Giuseppe Giofrè

Giuseppe Giofrè (born January 10, 1993) is an Italian dancer, singer, model and choreographer, based in Los Angeles. He gained popularity after being a student at Amici di Maria De Filippi show, and for being on tour as a dancer for Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Jonas, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.

Giuseppe Giofrè
Born10 January 1993 (1993-01-10) (age 29)
Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy
Occupation
  • Dancer
  • model
  • coreographer
Years active2012–present

Early life

Giofrè was born and raised in Gioia Tauro, Calabria. He started studying dance as a child in his hometown and at seventeen he moved to Reggio Calabria, Italy to study hip hop/jazz-funk music.[1]

Career

In the summer of 2011 he joined the Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi, winning in the dance category. The prize was a scholarship to study at The Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. After completing his studies, in July 2012 he took part in the music video of the song "Live 4 Die 4" by R.J. feat. Pitbull, released in September 2012. Giofrè later joined the dance corps of the UK series The X Factor, with choreography by Brian Friedman.[2]

On April 1, 2013, Giofrè released his debut single, titled "Break". He later became a dancer for the NRJ Music Awards broadcast by the French television station TF1.[2]

In 2014, he moved permanently to Los Angeles, thanks to a contract with McDonald Selzinick Associates (MSA).[2]

In 2015, Giofrè joined American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's The 1989 World Tour as a backup dancer. He reprised the role for Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour.

In 2018, Giofrè was one of the dancers for Britney Spears' Britney: Domination residency.[3][4] From 2019, he was also a dancer for Jennifer Lopez on her Its My Party tour.[5]

Giofrè has worked alongside international artists such as Dua Lipa Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Paula Abdul, Wiz Khalifa, Leona Lewis, Kelsea Ballerini, Nelly, Charli XCX, Ellie Goulding, Selena Gomez, Omi, Fifth Harmony, Mary J Blige, Little Mix, Jason Derulo, Fetty Wap, Nick Jonas, Chiquis, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Erika Jayne, Carrie Underwood, Redfoo, Pitbull and Ricky Martin.[2]

Personal life

Since 2018, he has been romantically linked to fellow dancer Adam Vesperman.[6][7][8][9]

Discography

Singles
Title Year Album
"Call on Me" 2013 Call on Me
"I Got the Night"
"Break"
"One in a Billion"
"Magnetic"
"Call on Me (Remix)"

Filmography

Films
Film roles showing year released, title, role played and notes
Title Year Role Notes
Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Himself/ Dancer Documenatary film
Cinderella 2021 Dancer/ Various Feature film debut as a member of dance trope

Television
Television appearances, showing year released, title, and notes
Title Year Role Notes
Amici di Maria De Filippi 2012–2013 Himself/ Contestant Winner (season 11)
The X Factor 2013 Himself/ Dancer Talent show (season 9)
The Late Late Show with James Corden 2016 Himself/ Dancer Talk show (dancer for Nick Jonas)
Dancing with the Stars 2019 Himself/ Dancer Talent show (season 12)

Tours /live stage
  • Dua Lipa Studio 2054
  • Livvia Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins Tour Opening 2019/2020
  • NYSE Annual Christmas Tree Lighting LIVVIA 2019
  • Jennifer Lopez It's My Party Tour 2019
  • Britney Spears Domination 2019
  • Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour 2018
  • Taylor Swift BBC The Biggest Weekend 2018
  • Paula Abdul Mixtape Festival 2016
  • Taylor Swift 1989 World Tour 2015
  • Taylor Swift British Summer Hyde Park 2015
  • Taylor Swift Rock In Rio USA 2015

Music videos and commercials
  • Dua Lipa for Vogue
  • Sam Smith feat Demi Lovato I'm Ready
  • Pink- Beautiful Trauma
  • Kelly Clarkson- Love So Soft
  • Redfoo- Juicy Wiggle
  • Erika Jayne- Crazy
  • Carrie Underwood- Something In The Water
  • Chiquis Rivera- La MalQuerida
  • Taylor Swift- New Romantics
  • Taylor Swift- Look What You Made Me Do
  • Taylor Swift- ...Ready For it?
  • Taylor Swift- ME!
  • Taylor Swift- You Need To Calm Down
  • L’Oreal Karlie Kloss
  • OLD NAVY The Holiyay Dancer
  • OLD NAVY Electric Holidays
  • OLD NAVY Jingle Jammies Jam
  • OLD NAVY Rockstar

References
  1. s.r.l, Rockol com. "√ Biografia di Giuseppe Giofrè | Le migliori notizie, testi e concerti". Rockol (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  2. "Biography". G. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  3. "Giuseppe Giofrè, from Amici to Britney Spears' corps de ballet: he had already worked with Taylor Swift". www.ilmattino.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-03-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Giuseppe Giofré of Amici surprises Britney Spears on stage in New York". Blasting News (in Italian). 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2020-03-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Gagliardi, Claudia (2018-04-11). "Giuseppe Giofrè dances for Taylor Swift, the winner of Amici 2012 confirmed in the Reputation Tour (photo)". Optimagazine. Retrieved 2020-03-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Dummy, Davide (2019-12-09). "Giuseppe Giofrè e Adam Vessy escono allo scoperto: fidanzati da un anno". NEG Zone (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  7. "Giuseppe Giofrè festeggia un anno d'amore con Adam Vessy, la foto social". Spetteguless (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  8. "Giuseppe Giofrè di Amici, è dichiarazione social: "Ti amo Adam Vessy"". Gay.it (in Italian). 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
  9. "Giuseppe Giofrè conferma la storia d'amore con Adam Vessy, lo scatto social". Spetteguless (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-03-03.
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