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Fantasia Barrino Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Husband, Career, and Net Worth 

Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia is an American R&B singer and former television actress. At the age of 19, she was the second youngest American Idol, winner.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Fantasia of Childhood Monique Barrino, professionally known as Fantasia, was born on June 30, 1984. She grew up in High Point, North Carolina, where she learned to sing.

She finished her education at Andrews High School but dropped out for personal reasons. Her family had a band called The Barrino Brothers. Therefore, she had always been interested in singing.

Fantasia Barrino’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Fantasia Barrino, born on June 30, 1984, is 38 years old as of today, July 26, 2022. Her height is 1.7 meters, and her weight is 60 kg.

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Fantasia Barrino’s Profession & Career

She began her career on American Idol, where the judges praised her voice, and she won the competition with the most votes. She took part in the American Idol winners’ US tour.

Following that, she released her debut single, “I Believe,” which was the top song on Billboard’s top 100 lists. She released her debut studio album, “Free Yourself,” which sold over 2 million copies.

She appeared on “American Dreams,” “The Simpsons,” and “All of Us.” Following that, she created a television film about her life called “The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale,” in which she acted and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Back To Me, her third album received widespread acclaim. Following this, she went on her first solo concert tour and starred in the reality show Fantasia For Real. In “Bittersweet,” she gave her first R&B performance.

She was awarded the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. She returned to television acting. “Lose to Win” and “True Colors” were her singles. She also appeared on Broadway.

Last year, she released “No Time For It.” Since last year, she has been wholly focused on her tour in New York. She published “The Definition Of…”, which peaked at number six on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

She has been focusing on her musical career and has released a number of CDs, which she is expected to continue.

Achievements and Awards

She won American Idol in 2004 and has since released several albums and received numerous honors. Fantasia is the recipient of a Grammy, three Billboard Music Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and two ASCAP Awards. She has received all of these honors in such a short period. She is regarded as one of the best R&B singers, with numerous accomplishments to her credit.

Fantasia Barrino’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship

She fell pregnant at 16 with her ex-child boyfriend and gave birth to her daughter Zion. Fantasia dated and married Antwuan Cook, but they split after a year. She had relationships with NFL player Michael Clayton and rapper Young Dro. Dallas, her son, was born shortly after she announced her second pregnancy.

Fantasia Barrino’s Salary and Net Worth

Fantasia Barrino’s net worth is projected to be more than $10 million as of July 2022. Her entire net worth stems from the music industry, which she has been involved in since winning American Idol. Her award winnings and a court battle with her father have left her with a net worth of $10 million.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameFantasia Barrino
Real NameFantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor
GenderFemale
Age38 years old
Birth Date30 June 1984
Birth PlaceHigh Point, North Carolina, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height1.7 m
Weight60 kg
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusMarried
HusbandKendall Taylor (m. 2015)
ChildrenYes (Dallas Xavier Barrino, Zion Quari Barrino)
DatingN/A
ProfessionAmerican R&B singer, songwriter, actress, and author
Net Worth$10 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A