Samantha Fox - Speaker

Samantha Fox is a well-known English singer, songwriter, and model, famous for her iconic status in the 1980s. She grew up in a working-class family, with her father as a builder and her mother as an actress and dancer on a popular 1960s show. From a young age, she was interested in theatre, attending the Anna Scher Theatre School and later Mountview Theatre School. Samantha started her modelling career at 16 after her mother submitted her photos to a contest. She became the youngest Page 3 model in The Sun and was named Page 3 Girl of the Year for three years in a row. During this time, she became one of the most photographed British women of the 1980s. In 1986, Samantha moved into music, releasing her debut single "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)," which became a top-10 hit worldwide and earned multiple platinum certifications. She worked with producers Stock Aitken Waterman and released several successful singles and albums, selling over 30 million records globally. In addition to her music and modelling, Samantha has appeared in various television shows and films, including "It’s Been Real" and "Rock Dancer." She has also participated in reality shows like "I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here" and "Celebrity Big Brother." Samantha came out as a lesbian in 2003 and has been a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community ever since. She raises awareness of issues affecting young LGBTQ+ individuals and supports charitable causes. Samantha continues to perform, recently releasing her 10th studio album, MOA Season 1, while sharing her inspiring story and championing LGBTQ+ rights.