Fantasia Barrino
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
Awards
- 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 AwardWinner
- 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 AwardWinner
- 2024People's Choice Award - The Drama Movie Star of the Year:Nominated
- 2024Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated