Steffi DiDomenicantonio

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Steffi DiDomenicantonio
Born
Stephanie Marie Toscano DiDomenicantonio

(1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 35)
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2006–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]

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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 audition, 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

WeekThemeSongArtistStatus
Top 22Free Choice"I Only Have Eyes for You" Ella Fitzgerald Bottom 4
Top 18Free Choice"White Flag" Dido Advanced
Top 14Free Choice"Kiss Me" Sixpence None the Richer Advanced
Top 10Canadian Songs"Alone in the Universe" David Usher Bottom 3
Top 9 The Rolling Stones "Miss You"The Rolling StonesBottom 3
Top 8Songs from the 1980s"It's My Life" Talk Talk Safe
Top 7Songs 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

Television

In 2022 DiDomenicantonio, alongside Anand Rajaraman, hosted the annual CAFTCAD (Canadian Alliance for Film and Television Costume Arts and Design) Awards. [6]

Theatre

Following her run on Canadian Idol, DiDomenicantonio has performed on stage across Canada and the United States. She made her professional stage debut in the first national tour of Spring Awakening, as Ilse. [7]

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). [8]

Starting in 2018, DiDomenicantonio portrayed the role of Janice Moshers & others in the Canadian production of Come from Away. [9] She remained with the show until performances were suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and returned to the show until it closed permanently in December 2021. [10]

In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that forced theatres to close, DiDomenicantonio and stage manager Lisa Humber co-hosted the web series, Check in from Away, for Mirvish Productions. [11]

Didomenicantonio joined the first national tour of Come from Away in 2022, where she reprised her role of Janice and others. [12] She also reprised her role at a special concert staging of the musical in Gander. [13]

In 2023, Didomenicantonio appeared as Regina Kuntz in Rock of Ages , which played at the Elgin Theatre between February 23 and May 20, 2023. [14]

Didomenicantonio will reprise her role of Janice and others in the Canadian revival production of Come from Away. [15] The musical will play at the Babs Asper Theatre in Ottawa between August 14 and September 1, 2024, before transferring to the Royal Alexandra Theatre where it will begin performances on September 22, 2024. [15]

Credits

Theatre

YearProductionRoleTheatreCategoryRef.
2008-2010 Spring Awakening IlseFirst National Tour [16]
2012 Next to Normal Natalie Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Regional: Winnipeg
2013Cinderella (a RATical retelling)CinderellaYoung People's TheatreRegional: Toronto
2013Rooms: A Rock RomanceMonica P. MillerWinnipeg Studio TheatreRegional: Winnipeg
2014Look, No Hans!MitziFestival TheatreRegional / Drayton Entertainment [17] [18]
2014 The Rocky Horror Show Janet Weiss Sudbury Theatre Centre Regional: Sudbury [19]
2015 Cabaret Sally Bowles Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Regional: Winnipeg
2015Peter PanWendy Elgin Theatre Regional / Ross Petty Productions
2016 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Woman 2 Segal Centre for Performing Arts Regional: Montreal
2018 Come from Away Janice Mosher and othersRoyal Manitoba Theatre CentrePre-Toronto engagement [20]
2018-2020, 2021 Royal Alexandra Theatre Canadian production / Mirvish Productions [21] [22]
2022First National Tour [12]
2022Steele Community CentreConcert staging: Gander [13]
2023 Rock of Ages Regina Kuntz Elgin Theatre Regional / More Entertainment Group [23]
2024 Come from Away Janice Mosher and othersBabs Asper TheatrePre-Toronto engagement: Ottawa [15]
2024–2025 Royal Alexandra Theatre Canadian production / Mirvish Productions

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Stage Fright Bethany
2018Loretta's Flowers [24] [25] CamilleShort Film
2020Learning to Love Again [26] Eloise

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
2006 Canadian Idol Herself5th-place finalist
2008Moitié MoitiéAudrey
2012Andrew AhmedFemale StudentEpisode: "School's Out"
2012 Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town [27] Lila DroneTV movie
2012Charles Goes on a DateCharlotteTV mini series
2013 Nikita PaulaEpisode: S4E01 "Wanted"
2014 Saving Hope Pauline FlemmerEpisode: S3E07 "The Way We Were"
2016 The Rick Mercer Report WifeEpisode: S13E18
2016 Private Eyes Karaoke SingerEpisode: S1E07 "Karaoke Confidential" [28]
2017FugaziCleoTV movie
2018 Crawford Shellers [29] 9 episodes
2018Cutie PugsFrench Theme Song SingerEpisode: S1E01 "The Ball"
2018Amélie et Compagnie [30] India8 episodes
2020 Ollie's Pack Ashlor (voice)Animated series, 3 episodes
2021 Frankie Drake Mysteries Tara Tweet [31] Episodes: S4E02 "Prince in Exile", S4E03 "The Girls Can't Help it" & S4E10 "A Family Affair"
2021 Workin' Moms Carlena Conway [32] Episode: S5E08 Punch Dad
2021Love at Sky Gardens [33] ShaunaTV movie
2021Mistletoe and Molly [34] CameronTV movie
2021Christmas in Washington [35] VeraTV movie
2022 Take Note [36] Vivian Stelgan5 episodes
2022 Transplant Cora MaxwellEpisode: S2E09 "Between" [37]
2022 Summer Memories Famous Rich Kid (voice)Two episodes
2022-2023 Murdoch Mysteries Melody Struthers2 episodes: S15E20 "Pendrick's Planetary Parlour", [38] S16E14 "Murdoch at the End of the World" [39]
2023Luckless in LoveKyraTV movie
2023 Accused NadineEpisode: S1E01 "Scott's Story"
2023A Bet with the MatchmakerNancyTV movie
2023-2024 Chucky Samantha3 episodes in season 3: S3E01 "Murder at 1600", S3E02 "Let the Right One In", S3E07 "There Will Be Blood"

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 – presentCheck in from Away [40] Herselfco-star, co-writer, co-producer, co-director

Discography

Cast recordings

  • Canadian Idol: Spotlights – Sony BMG (2006) [41]

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