Manager
Her career is managed by Kirk Whelan-Foran of United Agents.
Instruments
Vocals
Label
Brunswick Studios, Flour Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
53 kg or 117 pounds
Boyfriend
Samantha Barks dated –
- Nick Jonas (2010-2011) – Samantha and American singer, Nick Jonas dated for a short time from October 2010 until January 2011. They first met on the set of 2010 concert movie Les Miserables: 25th Anniversary Concert.
- Matt Johnson (2013) – Samantha dated This Morning presenter in the early 2013 for a short time. They were dating together from January 2013 until April 2013. Matt is from Wales.
- Russell Crowe (2013) – She was RUMORed to had fling with much older New Zealand actor Russell Crowe.
- David Gandy (2013) – After separating from Matt, she dated a British model, David Gandy from May until October 2013.
- Richard Fleeshman (2013-Present) – Since December 2013, Barks is seeing English actor Richard Fleeshman.
Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
Measurements
33-23-32 in or 84-58.5-81 cm
Dress Size
2 (US)
Bra Size
30C
Shoe Size
8 (US)
Brand Endorsements
She has endorsed Wheyhey high-protein low-calorie ice-cream on Twitter (via Mirror)
Religion
Her religious beliefs are not known.
Best Known For
Playing Eponine in the 2012 film Les Miserables.
First Album
Samantha released her debut album Looking in Your Eyes in April 2007 via an independent label Brunswick Studios. Besides singing, she also co-wrote many of the songs. She was able to sell 600 copies of the album.
First Film
Samantha starred in her debut film Les Miserables released in 2012. She played the role as Eponine in this romantic musical historical drama film.
The film won 7 awards out of 16 nominations.
First TV Show
In 2008, Barks appeared in BBC’s talent show-themed television series I’d Do Anything as herself. The show was named after the same song.
She finished third in this 22 episode show.
Personal Trainer
Samantha Barks likes to workout. She is a big fan of Bikram yoga and practices it at least five times in a week, and if she finds time, she even does it all the seven days.
She also eats healthy and stays away from fad diets. But, if she wants to have something delicious, she will have it. Though, she don’t eat meat. So, eating in moderation is the key to maintain weight.
Samantha Barks Favorite Things
- Post Workout Snack – Strawberry Whey Hey high-protein low calorie ice cream
Mirror
- Songs to Sing – Black Velvet, Johnny Cash songs, Elvis Presley songs
NextMovie
Samantha Barks Facts
- She is good at dancing. She started dancing at the age of three only and now is skilled in various dance forms such as ballet, tap and modern.
- She has two nieces.
- Barks was named “Best Foreign Singer” in Maltese International Song Competition held in December 2007. She also won the €2000 prize at the time.
- She was chosen to play the role of Eponine in Les Miserables instead of renowned singer and actress Taylor Swift.
- She has also done some theatre work starting from the year 2008.
- On September 30, 2009, Samantha launched a new Manx Ship called the Caly Manx in China.
- She sang karaoke with Les Miserables female cast, but in reality she gets nervous while singing them.
- In 2010, she released a song titled “Let Go” sung and co-written by her.