Steffi DiDomenicantonio | |
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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]
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]
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.
Week | Theme | Song | Artist | Status |
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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 |
In 2022 DiDomenicantonio, alongside Anand Rajaraman, hosted the annual CAFTCAD (Canadian Alliance for Film and Television Costume Arts and Design) Awards. [6]
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]
Year | Production | Role | Theatre | Category | Ref. |
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2008-2010 | Spring Awakening | Ilse | First National Tour | [16] | |
2012 | Next to Normal | Natalie | Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre | Regional: Winnipeg | |
2013 | Cinderella (a RATical retelling) | Cinderella | Young People's Theatre | Regional: Toronto | |
2013 | Rooms: A Rock Romance | Monica P. Miller | Winnipeg Studio Theatre | Regional: Winnipeg | |
2014 | Look, No Hans! | Mitzi | Festival Theatre | Regional / 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 | |
2015 | Peter Pan | Wendy | 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 others | Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre | Pre-Toronto engagement | [20] |
2018-2020, 2021 | Royal Alexandra Theatre | Canadian production / Mirvish Productions | [21] [22] | ||
2022 | First National Tour | [12] | |||
2022 | Steele Community Centre | Concert staging: Gander | [13] | ||
2023 | Rock of Ages | Regina Kuntz | Elgin Theatre | Regional / More Entertainment Group | [23] |
2024 | Come from Away | Janice Mosher and others | Babs Asper Theatre | Pre-Toronto engagement: Ottawa | [15] |
2024–2025 | Royal Alexandra Theatre | Canadian production / Mirvish Productions | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Stage Fright | Bethany | |
2018 | Loretta's Flowers [24] [25] | Camille | Short Film |
2020 | Learning to Love Again [26] | Eloise | |
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Canadian Idol | Herself | 5th-place finalist |
2008 | Moitié Moitié | Audrey | |
2012 | Andrew Ahmed | Female Student | Episode: "School's Out" |
2012 | Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town [27] | Lila Drone | TV movie |
2012 | Charles Goes on a Date | Charlotte | TV mini series |
2013 | Nikita | Paula | Episode: S4E01 "Wanted" |
2014 | Saving Hope | Pauline Flemmer | Episode: S3E07 "The Way We Were" |
2016 | The Rick Mercer Report | Wife | Episode: S13E18 |
2016 | Private Eyes | Karaoke Singer | Episode: S1E07 "Karaoke Confidential" [28] |
2017 | Fugazi | Cleo | TV movie |
2018 | Crawford | Shellers [29] | 9 episodes |
2018 | Cutie Pugs | French Theme Song Singer | Episode: S1E01 "The Ball" |
2018 | Amélie et Compagnie [30] | India | 8 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 |
2021 | Love at Sky Gardens [33] | Shauna | TV movie |
2021 | Mistletoe and Molly [34] | Cameron | TV movie |
2021 | Christmas in Washington [35] | Vera | TV movie |
2022 | Take Note [36] | Vivian Stelgan | 5 episodes |
2022 | Transplant | Cora Maxwell | Episode: S2E09 "Between" [37] |
2022 | Summer Memories | Famous Rich Kid (voice) | Two episodes |
2022-2023 | Murdoch Mysteries | Melody Struthers | 2 episodes: S15E20 "Pendrick's Planetary Parlour", [38] S16E14 "Murdoch at the End of the World" [39] |
2023 | Luckless in Love | Kyra | TV movie |
2023 | Accused | Nadine | Episode: S1E01 "Scott's Story" |
2023 | A Bet with the Matchmaker | Nancy | TV movie |
2023-2024 | Chucky | Samantha | 3 episodes in season 3: S3E01 "Murder at 1600", S3E02 "Let the Right One In", S3E07 "There Will Be Blood" |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 – present | Check in from Away [40] | Herself | co-star, co-writer, co-producer, co-director |
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