Steffi DiDomenicantonio

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]

Steffi DiDomenicantonio
Born
Stephanie Marie Toscano DiDomenicantonio

(1989-04-28) April 28, 1989
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
OccupationActress, singer
Years active2006–present

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

Cast Recordings
  • Canadian Idol: Spotlights – Sony BMG (2006)[11]

References
  1. Ouzounian, Richard. "Idol alum Steffi D breaks out on Broadway". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. "Steffi D". CTV. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. Szekeres, Joe. "'Moving Forward': a conversation with Steffi DiDomenicantonio". OnStageBlog. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  4. Morrow, Martin. "Young and randy". CBC. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  5. "Kiwanis Music Festival". Ottawa Festivals. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  6. "Complete Cast Announced for Spring Awakening National Tour". Broadway.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  7. Gillett, Lauren. "2013 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Nominees". Theatromania. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  8. Nestruck, J Kelly. "Come From Away lands its cast for Toronto and Winnipeg". The Globe & Mail. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. "Canadian Idol: Spotlights". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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