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.
Early life
DiDomenicantonio was born in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, but grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. 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.
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. 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."
On August 22, 2006, DiDomenicantonio was eliminated in 5th place.
Performances and results WeekThemeSongArtistStatus Top 22Free Choice"I Only Have Eyes for You"Ella FitzgeraldBottom 4Top 18Free Choice"White Flag"DidoAdvancedTop 14Free Choice"Kiss Me"Sixpence None the RicherAdvancedTop 10 Canadian Songs"Alone in the Universe"David UsherBottom 3Top 9The Rolling Stones"Miss You"The Rolling StonesBottom 3Top 8Songs from the 1980s"It's My Life"Talk TalkSafeTop 7Songs of Classic Rock"Life on Mars?"David BowieBottom 2Top 6Acoustic Music"Love Fool"The CardigansBottom 3Top 5Country-Rock Hits"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"Nancy SinatraEliminated
Television
In 2022 DiDomenicantonio, alongside Anand Rajaraman, hosted the annual CAFTCAD (Canadian Alliance for Film and Television Costume Arts and Design) Awards."Costume designs and costume crafts of Nightmare Alley, Sort Of and Schmigadoon! sashay with top honours at this year’s CAFTCAD Awards" by Greg David at tv-eh.com
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.
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).
Starting in 2018, DiDomenicantonio portrayed the role of Janice Moshers & others in the Canadian production of Come from Away. 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.
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.
Didomenicantonio joined the first national tour of Come from Away in 2022, where she reprised her role of Janice and others. She also reprised her role at a special concert staging of the musical in Gander.
In 2023, Didomenicantonio appeared as Regina Kuntz in Rock of Ages, which played at the Elgin Theatre between February 23 and May 20, 2023.
Didomenicantonio will reprise her role of Janice and others in the Canadian revival production of Come from Away. 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.
Credits
Theatre Year Production Role Theatre Category 2008–2010Spring Awakening Ilse First National Tour 2012Next to NormalNatalie Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Regional: Winnipeg 2013Cinderella (a RATical retelling)Cinderella Young People's Theatre Regional: Toronto 2013Rooms: A Rock RomanceMonica P. Miller Winnipeg Studio Theatre Regional: Winnipeg 2014Look, No Hans!MitziFestival TheatreRegional / Drayton EntertainmentLook, No Hans! Review in New Hamburg IndependentLook, No Hans! Review in The Wellington Advertiser 2014 The Rocky Horror ShowJanet Weiss Sudbury Theatre CentreRegional: SudburyLambda Review of Sudbury Theatre Centre's 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Show 2015Cabaret Sally Bowles Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Regional: Winnipeg 2015Peter Pan Wendy Elgin Theatre Regional / Ross Petty Productions 2016I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Woman 2 Segal Centre for Performing Arts Regional: Montreal2018Come from AwayJanice Mosher and othersRoyal Manitoba Theatre CentrePre-Toronto engagement2018-2020, 2021Royal Alexandra TheatreCanadian production / Mirvish Productions2022First National Tour2022Steele Community CentreConcert staging: Gander 2023Rock of Ages Regina Kuntz Elgin Theatre Regional / More Entertainment Group2024 Come from Away Janice Mosher and others Babs Asper Theatre Pre-Toronto engagement: Ottawa2024–2025 Royal Alexandra TheatreCanadian production / Mirvish Productions
Film Year Title Role Notes2014Stage FrightBethany2018Loretta's FlowersLoretta's Flowers synopsis & credits at www.radiotimes.comLoretta's Flowers official page at www.brendanprost.comCamilleShort Film2025This TimeLiza Minnelli, Sally Bowles
Television Year ShowRole Notes 2006Canadian Idol Herself 5th-place finalist 2008 Moitié MoitiéAudrey 2012Lost GirlFemale StudentEpisode: "School's Out"2012Sunshine Sketches of a Little TownSunshine Sketches of a Little Town synopsis and credits at northernstars.caLila Drone TV movie2012Charles Goes on a DateCharlotteTV mini series2013NikitaPaulaEpisode: S4E01 "Wanted" 2014Saving HopePauline FlemmerEpisode: S3E07 "The Way We Were"2016 The Rick Mercer ReportWifeEpisode: S13E182016Private EyesKaraoke SingerEpisode: S1E07 "Karaoke Confidential"Private Eyes episode "Karaoke Confidential" brief synopsis & cast listing at tvmaze.com2017FugaziCleoTV movie2018CrawfordShellersCrawford character Shellers at www.cbc.ca9 episodes2018Cutie PugsFrench Theme Song SingerEpisode: S1E01 "The Ball"2018Amélie et CompagnieAmélie et Compagnie at www.radiotimes.comIndia8 episodes2020Ollie's PackAshlor (voice) Animated series, 3 episodes2020Learning to Love AgainLearning to Love Again synopsis & credits at www.radiotimes.comEloiseTV movie2021Frankie Drake MysteriesTara TweetTara Tweet - Guest cast, played by Steffi Didomenicantonio at tvmaze.comEpisodes: S4E02 "Prince in Exile", S4E03 "The Girls Can't Help it" & S4E10 "A Family Affair"2021Workin' MomsCarlena ConwayCarlena Conway - Guest cast, played by Steffi Didomenicantonio at tvmaze.comEpisode: S5E08 Punch Dad2021Love at Sky GardensLove at Sky Gardens Summary, cast & crew at radiotimes.comShaunaTV movie2021Mistletoe and MollyMistletoe & Molly Cast listing at rottentomatoes.comCameronTV movie2021Christmas in WashingtonChristmas in Washington Summary & Cast listing at radiotimes.comVeraTV movie2022Take NoteTake Note (TV series) Summary & Cast listing at filmaffinity.comVivian Stelgan5 episodes2022TransplantCora Maxwell Episode: S2E09 "Between"Transplant - Episode "Between" - Guest Cast at tvmaze.com2022Summer MemoriesFamous Rich Kid (voice) 2 episodes2022Paris ParisSandy3 episodes: S1E07 "De la Terre à la Lune", S2E08 "Mon coeur est à l'ouest", S2E10 "Mon coeur dans ta main"2022-2023Murdoch MysteriesMelody Struthers2 episodes: S15E20 "Pendrick's Planetary Parlour",Murdoch Mysteries - Episode "Pendrick's Planetary Parlour" - Guest Cast at tvmaze.com S16E14 "Murdoch at the End of the World"Murdoch Mysteries - Episode "Murdoch at the End of the World" - Guest Cast at tvmaze.com2023Luckless in LoveKyraTV movie2023AccusedNadineEpisode: S1E01 "Scott's Story"2023 A Bet with the MatchmakerNancyTV movie2023-2024ChuckySamantha3 episodes in season 3: S3E01 "Murder at 1600", S3E02 "Let the Right One In", S3E07 "There Will Be Blood"2024 The Umbrella AcademyBailey StoneEpisode: S4E03 "The Squid and the Girl"2025Star Trek: Strange New WorldsDr. GyudEpisode: S3E07 "What Is Starfleet?"
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2020 – present Check in from Away Herself co-star, co-writer, co-producer, co-director
Discography
Cast recordings Canadian Idol: Spotlights – Sony BMG (2006)
References
External links
Steffi D bio on Canadian Idol website (archived)