Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Monique Barrino, known professionally by her mononym Fantasia, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series of American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequently, she released her debut album, Free Yourself, which went on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA and garnered Barrino three...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionR&B Singer
Date of Birth30 June 1984
CityHigh Point, NC
CountryUnited States of America
I wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.
I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.
I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.
I think my purpose was just to get out and sing. I love to sing. I wasn't even in it for the - you know, the prize. I was, like, 'Hey, man, I'm going to sing.
When I'm out on the stage, it gives me this rush and anything that's on my mind and everything I'm going through is forgotten about.
When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.
It's always good when you can bring two artists together who are totally different.
I always say you've only got one life to live, and you're not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it.
I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.
Sometimes you have to lose to win again.
I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed like - it was such a struggle and so hard to get out there. So, I said, 'I'm gonna go on American Idol and see how far it takes me.'
I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.
I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing.
My lips are big, but my talent is bigger.