“What an absolute joy of a person with an immense gift”
Francesco DiFlora is a bold and passionate actor, singer, performer, and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Originally from, New York, he is a recent graduate from Long Island University and received a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Psychology. His work has been described as “inspiring”, “mesmerizing”, “striking”, ”charming” and “truly extraordinary” by reviews in New York. In addition to his incredible professionalism and work ethic, Francesco likes to bring a sense of humor, compassion, and connection to everyone he works with.
Francesco was nominated for “Best Performer in a Musical” at the BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre Awards for his role as Frank Abagnale Jr. in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. He also was nominated for “Best Actor in a Musical” at the Roger Rees Awards, alongside Andrew B. Feldman, for his role as J. Pierrepont Finch in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Francesco has had the great opportunity to work both on the stage and on camera, appearing in student and short films and receiving a Film Festival award for “Best Performance” for his role in the short film “DEAREST ANONYMOUS”, by Frank Hufnagel.
“Francesco DiFlora brings heart to a character that could easily be disliked. It’s in one of his last numbers, “Goodbye,” where DiFlora’s acting chops really come to the forefront, and he peels back the layers of a young man who always flashes a smile in order to get by to see a scared little boy who never knows when to stop. That song in particular left this theatregoer speechless”