World Premiere Intreview: Sam Webb

Interview by Christopher Uvenio

"I started modeling by a freak set of coincidences, I got scouted in my hometown..."
"I have been very lucky in the opportunities that have arisen for me in the industry. I am thankful for everything, but I love to work with Dolce and Gabbana..."
"All or Nothing" I very much believe this and try and put my heart and soul into anything I do..."

-Hello Sam,  I'm  really flattered you accepted to be interviewed for my online mag, to start this interview off, please give me some background information.          
Hey everyone, its my pleasure to be on the website and answer your questions. I was born in Birmingham England, all my family live there still, and I have fond memories of growing up there, and have strong ties there still now! I now live in London and have been for 5 years. I have two sisters and a brother. We are all extremely close to the extent I would say we are best friends. I love them all.

-When did you start to model and what was your first modeling job?I started modeling by a freak set of coincidences, I got scouted in my hometown and at the time had no clue about the industry, I was totally oblivious. I was studying sports science at university but working on a building site and training to be a professional boxer, so modelling was not in my sight. I had never even been to London before. I was somewhat of a Birmingham boy. I have to thank my agency for opening my eyes.   

 -What was your first impression of the modeling world and was there anything that surprised you or that you didn't expect?I came to the industry with my eyes completely shut. So came with no expectations. I am so glad I made the huge step and follow something completely out of  "my world", something that I could never have dreamt of. My mom said to me on the first day I went to London "Sammy, ride the wave and see where it takes you", well mom I did and I am still on this riding this wave. My first campaign was DG in summer '06, it was a great experience working with Steven Klein and DG family, this was my first taste, so to speak.

-You are a very successful model, what have been some of the most memorable modeling experiences you had so far?I have been very lucky in the opportunities that have arisen for me in the industry. I am thankful for everything, but I love to work with Dolce and Gabbana, I did my first ever campaign with them and worked with them throughout my career thus far! Stefano and Domenico are amazing to work with. They are great people personally and professionally. I look at the models I have worked with consistently for 5 years for DG and the whole team as a family. David Gandy, Noah Mills, Adam Senn and also models such a Tyson are like brothers, I am sure if this all ended we would still meet for a beer or two. Another proud moment was shooting with my father for Italian Vogue with Bruce Weber. I feel it was a great opportunity to show my dad what I do, especially as it is so hard to explain as a profession.
-Turning to some personal questions,  what do you remember about your school days,  did you have many friends and what was your favorite subject?                  Hahaha when I was at school I was mischievious. I was boxing to a high level at the time but also getting good grades! I loved English as my mom introduced me to book and poetry at a young age! So I was studious but didn't follow the rules, which my teachers couldn't come to terms with :)
-Do you have a personal motto, that sums up your thoughts about life in a sentence?It's funny you ask that, me and my brother have had a saying since we were around 10 years old "All or Nothing" I very much believe this and try and put my heart and soul into anything I do.

-Thanks  Sam for your time, it has been a gift to me and my readers!