Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor (born June 30, 1984), known professionally by her mononym Fantasia, is an American singer and actress. She rose to prominence in 2004 for her performance of the Porgy and Bess standard "Summertime" during the third season of American Idol, and eventually became that season's winner. Following her victory, Barrino became the second artist after Lauryn Hill to have a debut single enter the Billboard Hot 100 at number one, when her song "I Believe" launched atop the chart. It went on to become the best-selling single in the United States that year.
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Fantasia Monique Barrino 30 June 1984 (age 41) High Point, North Carolina, USA
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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