'Can feel her passion': Fantasia Barrino hailed as she belts out 'I'm Here' from 'The Color Purple' in viral clip

A video of Fantasia Barrino, delivering a fervent performance of 'I'm Here' from the movie 'The Color Purple' during a table read has gone viral
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2023
A clip of Fantasia Barrino singing 'I'm Here', from the movie 'The Color Purple', has left her fans spellbound (@FilmUpdates, X video screenshot)
A clip of Fantasia Barrino singing 'I'm Here', from the movie 'The Color Purple', has left her fans spellbound (@FilmUpdates, X video screenshot)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Renowned singer and actress, Fantasia Barrino, has yet again left her global fanbase spellbound while singing her heart out for her new movie. 

A video of the 'American Idol' alum delivering a fervent performance of 'I'm Here' from the movie 'The Color Purple' during a table read has taken the internet by storm, triggering a wave of applause.

The intensity of her performance, clearly evident even in a casual setting, has allowed her fans to experience her emotionally charged "passion."

The new cast of 'The Color Purple' recently commended Whoopi Goldberg for her Oscar-nominated performance in the original 1985 film.

Fantasia Barrino sings 'I'm Here' from 'The Color Purple'



 

Fantasia Barrino has twice portrayed Celie, the lead character in Alice Walker's novel 'The Color Purple'. She played the character on Broadway from 2007 to 2008 and now portrays Celie in the musical produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg.

The musical/drama film, which premiered on Monday, December 25, is generating significant Oscar speculation and receiving immense praise for the musical performances, including a standout performance by Fantasia.

A new clip is making rounds on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing Barrino at a table read for the production, a process where actors collectively read the script.

In the clip, Barrino is captured singing 'I'm Here', a renowned song from the movie, using just a tiny microphone attached to her clothing.

The sheer strength of her unaccompanied voice left fans amazed, with no instrumental or vocal support in the background.

Fans praise Fantasia Barrino

Admirers lauded Fantasia Barrino for her fervor towards music. 

While an X user tweeted, "Omg .. i m having goose bumps," another fan called her, "That's raw talent."

One fan praised, "Wow, her performance was incredible! She truly brought the character to life."

One fan shared heartfelt words for the icon, "I couldn’t keep it together in the movie I was smiling but tears were just rolling down my face and I couldn’t stop crying. This woman’s talent is so good that it can move you tears even when you want to smile. What’s gift." 

"1st oscar should be coming! Great remake @Oprah Theatre erupted in applause at end of movie!" mentioned another. 

"Oscar worthy! GREAT MUSICAL/MOVIE," added another.

A fan took to Facebook comments and expressed, "What a beautiful voice . You can feel her passion when she sings. Love me some Fantasia."



 



 



 



 



 



 

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