Barbra Streisand ... movie adaptation of Funny Girl. Streisand's achievements in the music industry solidified her status as one of the bestselling recording artists of all time.

So Carla DelVillaggio, opera singer, became Carla DelVillaggio, Barbra Streisand tribute artist. That was 2006, and the faux Streisand — complete with gowns, wigs, nails and stirring voice ...