Joanne Borgella
Voted off Thursday, February 21, 2008
Age: 25 Birthday: May 29, 1982 Hometown: Uniondale, Long Island School: Academy of Saint Joseph in Brentwood and graduated in 2000 Father: Dr. Joel Borgella(Obstetrician / Gynecologist) was a presidential candidate for the island of Haiti in 2005 Occupation singer, songwriter, actor, and a plus-size Wilhelmina model Favorite Quote: "That which doesn't kill will only make you stronger" Audition City: Philadelphia Musical Influences: Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Alanis Morrisette, and Andrea Bocelli. TV Competitions:: 2005 she became the Mo'Nique's Fat Chance winner on Oxygen Sports: Sang National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for College Basketball Championship Why American Idol: Influence others to be happy with themselves regardless of appearance Hobbies: makes jewelry and designs clothes Website:JoanneBorgella.com