Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor, 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 woman to have her first single debut at number one on the
Billboard Hot 100, following Lauryn Hill, when her debut single "I Believe", launched atop the chart. Her accolades include two Billboard Music Awards and a Grammy Award, along with nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2024,
Time named her one of the 100 most influential people.