Today we’d like to introduce you to Samantha Page.
Hi Samantha, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
A little bit about me, My name is Samantha Page and I am originally from Kentucky. I moved to Florida for a little bit for a change of scenery. In turn, doing the same moving to Georgia. I am an ever-evolving enigma, to be honest or what I like to label myself as both misunderstood and a wandering spirit.
I say that all to say that as human beings we strive to be something (general, I know), but as we are discovering ourselves – there is always change that is happening-whether grand or a small beat. For me, I grew up with a wonderful, loving mother and family, unfortunate circumstances and hardships fell upon us, and I was put into foster care. Where I was ever so blessed to meet my amazing, inspirational foster mom who become my mom, as well. In that place, as many children who go through the system, I struggled internally and sometimes that led to it showing on the outside. Luckily, my mom saw it and helped me channel it into my art, since this and reading/learning, brought me so much comfort. I went to theatre camp around 13/14 years old and my passion for the arts and wonders of the world skyrocketed from there. I am a true empath and I believe diving into a world that is like my own, but not quite; allows me to learn more about myself and the wonders around me. I believe perfection is over-rated, but striving every day to be my best with no regrets isn’t.
So, with the labels I have given myself, they exist independently and as one. I say misunderstood because of the unknowns in myself that I filter into my art to, honestly, get a better understanding and find a sense of reliability and kinship with others by performing. For my wandering spirit, I am truly never satiated. I have the desire to explore and test the boundaries. This is the reason at the core, I consider myself an entrepreneur. I have been in maintenance, I have worked fast food, been in property management, a realtor, a model – but my first love and passion will always be acting. So, to end the question, I am in this space I am in now because of my past traumas, the support and love I have been given, the desire to keep the flame lit inside of me, and the hope for me to be able to share with the world my talent. If even to touch one heart in tears, laughter or hope, I will never stop doing what I love.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I don’t think it is ever easy pursuing a career in the arts-more specially focused for me acting. Some say luck is involved, and I do believe that to be true for a small group. But overall, it’s a field that evokes hard work, consistency and truthfully, talent. I have had so many no’s that it can make a person feel quite low about themselves. My mind has also played a huge role in feeling like I am not good enough to be on screen. I like to speak into existence my gratitude and affirmations, but sometimes when the mind plays tricks on you – it is hard to get out of the abyss of what you aren’t instead of what you could be. Pursuing something like this for years and hearing the no’s over and over again really rattle the brain especially when it is the one thing I feel like I am the best at. The one thing that I am willing to put all my energy, time, money and make sacrifices for.
When you just want to perform and you self-deprecate, it does tend to eat at your confidence and will to continue. I have had been in positions where I’ve made mistakes that have knocked me off track. I have been told that my teeth weren’t straight enough, that my hair was too curly. Sinister to think that looks can outrank talent. I feel like money has also been one of my biggest strongholds – I pursue other careers to find a way to supplement what some think is a hobby, but it ends up taking over my life where my acting is in the background for a while. It hasn’t been easy at all pursuing acting, but I wouldn’t take a day away, a mistake away from the time and energy I have put into it. I believe every experience that I have been in, good or bad, has led me too today.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am an Actress/Model as well as an entrepreneur. To break this down, as an actress – I focus on film acting. I specialize in more drama as I am an empath and love to be in the head of the characters I am embodying. I am someone who can truly step into the “shoes” of almost anyone. In my everyday life, I pay attention to everything – more specifically, how individuals are alone and then act around others. I pay attention to the little details, like how one’s hands move when they are uncomfortable or a shift in the eye when the whole truth isn’t being told. One of the reasons I went into acting is because when I was younger, I would be around a friend for a day and come home acting just like them. I find people and their stories very interesting and the “what’s not being said”, the discovery. I am most proud of a short film I was in called “The Hit List” by Josh Lovett.
As I mentioned earlier, I love the character shifts when it comes to unraveling emotions as you can see in this film. But to be honest, I also love playing “extreme” characters. Characters who don’t stick to the status quo or speak on real-life issues or simply create a fantasy world. What sets me apart from others, as humbly as I can say is that I am passionate and understanding. I don’t stop because of the opinions of others. I have been called quirky, or outlandish (in which I take as a compliment). I take people as they are, but I am willing to push people to be more than they thought they were. In my modeling, I do more commercial/print work, for me to is relatable to acting as it focuses on the desires of the human being – even if momentary. I love modeling because it takes a moment in time and freezes it.
Allowing the viewers to almost create their own story. It gives beauty, depth and a story in a single image. I am most proud of a Jewelry Campaign I worked on this year called Mignot Figet. For me in modeling, what sets me apart would be that I love to just laugh and have fun. Every space I am in, I like too truly just be there and be myself. Immerse myself, build rapport and create a breathtaking photo. Mignot Figet is a very prestigeous brand, but what made the set so amazing is being able to just laugh and joke and have fun with the crew, staff and fellow models. Taking the role serious and being professional, but not deterring from being myself and a quirky one at that. It makes the experience even better.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I have a couple of mentors in my life, some knowingly and some, haha they have no idea. I think it is best to find mentors in areas that you are the worst in and the areas you inspire to be. I typically go to networking groups and find the person who has the characteristics that I am striving for or am afraid of. Someone who is 100% going to get me out of my comfort zone and be as blunt as possible, no sugarcoating.
So far, so good. My mentors constantly change as I find my way and push past each level. There are moments, such as real estate, where I realized I wasn’t ready for what my mentor was telling me. He is amazing and a very successful man. I just wasn’t ready for all the truth I was given and for me, I believe that is okay. I believe everyone has their timelines and as long as you aren’t using the word failure as a reason to quit, but as a source of perseverance. You will be successful in whatever is true to you.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Thatgirlsamanthapage
- Other: Tik Tok @thatgirlsamp
Image Credits
Toni Ríales
