Itโs safe to say Samantha Jade is a woman of many talents. After winning The X Factor Australia in 2012, the pint-sized performer went on to star in Home and Away as single mum Isla Schultz in 2016.
While she eventually decided to put her acting career on hold โ she wanted to focus on her music instead โ Samantha now admits sheโs keen to return to our screens.
Here, Samantha, 31, opens up about her plans ahead of Christmas, why she canโt wait to perform at Woolworths Carols in the Domain this weekend and whatโs in store for 2019โฆ
TV WEEK: What does Christmas mean to you?
Samantha: Itโs all about family and spending time with loved ones for me!
How will you celebrate Christmas this year?
Iโll be home for Christmas in Perth! Iโm so excited. We usually just spend time hanging out at home and listening to carols and watching Christmas movies!
What are you most looking forward to when it comes to Carols in the Domain this year?
I love performing at Carols! Itโs one of my favourite gigs of the year! Itโs magical โ nothing can describe the beautiful energy in the room!
Do you have a New Yearโs Resolution?
Just to set aside some time off and not say yes to too much!
What can fans expect from you in 2019?
New music! Iโm going to get in the studio and write some songs.
Do you have any plans for more acting?
Absolutely! Thatโs the goal! It has to be the right project but I canโt wait to delve into more acting.
Woolworths Carols in the Domain airs Saturday 22nd December, 8pm, Channel Seven