Joanne Borgella was an American singer, songwriter, actress, jewelry designer and model who passed away at the young age of 32 due to endometrial cancer that spread to her brain. She was "Miss F.A.T." in 2005 on Mo'Nique's show “Fat Chance” and a top 24 contestant on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008. Born 1982 in Long Island, New York, Borgella lived in Haiti as a young child and lat... more
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Join MemoriesSinging National Anthem at Knicks vs Spurs Game
Joanne Borgella at the NY Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 at Fashion News Live
Karen Higdon Was the host of The Plus Night Out Fashion Show during New York City Fashion Week
Karen Higdon Performed in Bugga Basements with Wyclef Jean at age 13
She passed away of a rare form of endometrial cancer that spread to her brain
She was a coach on MTV's show "Made"
Joanne Borgella was born on the 29 May 1982 in Long Island, New York
Borgella congratulating some Girl Scouts on delivering food to Haiti, where she used to live
Auditioned for "American Idol" Season 7 and reached the Top 24 before being eliminated
Karen Higdon Was signed by Wilhelmina Models 10/20 division in New York and Miami
She was on the NUVOtv's hit show "Curvy Girls"
Tribute to Joanne Borgella
Joanne Borgella - Interview - Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Spring 2009
WMDSF Magazine Interviews Plus Size Model Joanne Borgella
Joanne Borgella - "I Will Always Love You"
Interview with Joanne Borgella
Karen Higdon She was Miss F.A.T. on Mo'Nique's show "Fat Chance" season one