Diane Barrino-Barber from "Fantasia for Real" stars on the VH1 reality docu-drama.
Diane Barrino-Barber is a bible teacher and minister of the gospel. The daughter of a pastor, Barrino-Barber accepted her own calling and was ordained in 1997 by Pastor Kevin Shouse of Greater Mount Calvary Church. She currently serves as Co-Pastor of Mercy Outreach Church of Deliverance in North Carolina under the leadership of her mother, Pastor Addie Collins.
Evangelist Barrino-Barber is also a gifted vocalist and songwriter. She, her first husband, and children toured as "The Barrino Family" and recorded several CD's. It was this early exposure to singing and performing that her daughter, American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, largely credits for her success.
Evangelist Diane Barrino-Barber is married to Mr. James Barber. In addition to her daughter Fantasia, she is mother to Kassim "Ricco", Joseph "Teeny" and Xavier Barrino. She and her family now reside in Charlotte.
Diane Barrino-Barber is a bible teacher and minister of the gospel. The daughter of a pastor, Barrino-Barber accepted her own calling and was ordained in 1997 by Pastor Kevin Shouse of Greater Mount Calvary Church. She currently serves as Co-Pastor of Mercy Outreach Church of Deliverance in North Carolina under the leadership of her mother, Pastor Addie Collins.
Evangelist Barrino-Barber is also a gifted vocalist and songwriter. She, her first husband, and children toured as "The Barrino Family" and recorded several CD's. It was this early exposure to singing and performing that her daughter, American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, largely credits for her success.
Evangelist Diane Barrino-Barber is married to Mr. James Barber. In addition to her daughter Fantasia, she is mother to Kassim "Ricco", Joseph "Teeny" and Xavier Barrino. She and her family now reside in Charlotte.