[44]Barks performed at another Indoor Garden Party concert at New York City'sJoe's Pubon 8 December.[45]In early November 2012, Barks briefly returned to theOliver!UK tour at theGrand Theatre, Leeds.Barks permanently returned to theOliver! UK touron 12 December atBord Gáis Energy Theatrein Ireland and continued with the tour until 20 February 2013 at theBristol Hippodrome.[46]She left the show early in order to head to Los Angeles for rehearsals with fellowLes Misco-stars for their cast performance at the Oscars on 24 February 2013. Her rendition of "On My Own" fromLes Miserablesreached number 97 on theBillboardHot 100,and number 43 in the UK, being her first entry on each chart.

On 11 February 2013, Barks won Best Breakthrough Performance at theElle Style Awards.Barks performed with her co-stars from the filmLes Miserablesat the85th Academy Awardsceremony on 24 February 2013. Immediately after the Oscars, Barks flew to the Isle of Man to begin work on her second film,The Christmas Candle.[47][48]In March 2013, Barks took part in the television specialAndrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical YearsforITV,performing "Another Suitcase in Another Hall"in honor ofAndrew Lloyd Webber.[49]In June 2013, Barks performed at TheRecording AcademyHonors.[50]The same month, Barks took part in the one-night only24 Hour Playsat the Broad Stage Theater inSanta Monica, California.[51]

Barks played the role of Velma Kelly in the 2013 production ofChicagoat the Hollywood Bowl in July 2013. In late 2013, Barks starred as the romantic lead inBitter Harvest,a film released in 2017, and co-starringMax IronsandBarry Pepper.[52]In October 2013, Barks played the part of Jules in the private workshop production of a potential musical ofBend It Like Beckhamwith a score byHoward Goodall,lyrics byCharles Hart,and book byGurinder ChadhaandPaul Mayeda Berges.[53]

Barks had a role inDracula Untold,which was released on 10 October 2014.[54]She portrayedBaba Yaga,an angelic woman who turns into an evil witch; however, her scenes were cut from the film.[55]

In 2014, Barks was cast in the ensemble dramaA Hundred Streets[56]and announced she would be returning toWest End theatrein the revival ofCity of Angelsdirected byJosie Rourkewith musical direction byGareth Valentineand choreography byStephen Mear.[57]

Broadway debut and West End return (2015–present)

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In July 2015, Barks began rehearsing for the world premiere ofAmélie, A New Musicalat theBerkeley Repertory Theatrein California. The show opened on 29 August and had its run extended to 18 October.[58]

In January 2016, it was announced that Barks was cast in the movie musicalStrike!.[59]Also, in February 2016, it was announced that she would star in the dramaInterlude in Prague.[60]

In 2016, Barks and herGroove Highco-star Jonathan Bailey reunited as the leads in Off-West End production ofThe Last Five Yearsat St. James Theatre from 27 October to 3 December 2016. She joined director Jason Robert Brown again for a one-off concert of his musical,Honeymoon in Vegas,at theLondon Palladiumon 12 March 2017, starring alongsideArthur Darvill.

Barks has continued her music career playing at various venues around the UK since her album release. Following her self-titled album release on 10 June 2016, she launched her first solo tour around the UK to promote and perform songs from her album at 13 venues. She performed live in concert at Mayflower Theatre in Southampton alongside guest singer Kerry Ellis on 20 May 2017.

Barks made her American solo concert debut with four dates at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York City in July 2017.

In September 2017, it was announced that Barks would be playing the role of Vivian (played byJulia Robertsin the film) in the stage musicalPretty Woman.[61]The musical premiered at Chicago'sOriental Theatrein March 2018, before transferring toBroadwayin July 2018.[62]Pretty Womanmarked her Broadway debut.[61]

On 5 December 2019, Barks was cast asElsain theWest Endproduction ofFrozen,beginning in August 2021.[63]

Barks spent several weeks in March and April 2022 presenting theElaine Paige on Sundayradio show on BBC Radio 2.[64]

In December 2022, it was announced that Barks would be doing a solo concert in London. It will take place at theTheatre Royal, Drury Laneon the 30th of May 2023.[65]Orfeh,Bradley JadenandThe Overtoneswill appear as special guests.[66]

In May 2023, it was announced that Barks would be a judge on the upcoming ITV competition showMamma Mia! I Have a DreamalongsideAlan Carr,Jessie Ware,andAmber Riley.The show will follow the search for two musical theatre performers to play the roles of Sophie and Sky inMamma Mia!in London’s West End for its 25th anniversary.[67]

