Giuseppe Bausilio (born June 20, 1997) is a Swiss actor, dancer, and singer. Bausilio is known for his theater roles, such portrayal of "Billy" in the

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, Chicago, and National Tour productions of ''

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'', as well as his performances as "Race" and "Davey" in the Broadway production of '' Newsies the Musical''. He also starred as Alfie in fourth season of the Canadian television series '' The Next Step'', and as Michael Fiorelli in the 2020 film '' Ode to Passion''.

Career

Bausilio began his professional career performing in multiple operas and ballets at the Bern Theatre and Theater im Kafigturm in his hometown of

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. After placing third in a dance competition, Bausilio was invited to audition for the part of "Billy" in ''

''. After the audition he was cast in the Chicago production of the show along with Cesar Corrales, Tommy Batchelor and J.P. Viernes. He remained with the production through October 10, 2010, at which time he joined the National Tour production of the show. In May 2011, Bausilio was announced as the next "Billy" in the

production of ''Billy Elliot the Musical'' replacing the departing

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. Bausilio made his Broadway Debut that July, and remained with the show through November 6, 2011. Bausilio began performances as "Race" in '' Newsies'' on October 7, 2013. Giuseppe starred as Alfie in fourth season of the Canadian drama television series '' The Next Step''. He recently starred in the lead role of Michael Fiorelli in the independent musical feature film '' Ode to Passion'', which was released exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on July 10, 2020.

Stage

Filmography

Awards

* Jazz Competition Bern, CH 1st Place * Ravenna Youth America Grand Prix World Ballet Competition 2nd Place (2008) * Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 3rd Place (2009) * Concour Le Chausson (Paris Dance Competition), 1st Place (2009) * MAB, Maria Antonietta Berlusconi International Balllet Award, 1st Place (2010), Milano Teatro Manzoni * New York Final Youth American Grand Prix World Ballet Competition 3rd Place (2011) * Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 3rd Place (2011) * Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 2nd Place (2012) * Competition in "LES CHAUSSON D’OR" 2nd Place (2012) (''Paris'', FR)

References

External links

Official Website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bausilio, Giuseppe Living people Swiss expatriates in Canada Swiss male ballet dancers 1997 births 21st-century Swiss male actors People from Bern