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]
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.
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]
