Quotes by Samantha Barks

About Samantha Barks:

Samantha Jane Barks is a Manx actress and singer who has performed on stage and screen as well as television. She rose to fame after coming third in the BBC talent show–themed television series I'd Do Anything in 2008. In 2012, she starred alongside Jonathan Bailey in the Disney Channel series, Groove High, and made her film debut as Éponine in the film version of the musical Les Misérables.
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It's important to be able to keep things fresh, no matter what age you are, or how many years you've been in the industry.

Samantha Barks

I've looked after my money. As I started working around my third birthday, my first check went straight to the bank.

Samantha Barks

I've learned that I've got to keep level-headed.

Samantha Barks

When I was a 7-year-old girl, in my bedroom, on my karaoke machine, I would sing 'On My Own' or do a one-woman version of 'Les Miserables.'

Samantha Barks

There's nothing like the buzz of live theater. You put it out there and receive an instant reaction: laughing, crying, yelling, applauding.

Samantha Barks

I never have celebrity crushes.

Samantha Barks

I grew up on a tiny little island.

Samantha Barks

I like to scare myself and throw myself off the deep end.

Samantha Barks

We all have an escape. Mine was theater.

Samantha Barks

I've found that musical theater is my passion.

Samantha Barks

I want to make smart choices.

Samantha Barks

I began with dance, doing ballet at 3, then tap, jazz, modern. Then I sang in church choirs, learned how to play clarinet and drums, sang with rock bands and only then did I get into musical theatre.

Samantha Barks

If I wasn't performing, I wasn't alive. That's the truth. My parents had absolutely no interest in the business, but they knew it made me happy, so they said 'Go for it, girl!'

Samantha Barks

The red carpet is kind of a surreal experience. There's nothing normal about it, so for me the most important thing is to maintain some normality right until the point you get out of the car.

Samantha Barks

I love all things Christmas.

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I can't comprehend that I'm in the film of 'Les Miserables.' It's one of those dreams I thought would be unattainable for someone like me, who came from nowhere.

Samantha Barks

The day you stop learning and creating must be the most boring day.

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I'd love to be a 'Bond' girl.

Samantha Barks

I would love to have a varied career, like Hugh Jackman. He started in musical theater, then established himself in film, but he still does a lot of stage work. And he does it all beautifully.

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I love to sing random stuff. That's exciting for me.

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Author Bio

  • NameSamantha Barks
  • DescriptionManx singer and actress
  • BornOctober 2, 1990
  • CountryIsle Of Man
  • ProfessionActor