Samantha Barks

Samantha Barks (born 2 October 1990 Laxey, Isle of Man ) is a musical artist and actress. She became famous by the BBC talent show I'd do anything by Andrew Lloyd Webber, in which they finished in third place.

Life

Samantha grew up in their home on the Isle of Man, where she attended Laxey Primary School in Laxey and St Ninian's High School in Douglas, before she moved to London to lay her A-levels at The Arts Educational Schools ( ArtsEd ) in Chiswick.

Barks has been dancing since the age of three and was a member of the Manx Operatic Society, where she developed her acting abilities further. During her school years she stood in various musical productions such as The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls Jekyll & Hyde or on the stage.

In 2008 she took part in the BBC talent show I'd do anything, in the musical giant Andrew Lloyd Webber, the actress for the female lead role of his new production of the musical Oliver! was looking for. Barks made ​​it to third place. A short time later, she made ​​her debut in London's West End as Eponine in Les Misérables, which they could also represent the 25th anniversary concert of the musical with great success.

January 31, 2012 musical producer Cameron Mackintosh announced after a performance of the musical Oliver!, In which Samantha until April 2012 played the role of Nancy, that Barks has snatched the coveted role of Eponine in Tom Hooper's musical adaptation of Les Misérables.

Musical Engagements

  • 2008-2009: Sally Bowles in Cabaret, England tour
  • 2010-2011: Eponine in Les Miserables, Queens Theatre in London
  • 2011-2012: Nancy in Oliver, British tour!
  • 2013: Velma in Chicago, Hollywood Bowl

Filmography

  • 2010: Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
  • 2011-2012: Groove High ( TV series, 26 episodes )
  • 2012: Les Miserables

Awards

  • Elle Style Award Best Breakthrough for Les Misérables
  • Glamour Awards Best Breakthrough for Les Misérables Pandora
  • Hollywood Film Festival Hollywood Spotlight Award for Les Misérables
  • National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Les Misérables
  • Satellite Award for Best Ensemble for Les Misérables
  • Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer for Les Misérables
  • Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Les Misérables
  • Nomination - Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Les Misérables
  • Nomination - Alliance of Women Journalists Award best film breakthrough for Les Misérables
  • Nomination - Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Les Misérables
  • Nomination - Chicago Film Critics Association Award Best Young Actress for Les Misérables
  • Nomination - London Critics ' Circle Film Award Best Young British Actress of the year for Les Misérables
  • Nomination - San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables
  • Nomination - San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Les Misérables
  • Nomination - Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables
  • Nomination Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables
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