Joanne Borgella

Birth Name:

Joanne Borgella

Birth Place:

Uniondale, New York, United States

Her father, Dr․ Joel Borgella, was the founder of Radio Tropicale, the first international Haitian radio station, and ran for president of the island country in 2006
Began performing as a member of Wyclef Jean's Bugga Basements at the age of 13
Made her first on-screen appearance as a contestant in "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance" in 2005
Quote: "I used to dream about being a model but I didn't know it would come to life․ I thought I was always the odd girl out at school and growing up․"
Quote: "Everyone who has ever met me knows that singing is my life․ For me, it's never going to end as far as music being my passion․"
Best known as a former contestant on "American Idol" and for her appearance in "Curvy Girls․"
Worked as a professional model for brands like Ashley Stewart and Macy's and also owned her own jewelry and plus-size clothing lines
Competed in the seventh season of "American Idol, making it into the top 24 with her rendition of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer․"

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