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Johnny Ruffo | |
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.jpg) Ruffo in May 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 March 1988 Balcatta, Western Australia |
| Genres | Pop, dance, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Sony |
| Website | johnnyruffo |
Johnny Ruffo (born 8 March 1988)[citation needed] is an Australian singer-songwriter and dancer. He rose to fame as a grand finalist on the third season of The X Factor (Australia) in 2011, placing third in the competition. Ruffo subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia and began working on his debut album. In 2012, he won the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars (Australia). Ruffo's debut single "On Top" was released in June 2012.
Biography
Early life
Johnny Ruffo was born in Balcatta, Western Australia, to parents Jill and Pascoe Ruffo.[1][2] Ruffo's parents separated when he was three years-old.[3] He spent most of his youth living in a small Homeswest unit with his mother.[3] At the age of 12, Ruffo began pursuing his dream in music, following in the footsteps of his idol, Michael Jackson.[3] He also taught himself how to play the guitar and piano, and wrote his first song at the age of 14.[3] Ruffo was educated at Balcatta Senior High School.[3] Before entering The X Factor, he worked as a concreter and got into the business thanks to his father who works in the trade.[1] Ruffo also performed around Perth with electro-pop band, Supanova.[1]
2011: The X Factor Australia
Ruffo successfully auditioned for the third season of The X Factor (Australia) in 2011, singing Jay Sean's "Do You Remember".[1] He eventually reached the live shows and was mentored by Guy Sebastian.[1] On 22 November 2011, it was announced that Ruffo placed third in the competition, while fellow contestant Reece Mastin was announced as the winner.[4]
Ruffo performed the following songs on The X Factor:[1][5]
| Show | Song choice | Theme | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | "Do You Remember" | Free choice | Through to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp | "With You" | Through to home visits | |
| "The Edge of Glory" | |||
| Home visits | "Burn" | Through to live shows | |
| Live show 1 | "Moves Like Jagger" | Judges' choice | Safe |
| Live show 2 | "Down" | Party anthems | Safe |
| Live show 3 | "Here Without You" | Rock | Safe |
| Live show 4 | "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" | The 90s | Bottom two |
| Live show 4 (bottom two) | "Just the Way You Are" | Free choice | Safe |
| Live show 5 | "What Goes Around... Comes Around" | Number-one hits | Safe |
| Live show 6 | "Lost Without You" | Australian hits | Bottom two |
| Live show 6 (bottom two) | "Billie Jean" | Free choice | Safe |
| Live show 7 | "Without You" | Dance | Safe |
| Live show 8 | "Sir Duke" | Legends | Safe |
| Semi-final | "So Sick" | Emotional song | Safe |
| "Tonight Tonight" | Uplifting song | ||
| Final | "Do You Remember" | Audition song | Third place |
| "Sir Duke" | Song of the series | ||
| "Shoop"/"Push It" (with Salt-n-Pepa) | Superstar duet | ||
| "You Don't Wanna Know" | Winner's single |
2011–present: Record deal and other ventures
Shortly after the completion of The X Factor, Ruffo signed a record deal with Sony Music Australia.[6][7] He also begun work on his debut single, stating: "I've been in the studio in Perth recording some singles, quite a few different tracks so we can get the right one out there for my first release. The songs are very much my style, which is pop, R&B, mainstream sort of stuff".[6] Ruffo has also recorded a duet with his X Factor mentor Guy Sebastian,[8] and has been working on his debut album in New York.[9] On 16 December 2011, he co-hosted radio show, Nova's Fresh Hits, with radio presenter Gawndy on Nova FM.[10] On 20 December 2011, Ruffo performed at the Melbourne State Library as part of the Optus Celebrity Carols initiative to raise money for World Vision.[11] In January 2012, Ruffo was a supporting act for Reece Mastin's first headlining national tour.[12]
In April 2012, Ruffo became a celebrity contesant on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars (Australia) and was partnered with professional dancer Luda Kroitor.[7][13] That same month, he was a supporting act for One Direction's Australian leg of their Up All Night Tour.[14] On 18 April 2012, Ruffo was announced as runner-up of Cleo magazine's 2012 Bachelor of the Year.[15] In May 2012, he was a supporting act for New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys' Australian leg of their NKOTBSB Tour.[16] Ruffo's debut single "On Top" was released on 15 June 2012 to coincide with the Dancing with the Stars grand final.[17][18] In a statement posted to his official website, Ruffo said:
I think ON TOP is a great representation of the direction I'm going in with my music. It's got that kinda soulful dance sound that's big in pop right now, but it's also pushing the boundaries and taking a few risks, both musically and lyrically, so that's what I think makes it stand out even more. I really want my music to show off an edge and a specific identity, and I think we've really achieved that with ON TOP.[19]
Ruffo was announced the winner of Dancing with the Stars (Australia) on 17 June 2012.[20] His winnings were donated to Father Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets charity, which Ruffo supported during his time on the show.[20]
Influences
Ruffo cites Michael Jackson, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé Knowles and Lady Gaga as his musical influences because they have led him to combine his love for singing and dancing.[1][21]
Tours
Supporting act
- Reece Mastin's Australian Tour (2012)
- Up All Night Tour (2012)
- NKOTBSB Tour (2012)
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [22] | |||
| "On Top"[18] | 2012 | — | Debut album |
Music videos
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "On Top"[23] | 2012 |
Television appearances
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | The X Factor (Australia) | Himself | Contestant |
| 2012 | Better Homes and Gardens (Australia) | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | The Price Is Right (Australia) | Himself | Celebrity contestant |
| 2012 | Dancing with the Stars (Australia) | Himself | Celebrity contestant; winner |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "The X-Factor Australia Performers – Johnny Ruffo". The X Factor (Australia). Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 17 September 2011.
