Johnny Ruffo Bio, Age, Career, Net Worth, Family

Australian singer, actor and TV personality, Johnny Ruffo was born on March 8th, 1988 in Balcatta, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia.

Ruffo started pursuing his passion for being a musician at the age of 12 by imitating his musical hero, Michael Jackson. He also taught himself to play the guitar and keyboard, and at the age of 14, he composed his first song.

Ruffo attended Balcatta Senior High School for his education. He worked as a concreter before competing on The X Factor and got into the industry since his father is a member of the industry. Ruffo and the electropop group Supanova also gave performances across Perth.

Johnny Ruffo nationality

Ruffo was born in Balcatta, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. He is an Australian.

Johnny Ruffo age

Ruffo was born on March 8th, 1988, hence he is currently 34 years of age.

Johnny Ruffo net worth

Ruffo has a net worth estimated to be about $5 million.

Johnny Ruffo education

Ruffo attended the Balcatta Senior High School.

Johnny Ruffo career

Ruffo sang Jay Sean’s “Do You Remember” during a successful audition for The X Factor Australia’s third season in 2011. He ultimately made it to the live performances and received guidance from Guy Sebastian.

Ruffo finished third in the competition, with fellow competitor Reece Mastin being named the winner on November 22, 2011.

Ruffo said on November 30, 2011, that he received a record deal with a big record company shortly after The X Factor ended, but was prohibited from disclosing the label’s identity at the time.

Ruffo announced on his official Twitter account in January 2012 that he was recording his debut album in New York City. On January 28, 29, and 31, he appeared in Adelaide as a supporting act for Reece Mastin’s first headline national tour.

Sony Music Australia was confirmed to be the record company Ruffo had signed with in March 2012. The following month, he was paired with professional dancer Luda Kroitor as a celebrity contender on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars.

Ruffo was named the runner-up in Cleo magazine’s 2012 Bachelor of the Year competition on April 18, 2012. He served as the opening act for the Australian leg of the New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys’ NKOTBSB Tour in May 2012.

On Top, Ruffo’s first song was released on June 15, 2012. The song received a platinum certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which represents sales of 70,000 copies, and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

On June 17, 2012, Ruffo has namednamed the Dancing with the Stars champion. His prize money from the competition was given to the Kids Off The Streets organization.

Ruffo made his acting debut as Chris Harrington in the Australian television serial series Home and Away in April 2013. His original contract was for him to show up in 16 episodes, however, this was eventually increased.

Ruffo released “She Got That O,” his fourth single, in May 2015. Independently released, it didn’t do well on the charts. Ruffo’s rendition of “White Christmas” was released as a holiday single on December 11th, 2015.

Ruffo underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor that was found after he went to the hospital complaining of migraine on August 10, 2017, it was revealed.

Ruffo revealed on Instagram that his brain cancer has resurfaced in November 2020. Johnny stated that his goal was to survive until Christmas in September 2022.

Johnny Ruffo family and siblings

Ruffo was born to Jill Ruffo and Pascoe Ruffo. He shares the same parents with his brother, Michael Ruffo.

Johnny Ruffo wife

Ruffo is not married but has a girlfriend named Tahnee Sims.

Johnny Ruffo children

Ruffo has no child at the moment.

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