Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia Monique Barrino, also known as “Fantasia Barrino,” is a well-known American R&B singer and songwriter. She is a performer as well as an author. She rose to fame after winning the third season of American Idol in 2004. She was given the nickname “Baby Patti LaBelle,” after her idol, Patti LaBelle.

So, how familiar are you with Fantasia Barrino? If that’s not enough, we’ve assembled everything you need to know about Fantasia Barrino’s net worth in 2021, including her age, height, weight, boyfriend, husband, children, biography, and personal information. Thus, if you’re ready, here’s all we know about Fantasia Barrino so far.

Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings of Fantasia Barrino

Barrino’s net worth is $8 million, according to the most recent estimate from 2021. Her biggest sources of revenue are her albums and recordings, as she is a very successful singer. She’s also an actress and a writer.

Early Life and Biography

Fantasia Monique Barrino is her true name. She was born on the 30th of June in the year 1984 in High Point, North Carolina, in the United States. Joseph Barrino is her father’s name. Diane Barrino is her mother’s name. Cancer is her zodiac sign.

Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

So, what is Fantasia Barrino’s age, height, and weight in 2021? Fantasia Barrino, who was born on June 30, 1984, is 37 years old as of today’s date, July 27, 2021. Despite her height of 5′ 7′′ in feet and inches and 170 cm in centimetres, she weighs 132.5 pounds and 60 kilograms. Her hair is black and her eyes are black.

Education

Andrews High School in North Carolina was her alma mater. She was raped by a classmate and subjected to abuse at a young age, prompting her to drop out of school. She has been tight-lipped regarding her college or institution.

 

Personal Life: Boyfriends, Husbands, and Children

Fantasia Barrino With Husband Kendall Taylor
Fantasia Barrino With Husband Kendall Taylor (Source: Facebook)

She was sixteen years old when she became pregnant. On the 8th of August in the year 2001, her daughter Zion Quari Barrino was born. In the year 2011, she gave birth to her son Dallas Xavier Barrino. Kendall Taylor, a businessman, was the man she married in 2015.

A Professional Life

Fantasia Barrino
R&B singer, songwriter, actress and author Fantasia Barrino (Source: Daily mail )

Barrino was a fan favorite among the judges during the third season of the TV show American Idol. Her singing impressed the judges, and she also won the show with a large number of votes. She was the youngest winner of American Idol until 2007, when she was just nineteen years old. She subsequently went on tour with the other candidates. J Records signed her and she started working on her debut album. Her first single, I believe, was the number one hit on the Billboard charts that year. This was an outstanding achievement. The album has received two Platinum certifications. All of her albums have been hugely successful, with millions of copies sold. Her tracks have consistently charted at the top of Billboard’s charts. She has been on television to promote her record. She has also lent her voice to The Simpsons and has performed for American Dreams. She has also appeared in musical shows.

She also enjoys acting and has portrayed herself in a television film based on her memoirs. The film was also a success. Her film, Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, based on the book, had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Fantasia, Back To Me, Side Effects of You, Christmas After Midnight, Sketchbook, and other albums are among her favorites.

Awards

In the year 2006, she was nominated for three Grammy Awards. She hasn’t won a Grammy, but she has performed at the awards show. The Theatre World Award has been given to her. In 2008, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards for the second time. But it was for Bittersweet in 2013 that she earned her first Grammy. She’s also been nominated for NAACP Image Awards, BET Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, Barbados Music Awards, Broadway.com Awards, American Music Awards, and a slew of other honors.

Some Interesting Facts  Of Fantasia Barrino

  • In the 1970s, her uncles launched the Barrino Brothers brand, which was active at the time.
  • When she was five years old, she began singing.
  • In her memoir, she revealed that she was functionally illiterate. Life isn’t a Cinderella story.
  • Barrino was admitted to the hospital in 2010 after taking too much aspirin and sleeping pills.
  • She has stated that artists such as Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, and others have influenced her since she was a child.
  • She wrote songs for the album Side Effects of You.
  • Patti LaBelle, her idol, has given her the nickname Baby Patti LaBelle.
  • She has also appeared on Broadway.
  • Oprah Winfrey co-starred alongside her in the musical The Color Purple.

Fantasia Barrino had a traumatic childhood, having been subjected to harassment and rape at a young age. She was unable to complete her studies and gave birth to her first child at the age of sixteen. Despite this, she had never given up on life and had decided to make a career out of singing.

Her passionate music touched the hearts of millions of people. In the sphere of singing, she has become extremely well-known. She also dabbled in acting and has had some success there. She is a true role model for many ladies all around the world.

Facts  Of Fantasia Barrino

Real Name/Full Name Fantasia Monique Barrino
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Fantasia Barrino
Birth Place: High Point, North Carolina, United States
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 30 June 1984
Age/How Old: 37 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 170 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 7″
Weight: In Kilograms – 60Kg
In Pounds – 132.5lbs
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Parents Name: Father –Joseph Barrino
Mother –Diane Barrino
Siblings: N/A
School: Andrews High School
College: N/A
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Boyfriend: N/A
Husband/Spouse Name: Kendall Taylor (m. 2015)
Kids/Children Name: 2 (Zion Quari Barrino, Dallas Xavier Barrino)
Profession: R&B singer, songwriter, actress and author
Net Worth: $8 million
Last Updated: July 2021