- ^ McRae, Ross (21 November 2011). "Ruffo 'charms the pants off'". The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012.
- ^ a b c d e McRae, Ross (21 November 2011). "Ruffo poised for big moment". The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012.
- ^ Byrnes, Holly (22 November 2011). "Reece Mastin wins Channel Seven's The X Factor from Andrew Wishart and Johnny Ruffo". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ Songs performed by Johnny Ruffo on The X Factor:
- Live show 1: "Tonight's Songs Revealed!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 19 September 2011.
- Live show 2: "Party Anthem Songs Revealed!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
- Live show 3: "Are you ready to rock?". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011.
- Live show 4: "Tonight's 90s songs revealed". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 10 October 2011.
- Live show 4 (bottom two): "Audio Vixen leave the show". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011.
- Live show 5: "Number 1s: Tonight's songs revealed!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 17 October 2011.
- Live show 6: "Aussie Songs revealed!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011.
- Live show 6 (bottom two): "Mitchell Leaves the Show". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 26 October 2011.
- Live show 7: "Ultimate Dance Party!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 31 October 2011.
- Live show 8: "Legends songs revealed!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011.
- Semi-final: "Semi-Final Songs Revealed". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 14 November 2011.
- Final: "The Final: Tonight's Songs Revealed!". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Archived from the original on 21 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Johnny Ruffo signs a deal with major record label". PerthNow. News Limited. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Johnny Ruffo | Dancing with the stars | People". Throng.com.au. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Johnny Ruffo To Release Duet With Guy Sebastian". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ Eliezer, Christie (11 January 2012). "Industrial Strength: January 11". The Music Network. Peer Group Media. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Johnny Ruffo joins Gawndy for Nova's Fresh Hits". Nova FM. DMG Radio Australia. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Ricki-Lee, Johnny Ruffo And Shannon Noll To Busk For Charity!". The Hot Hits Live from LA. MCM Entertainment. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "X Factor winner Reece Mastin puts runner-up Johnny Ruffo on concert tour". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "Johnny Ruffo to show X Factor on Dancing With The Stars alongside Brendan Fevola". PerthNow. News Limited. 10 March 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "Justice Crew And Johnny Ruffo To Support One Direction On Their Australian Tour". The Hot Hits Live from LA. MCM Entertainment. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ "Hayden Quinn named CLEO bachelor". The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ "Johnny Ruffo To Support New Kids On The Block And Backstreet Boys Tour!". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ Stoelwinder, Jessie (11 June 2012). "Fevola gets the boot". The West Australian. Seven West Media Limited. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ a b "iTunes – Music – On Top – Single by Johnny Ruffo". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Debut Single Set For Release Friday June 15th". Johnnyruffo.com. 13 June 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012.
- ^ a b Jackie, Epstein; Frost, Carleen (17 June 2012). "Johnny Ruffo wins 2012 Dancing With The Stars as Kerri-Anne Kennerly with breast cancer cries at Brendan Fevola's gift". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Johnny Ruffo: Singers @ EntertainOz". Entertainoz.com.au. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012.
- ^ "Discography Johnny Ruffo". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Johnny Ruffo – On Top (YouTube). 14 June 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.