After winning American Idol’s third season in 2004, Fantasia Barrino, known professionally as Fantasia, became a household name. With her impressive voice and raw talent, she has established herself as a well-known name in the music industry, inspiring millions with her soulful performances and brave personal story.
It set a record for being the first debut single to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The ‘Billboard 200’ list saw her debut studio album, ‘Free Yourself,’ debut at the eighth position and was certified platinum.
| Real Name/Full Name | Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor |
| Date Of Birth | 30 June 1984 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Birthplace | High Point, North Carolina, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Spouse | Kendall Taylor |
| Children | Zion Quari Barrino, and Keziah London Taylor. |
| Siblings | Ricco Barrino, Xavier Barrino, and Joseph Barrino. |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter,and Actress. |
| Net worth | $5 Million. |
Biography
Fantasia Barrino was born on June 30, 1984, in High Point, North Carolina, and she currently has the age of 40. From an early age, she was exposed to gospel music and grew up in a musical family. Joseph and Diane Barrino, her parents, pushed her to pursue her love for music. There were three siblings in her family: Ricco Barrino, Xavier Barrino, and Joseph Barrino.
After attending Andrews High School, Fantasia left at the age of 14 to care for her son, Zion, who she had at the age of 17. She persisted with her music career despite the obstacles, performing at local talent shows and events.
Personal Life
She wed Kendall Taylor in 2015 and they have two children together. Fantasia has shared her experiences with depression and her journey towards healing and self-love.
Career
Fantasia became famous after winning the ‘American Idol’ title in 2004. At the age of 19, she became the youngest American Idol and set a record Her performance of ‘Summertime’ from ‘Porgy and Bess’ was considered to be among the best on the show. Her career was bolstered by her success and she was able to be part of the ‘American Idol’ US tour and the Christmas special, ‘Kelly, Ruben and Fantasia: Home For the Holidays’.
Her debut single, ‘I Believe’, was released after signing a contract with J Records. The first debut single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list was this one. The Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) gave the single its ‘double platinum’ certification.
November 2004 saw the release of her debut studio album, ‘Free Yourself’. On the Billboard 200 chart, it debuted at the eighth position. Platinum was awarded to the album in the US and its single ‘Truth Is’ peaked at second place on the ‘Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs’ list.
In 2006, Lifetime aired her autobiographical movie, ‘The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale,’ which was watched by more than 19 million viewers. The second-most-watched program ever on the channel was it.
In October 2014, she was inducted into the ‘North Carolina Music Hall of Fame’. She released a Christmas album with Dave Koz the same year. Her 2016 album ‘The Definition of…’ debuted at the sixth spot on the ‘Billboard 200 Chart.’ Her latest Christmas album, ‘Christmas after Midnight,’ was released under ‘Concord Records’ in October 2017.
Net Worth
Fantasia Barrino has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, resulting from her successful music career, acting roles, and endorsement deals.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @fantasia | 5.7M | |
| TikTok | @officialfantasia | 10.9M |
| YouTube | @fantasiabarrino | 1.4M |
| X(Twitter) | @TasiasWord | 980.3K |
| Face Book | @Fantasia | 7.4M |
