Sam Poueu
Age: 24
Height: 6’4″
Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
Occupation: Youth Football Coach/Security Guard
Partner: Koli (Cousin)
NBC Bio
Sam was born in 1985 on the tiny island of American Samoa. At eight months of age, his uncle and aunt, who live in the States, adopted Sam. Growing up in a Samoan family, being big was normal. There were always numerous family gatherings and plenty of food. Sam now works mainly in security and his schedule is abnormal; he works late nights and sleeps most of the day. Sam also commits his time volunteering as a youth football coach. This does not help establish healthy eating habits as he normally eats at late/odd hours. Not only does Sam want to get healthy and control his weight, but he also wants to develop better eating and workout habits. Many people in Sam’s family have diabetes, hypertension and gout. Sam believes that if he can do this for himself, he will be a great example to his family and many others in his culture. He intends on winning The Biggest Loser and bringing back what he learns to his large family (where he is one of over 150 grandchildren and great-grandchildren).
I see Sam and the first thing that came to mind was a Win! Make the family proud. Big Ups to Sammy! Good Luck Homeboy! PEACE! =)’
Sam ~ You and Koli are doing GREAT! Keep up the Drive and the great work.
Ok, so I have a crush on Sammy! *blushing* I started noticing him at the 5 week mark! I loved his bond with Koli and how much love they have for their family and culture. I’m African American and in my culture cousins, aunts and uncles are just as close as mom, dad, sister and brother, so that really opened my eyes to Sam. I love his smile, dimples and “go getter” mentality! I especially admire how he steps up this week to be the leader with all the women on his team…I love a man that leads! He was always positive with all the ladies and kept that winning attitude…I love a man who is gentleman and has FAITH. When Sam weighed in this week he was asked about being on the “underdog team” and he handled the question with such humility…I love a humble man! So, Sammy I just wanted you to know that you have a cheerleader in Chicago, who is becoming The Biggest Loser, with a lot inspiration from you!