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Fantasia Barrino Biography

Birth Name:Fantasia Monique Barrino

Birth Place:High Point, North Carolina, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Writer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

Won an ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop Award in 2006 for the song "Truth Is․"
Was inducted into the North Carolina Hall of Fame
Is a first cousin of R&B singers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey and Joel "JoJo" Hailey
Got her big break when she won season 3 of "American Idol․"
Quote: "[On her relating to her role in"The Color Purple"] "I feel like Celie․ Every night when I sing those words, I always break down; I'm talking to myself․ I finally feel pretty․""
Known for her raspy, soulful singing voice
Portrayed the character Celie in the Broadway musical "The Color Purple" in 2007

2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Female: nominated
2007Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
2014Black Reel-Outstanding Song: nominated
2023Ensemble Award-: winner
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2024Astra Award-Best Actress: nominated
2024BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance: winner
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2024HFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2024Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
2024Tar Heel Award-: winner
2024People's Choice Award-The Drama Movie Star of the Year: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated