About rocco
Nicholas Rocco DeFinis is an American singer, dancer, songwriter, and activist born August 7th 1986 in Lansdale, PA to Joanne McGlinchey, and Robert J. DeFinis. He almost exclusively goes by his middle name, Rocco , as a tribute to his late grandfather "Rocky" N. DeFinis who was a major influence in his early life.
Rocco is no newbie to the stage or the spotlight. He grew up performing, from before the time he could walk. His passions grew from choreography and stepping to dancing in night clubs, incidentally drawing crowds and fans. In 2009 Rocco competed in the Mr. Gay Philadelphia competition and won the title Mr. Gay Congeniality Philadelphia. Two years later he went on to Mr. Gay Philadelphia Runner Up.
Soon after, Rocco released his very first dance single "Give'em What They Want" inspired by his time dance battling at various Night Clubs in Philly's very own "Gayborhood". The track had tremendous local buzz and helped inspire Rocco to spread his wings and take creative risks.
In 2014 Rocco made his Off Broadway debut as "Frankie" in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, later making an appearance in My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis Off Broadway.
Rocco is currently hard at work writing and recording his Freshman Album "Victory of the People", with Grammy Award Winning producer James Cravero of East Coast Recording. In spring 2018 Rocco will be releasing his first single off the album titled "READ".
Articles & press
Rocco DeFinis: Music Man
Phew! We finally made it through 2020. Looking towards a new tomorrow and a happy new year is something most of us are doing, but none so much as this week’s Portrait, Rocco DeFinis. A singer, actor, songwriter and dancer from Lansdale, DeFinis has credits acting Off Broadway in “My Big Gay Italian Wedding,” and in past years was crowned Mr. Gay Congeniality Philadelphia, and Mr. Gay Philadelphia Runner. DeFinis is starting off the new year with a bang, releasing a new single next week and hoping to teach us some life lessons and remind us what’s really important.
https://epgn.com/2021/01/06/rocco-definis-music-man/?fbclid=IwAR0E2WU-Rwfmdj1fJ-3VEMR3T7F5XCLJefYopZQU322W5fGrKp3cGouUb-o
Out performer gets honor at Geno’s
A local performer and LGBT advocate has joined the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears and former president Bill Clinton — on the “Wall of Fame” at Geno’s Steaks in South Philadelphia. - The Philadelphia Gay News
http://www.epgn.com/news/local/5585-21645496-out-performer-gets-honor-at-genos
Dearly Beloved & Departed! My Big Gay Italian Wedding and Funeral Extend Off-Broadway
The Pinnunziatos aren't going anywhere! My Big Gay Italian Wedding and its sequel, My Big Gay Italian Funeral, both playing in repertory at St. Luke’s Theatre, have extended their off-Broadway engagement. Originally slated to play through March 30, both productions will now run through June 29. - The John Gore Organization, Inc.
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/174306/dearly-beloved-departed-my-big-gay-italian-wedding-and-funeral-extend-off-broadway/
AN ELEVATED WORKOUT WITH ROCCO YOGA
For someone who struggles to so much as walk in high heels, the thought of performing a physical activity in them was a bit daunting. That was until I met Rocco DeFinis, the fabulous, free-spirited dancer and visionary behind Rocco Yoga, a combination dance and yoga workout that offers the option of wearing stilettos while you strut, pose, and sweat into shape. - PHILADELPHIA STYLE MAGAZINE
https://phillystylemag.com/rocco-yoga-high-heels-workout
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