Last updated: Monday, July 17, 2006
IDOL WINNER BARRINO SCARED TO STAR IN BIOPIC
AMERICAN IDOL winner FANTASIA BARRINO had to be persuaded to star in LIFE IS NOT A FAIRY TALE, a television movie documenting her difficult life, because she didn't want to revisit her traumatic past.
Fantasia Barrino at the BET Awards 2006. Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California - 27.06.06
Barrino was named the winner on the third season of the hit talent competition and released her debut album FREE YOURSELF in 2004.
The R+B star had to relive her painful early years, including dropping out of high school, becoming a single mother at 17 and being raped.
She explains, "I didn't think it was going to be tough going back playing myself, but it was because I had to relive those moments.
"At the end, I began to cry and said, 'I went through all those things, but I know why I share my life.' I'm thankful that I was able to do it."
The star initially told director DEBBIE ALLEN she wasn't willing to film a rape scene that was particularly traumatic.
She adds, "She talked to me, and she helped me out a lot. The good part about it is her son played the part.
"He was so warm and funny, so he made it a whole lot easier for me."
"Life is Not a Fairytale" Trailer
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