Personal life

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Barks is avegetarian.[68]On 1 February 2021, she became engaged to actor Alex Michael Stoll, whom she met while they were both in the Broadway production ofPretty Woman.[69]Their wedding took place inTuscanyon 18 June 2022.[70]On 1 August 2023 Barks revealed via her Instagram profile that the couple were expecting their first child.[71]She gave birth to a son on 16 October.[72]She took maternity leave fromFrozenand returned on February 7, 2024.[71]

Credits

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary Éponine
2012 Les Misérables
2013 The Christmas Candle Emily Barstow
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart Miss Acacia English-language voice[73][74]
2015 A Hundred Streets Lotte
The Canary Emaline Short film
2017 Bitter Harvest Natalka
Interlude in Prague Josefa Duchek
2019 For Love or Money Connie
2021 First Date Casey
2022 Tomorrow Morning Catherine

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 I'd Do Anything Herself Contestant; third place
2012 Groove High Zoe Myer Disney Channelseries
2014 Robot Chicken Elizabeth James
Selina Kyle
Sabrina Duncan 		Voice role; episode: "Legion of Super-Gyros"
2016 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive Herself
2021 All Star Musicals Herself Judge
2022 Rob & Romesh Vs Herself Episode: West End
2023 Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream Judge

Theatre

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Year Title Role Theatre Location
2008–2009 Cabaret Sally Bowles — UK National Tour
2010–2011 Les Misérables Éponine Queen's Theatre West End
2010 The O2 London
2011–2013 Oliver! Nancy — UK National Tour
2013 Chicago Velma Kelly Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles
2014 City of Angels Mallory / Avril Donmar Warehouse Off-West End
2015 Amélie Amélie Berkeley Repertory Theatre California
2016 The Last Five Years Cathy Hiatt The Other Palace Off-West End
2017 Honeymoon in Vegas Betsy Nolan London Palladium West End
2018 Pretty Woman: The Musical Vivian Ward Oriental Theatre Chicago
2018–2019 Nederlander Theatre Broadway
2020 Chess Florence Umeda Arts Theater Tokyo International Forum
2021–2024 Frozen Elsa Theatre Royal, Drury Lane West End
2022 Chess Florence

Discography

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Release date Title Format Label
2007 Looking In Your Eyes[75] Debut album Brunswick Studios
2010 "Strong Without You"[76] Song from the albumMove with Every Line: The Music of Tim Prottey-Jones My Protégé Records
2011 "Let Go"[77] Single Flour Records
"Tir Na N'og"[78] Song fromAcoustic Overtures: The Songs of Dougal Irvine Simon Greiff/SimG Records
2012 "Defective"[79] Song from the albumScott Alan Live Billy-Boo Records
Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Cast recording of the film Universal Republic Records
2013 Les Misérables: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
2014 "You Fixed My Broken Wings"[80] Song from the albumLove on 42nd Street DLC Records
2016 "Love in a Place Like This" (with Marc Devigne)[81] Single Danny Schur Records
Samantha Barks[82] Second studio album United Agents Records
2021 Into the Unknown[83] Third studio album Westway Music Ltd

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2012 Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried,Aaron Tveit&Colm Wilkinson) Les Misérables Won
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Most Promising Performer Nominated
EDA Female Focus Awards Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated
Hollywood Film Awards Spotlight Award Won
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Acting(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried,Aaron Tveit,Natalya Angel Wallace &Colm Wilkinson) Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Best Ensemble Performance(withHelena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried&Aaron Tveit) Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated
Best Ensemble - Motion Picture(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried,Aaron Tveit,Natalya Angel Wallace &Colm Wilkinson) Won
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2013 Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards Best Ensemble(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried,Aaron Tveit,Natalya Angel Wallace &Colm Wilkinson) Nominated
Elle Style Awards Best Breakthrough Performance Won
Empire Awards Best Female Newcomer Won
Glamour Awards Pandora Breakthrough Won
Gold Derby Awards Ensemble Cast(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried&Aaron Tveit) Nominated
Breakthrough Performer Nominated
London Critics Circle Film Awards Young British Performer of the Year Nominated
National Board of Review Awards Best Acting by an Ensemble(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried,Aaron Tveit,Natalya Angel Wallace &Colm Wilkinson) Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture(withIsabelle Allen,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Anne Hathaway,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Eddie Redmayne,Amanda Seyfried,Aaron Tveit,Natalya Angel Wallace &Colm Wilkinson) Nominated
Online Film and Television Association Awards Best Breakthrough Performance: Female Nominated
Best Music, Adapted Song(withAlain Boublil,Helena Bonham Carter,Sacha Baron Cohen,Russell Crowe,Daniel Huttlestone,Hugh Jackman,Herbert Kretzmer,Eddie Redmayne,Claude-Michel Schönberg,Amanda Seyfried&Aaron Tveit) "One Day More"inLes Misérables Nominated
2022 WhatsOnStage Awards Best Actress in a Musical Frozen Nominated

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