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JOHNNY FORTUNO: Video Highlight
Johnny Fortuno, a Wahiawa, Hawaii native, is an award-winning Elvis tribute artist channeling the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Inspired and encouraged by legendary Elvis tribute artist Tony Roi, Fortuno launched his performing career after being discovered by the one and only Don Ho. Fortuno then went on to headline John Stuart’s Legends in Concert, leading him to headline American Superstars at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas.
Johnny returned to his home state in 2011 to open and headline Hawaii’s Rock-A-Hula show for 14 years straight, six nights a week, before taking a two-year hiatus from paying tribute to Elvis. Fortuno returned in 2025 recharged and triumphantly won the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest qualifier at the Elvis Vegas Fest, earning a spot in the Memphis semifinals. He had previously won the Las Vegas qualifier in 2011 for the first time.
Johnny has performed all over the USA—from Waikiki to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and in between—as well as in Norway and Asia. Known for his commanding stage presence and versatile voice, Fortuno has worked with legends like Don Ho and the Stamps Quartet, captivating audiences with his modern take on Elvis classics.