About d'Manti

To her many adoring fans, D’Manti means "sparkling diamond.” D’Manti translated from Italian means "many capes.”  D’Manti, the performer, personifies the terms "beauty” and "passion.”  Her work as a fervent artist includes singing, acting, songwriting, dancing, playing musical instruments and even producing.
 
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, D’Manti began to perform at a very early age. She has appeared in a variety of theatre productions, television shows and independent films such as "Soul Savior Chronicles,” "Honolulu Knights,” "Johnathan Gullible Rottingham,” "Seeking Rainbows,” "Blind Trust” and "Man's World.”
 
As a recording artist, D’Manti is inspired by such legends as Diana Ross, Madonna, Erika Badu, Barbara Streisand and Celia Cruz. With these iconic standards, D’Manti excels in performance, not only as a singer and dancer, but also as a gifted saxophone player. Through her lyrics and melodies, she expresses her love of life and her romance with all things good in the world. Constantly striving to evolve as an artist, D’Manti embraces and shares the transformation and unveiling of her many layers with her fans.
 
After many years of performing for U.S. audiences, singing in English and Spanish, D’Manti has set her sights on the world stage. Combining all of her theatrical showmanship and passion, she is now making her way up, into the pop arena. From the moment she steps on stage, the audience knows they are in for a fantastic musical voyage. Her stage show combines original upbeat songs, strong vocals, magnificent costumes and spectacular choreographed routines – all with a sexy Latin and American pop fusion flair. D’Manti illuminates a superstar connection with her audience like no other diva entertainer has in decades.
 
Her Musical Influences are:
Black Eyed Peas, Aliyah, Missy Elliot, Michael Jackson, Erika Badu, Journey, Green Day, Eagles, Rolling Stones, Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, Cher, Billie Holiday, Maroon 5, Charlie Parker, Jodice, Outkast, Notorious BIG, Diana Ross, Parliment, Roberta Flac, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Fania All Stars,  Rickey Martin, Annie Lenox, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Gypsy Kings

Film Experience:
Soul Savior Chronicles: Memphet: Hnl, HI
Honolulu Knights: Eva: Hnl, HI
Johnathan Gullible: Rottingham: Hnl, HI
Seeking Rainbows: Workout Woman 1: Hnl, HI
Blind Trust: Blind Woman: LV, NV
Man's World: Prostitute: LV, NV

Theatre:
Taxi Tales: Mandi/Joanna/Gigi: LV, NV
All in the Timing: Betty/Waitress: LV, NV

Television:
Salsa and the City: Salsa Dancer
Total Body Sculpt by Gilad: Workout girl: Hnl, HI
Kama'aina Dance Party: Co-Hostess/Dancer: Hnl, HI

Special Interest:
Professional Latin ballroom dancing, singing, alto saxophone player, 
M-16A2 service rifles, swimming, snow skiing.

Training:
Jeff Goldblum/Chris Leibe: Playhouse West: LA, CA
Wayne Ward: On Camera workshop: Hnl, HI
U.S. Marine Corp: Electronic Intel: Hnl, HI
Vic Perillo: Audition technique: LV, NV
Katherine Somers: voice lessons: LV, NV
Jimmy Haag: saxophone lessons: LV, NV

Instrumentation:
Scott Romeo - Piano., Percussion and Keys
Mandi mundo - trumpet and percussion
Chocolate - bongos, Bass and Percussion
The Loco Moco - special effects, Electric & acoustic guitars, DJ Mixer, and trumpet

Discography:
Tonight
Freeze
Superstar
Shake
Diversity
Kandy Girl
Love Thief
Dime lo que Quiero
Candela