Giuseppe Giofrè

Giuseppe Giofrè (born 10 January 1993) is an Italian dancer, 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
Giofrè performing at the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018
Born10 January 1993 (1993-01-10) (age 30)
Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • model
  • choreographer
Years active2012–present

Career

Giofrè was born and raised in Gioia Tauro, Calabria. He started studying dance as a child in his hometown with ballet teacher Noemi Verduci,[1] and at seventeen he moved to Reggio Calabria, Italy to study hip hop/jazz-funk music.[2]

In 2011 he joined the Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi supported by choreographer and director Luciano Mattia Cannito, reaching the final phase of the programme in May 2012.[3] Giofrè won the dance category of the show,[4][5] obtaining a 6-month scholarship with the Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, California.[6]

After completing his studies in the United States, in July 2012 he took part in the music video of the song "Live 4 Die 4" by R.J. and Pitbull, released in September 2012.[6] Later Giofrè was selected for the UK series The X Factor, working with the dance company choreographed by Brian Friedman,[7] and a dancer of the NRJ Music Awards broadcast in the France.[8] On April 1, 2013, Giofrè released his debut single, titled "Break",[9][10] followed by his debut album Call on Me, released on 15 October 2013.[11]

Giofré at the The 1989 World Tour with Taylor Swift

In 2014, Giofrè moved to Los Angeles, thanks to a contract with McDonald Selzinick Associates (MSA),[12] starting work as a dancer, appearing in music videos "Crazy" by Erika Jayne and "Something in the Water" by Carrie Underwood, choreographed by Travis Wall and winner of the CMT Music Award for Video of the Year.[13] The following year he appeared on "Juicy Wiggle" by Redfoo and "La Malquerida" performed by Chiquis Rivera and directed by Jessy Terrero.[14] From 2015, Giofrè joined American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's projects, being initially selected as a backup dancer for The 1989 World Tour.[15][16] He also appeared on Swift's music video for "New Romantics", directed by Jonas Åkerlund.

In 2016 Giofrè danced behind Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande live performance of "Side to Side" at the MTV Video Music Awards,[17] and behind Nick Jonas' performance during an episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden.[13] In 2016 he also came back to Italy regularly until 2018 as an assistant and member of Amici di Maria De Filippi's dance troupe, working with Italian professional dancer and choreographer as Alessandra Celentano, Veronica Peparini and Elena D'Amario and Giuliano Peparini.

In 2017 he was featured in projects with different artists, appearing among the dancers for Camila Cabello's performance at the Billboard Music Awards,[18] in the music videos "Beautiful Trauma" by Pink, directed by Nick Florez and R. J. Durell,[18] and in the video "Love So Soft" by Kelly Clarkson under the direction of Dave Meyer.[13] The same year he worked with Swift again, being cast for "Look What You Made Me Do" and "...Ready for It?" music videos, both directed by Joseph Kahn and choreographed by Tyce Diorio.[18] In 2018 he embraced Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour as a dance member.[19]

In early 2019 Giofrè was supposed to dance at the Britney Spears Domination Residency Show in Las Vegas, later cancelled by the artist herself.[20][21] He was cast in Swift's music video "Me!" and "You Need to Calm Down", working behind Swift and Dave Meyers directiond and Tyce Diorio choreography.[22] Between June and August 2019, he took part at the It's My Party Tour by Jennifer Lopez and he was cast as a dance troupe of Dancing with the Stars in September 2019.[23]

In 2020 Giofrè returned to Italy to work as a professional dancer on Amici di Maria De Filippi. He also performed with Jonas Brothers on their Happiness Begins Tour and dance on Sam Smith and Demi Lovato's music video for "I'm Ready".[24] In 2020 Giofrè danced for Dua Lipa's Studio 2054 concert,[25] while in 2021 he acted in Amazon Prime Video film's Cinderella.[26] In 2023 he was cast as judge for the final stage of the 22nd season of Amici di Maria De Filippi.[27]

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.[28]

Personal life

Between 2018 and 2022, he was romantically linked to fellow dancer Adam Vesperman.[29][30][31][32]

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
The 1989 World Tour Live 2016 Himself/ Dancer Documenatary film
Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour 2018 Himself/ Dancer Documenatary film
Cinderella 2021 Dancer/ Various Feature film debut as a member of dance trope
L'estate più calda 2023 Michele Acting debut

Television
Television appearances, showing year released, title, and notes
Title Year Role Notes
Amici di Maria De Filippi 2011–2012 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)
Amici di Maria De Filippi 2015–2020 Himself/ Professional dancer Season 15–17, 20
Dancing with the Stars 2019 Himself/ Dancer Talent show (season 19–now)
Amici di Maria De Filippi 2023 Himself / judge Season 23 (final stage)

Tours, live stage and festival

Music videos
Title Year Director Choreographer Note
"Crazy" (Erika Jayne) 2014
"Something in the Water" (Carrie Underwood) 2014 Raj Kapoor Travis Wall [13]
"Juicy Wiggle" (Redfoo) 2015 Antony Ginandjar and Ashley Evans Antony Ginandjar and Ashley Evans
"La Malquerida" (Chiquis Rivera) 2015 Jessy Terrero
"New Romantics" (Taylor Swift) 2016 Jonas Åkerlund
"Beautiful Trauma" (Pink) 2017 Nick Florez and R. J. Durell R. J. Durell
"Love So Soft" (Kelly Clarkson) 2017 Dave Meyer Marissa Heart
"Look What You Made Me Do" (Taylor Swift) 2017 Joseph Kahn Tyce Diorio
"...Ready for It?" (Taylor Swift) 2017 Joseph Kahn Tyce Diorio
"Me!" (Taylor Swift) 2019 Taylor Swift and Dave Meyers Tyce Diorio
"You Need to Calm Down" (Taylor Swift) 2019 Taylor Swift and Drew Kirsch Tyce Diorio
"I'm Ready" (Sam Smith ad Demi Lovato) 2020 Jora Frantzis Sean Bankhead

Commercials
  • Dua Lipa for Vogue
  • L’Oreal Karlie Kloss
  • OLD NAVY The Holiyay Dancer
  • OLD NAVY Electric Holidays
  • OLD NAVY Jingle Jammies Jam
  • OLD NAVY Rockstar

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