Steffi DiDomenicantonio
Steffi DiDomenicantonio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephanie Marie Toscano DiDomenicantonio April 28, 1989 Longueuil, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Stephanie Marie Toscano DiDomenicantonio (born April 28, 1989), also known as Steffi D, is a Canadian singer and actress, who first rose to prominence as a fifth-place finalist on the fourth season of Canadian Idol.[1]
Early life
DiDomenicantonio was born in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, but grew up in Ottawa, Ontario.[2] She attended École secondaire publique De La Salle, but left to audition for Canadian Idol. Following her elimination, she returned to complete her final year of high school. DiDomenicantonio is a graduate of the George Brown College theatre program.[3]
Career
Canadian Idol
In early 2006, while in high school, DiDomenicantonio auditioned for the fourth season of Canadian Idol. At her Ottawa auditon, she received mixed-results: judges Sass Jordan and Zack Werner voted "no" whereas Jake Gold and Farley Flex voted "yes". During her time on the show, DiDomenicantonio became known for her unorthodox song choices and unique look that included a bow in her hair.[4] As part of the show, she had the opportunity to be mentored by various music icons, such as Martina McBride. McBride, when speaking about DiDomenicantonio, said "She’s got star quality. I see big things for her future. I’m a big fan."[5]
On August 22, 2006, DiDomenicantonio was eliminated in 5th place.
Performances and results
| Week | Theme | Song | Artist | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 22 | Free Choice | "I Only Have Eyes for You" | Ella Fitzgerald | Bottom 4 |
| Top 18 | Free Choice | "White Flag" | Dido | Advanced |
| Top 14 | Free Choice | "Kiss Me" | Sixpence None the Richer | Advanced |
| Top 10 | Canadian Songs | "Alone in the Universe" | David Usher | Bottom 3 |
| Top 9 | The Rolling Stones | "Miss You" | The Rolling Stones | Bottom 3 |
| Top 8 | Songs from the 1980s | "It's My Life" | Talk Talk | Safe |
| Top 7 | Songs of Classic Rock | "Life on Mars?" | David Bowie | Bottom 2 |
| Top 6 | Acoustic Music | "Love Fool" | The Cardigans | Bottom 3 |
| Top 5 | Country-Rock Hits | "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" | Nancy Sinatra | Eliminated |
Theatre
Following her run on Canadian Idol, DiDomenicantonio has performed on stage across Canada and the United States. She made her stage debut in the first national tour of Spring Awakening, as Ilse.[6]
In 2013, she was nominated for a Dora Award in the Outstanding Musical Theatre Performance by a Female category for her role of Cinderella in Toronto's Young People's Theatre production of Cinderella (a RATical retelling).[7]
Since 2018, DiDomenicantonio has portrayed the role of Janice Moshers & others in the Canadian production of Come from Away.[8]
In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that necessitated the temporary closure of theatre productions, DiDomenicantonio and stage manager Lisa Humber co-hosted a web series entitled Check in from Away for Mirvish Productions.[9]
Credits
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 - 2010 | Spring Awakening | Ilse | First National Tour |
| 2012 | Next to Normal | Natalie | Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre / Regional |
| 2013 | Cinderella (a RATical retelling) | Cinderella | Young People's Theatre / Toronto Regional |
| 2013 | Rooms: A Rock Romance | Monica P. Miller | Winnipeg / Regional |
| 2015 | Cabaret | Sally Bowles | Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre / Regional |
| 2015 | Peter Pan in Wonderland | Wendy | Ross Petty Productions / Regional |
| 2016 | I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change | Woman 2 | Segal Centre for Performing Arts / Regional |
| 2018–present | Come from Away | Janice Mosher & others | Mirvish Productions / Toronto |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Canadian Idol | Herself | 5th-place finalist |
| 2008 | Moitié Moitié | Audrey | |
| 2008 | Saving Hope | Pauline Flemmer | |
| 2018 | Crawford | Shellers | 9 episodes |
| 2020 | Learning to Love Again | Eloise | TV Movie |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 – present | Check in from Away[10] | Herself | co-star, co-writer, co-producer, co-director |
Discography
Cast Recordings
- Canadian Idol: Spotlights – Sony BMG (2006)[11]
References
- ^ Ouzounian, Richard. "Idol alum Steffi D breaks out on Broadway". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Steffi D". CTV. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Szekeres, Joe. "'Moving Forward': a conversation with Steffi DiDomenicantonio". OnStageBlog. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Morrow, Martin. "Young and randy". CBC. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Kiwanis Music Festival". Ottawa Festivals. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Complete Cast Announced for Spring Awakening National Tour". Broadway.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Gillett, Lauren. "2013 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Nominees". Theatromania. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Nestruck, J Kelly. "Come From Away lands its cast for Toronto and Winnipeg". The Globe & Mail. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Fricker, Karen. "After Come From Away's cast and crew left the stage, they found new roles in a pandemic". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Fricker, Karen. "After Come From Away's cast and crew left the stage, they found new roles in a pandemic". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Canadian Idol: Spotlights". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
External links
- Steffi DiDomenicantonio at IMDb
- Steffi D bio on Canadian Idol website (archived)
