Matteo Guidicelli
Guidicelli in 2023
Born
Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli

(1990-03-26) March 26, 1990 (age 33)[1]
Cebu City, Philippines
Alma materUniversity of San Jose–Recoletos (BS)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
Years active2006–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (2006–2009; 2010–2019)
Viva Artists Agency (2019–present)
ABS-CBN and TV5 Network (2010–2018)
GMA Network (2009–2010; 2023–present)
Spouse
​
(m. 2020)​
Military career
Allegiance Philippines
Service/branch Philippine Army
Years of service2019–present
Rank2nd Lieutenant

Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɡwɪdɪtˈtʃeli], born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer.

Early life and career

Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of three children of Gianluca Guidicelli, an Italian, and Glenna Fernan, a Filipino.[2] His maternal grandfather is the late Cebu Provincial Prosecutor Vicente "Inting" Fernan, cousin of then Senator and Chief Justice Marcelo Fernan making him Guidicelli's great-uncle.[3]

Guidicelli initially became known through his racing career, having started at an early age of 11.[2] He has won numerous awards including being a three-time winner of the Karter of the Year award.

Guidicelli took an interest in acting after taking workshops at the New York Academy. As soon as he came back to the Philippines, he took theatre courses at Brent International School and began to participate in plays. He also attended Columbia College in Chicago for two years to pursue a B.A. in performing arts in the field of musical theater.[2]

In 2023, he earned his degree in Marketing Management in University of San Jose–Recoletos through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).[4]

Acting

Guidicelli at the KC Concepcion US Concert, November 2010

Guidicelli's acting career started when he joined the fourth season of the teenage comedy sitcom Go Kada Go in 2007, becoming a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. The next year, he played supporting roles in the action fantasy show Kung Fu Kids and in the soap opera Ligaw na Bulaklak. He used to be a regular on SOP Fully Charged along with a guest role in All My Life as part of his transfer to GMA Network. In 2010, he returned to ABS-CBN through the primetime fantasy television series Agua Bendita, where he was given a major role.

In 2011, Guidicelli became one of the hosts of the noon-time variety game show Happy Yipee Yehey!, and was cast to play Trevor Wu, one of Kim Chiu's leading men in My Binondo Girl,[5] a TV show shot in Manila and Hong Kong, and released internationally. 2011 also marked the year Guidicelli was cast in his first film, Catch Me, I'm in Love.[6]

He landed his first lead role in 2012, starring as the lovestruck Carlo in the successful indie film, My Cactus Heart.

Apart from acting, Guidicelli also pursued a career in singing. In 2011, Star Records released Guidicelli's first single "Someone Like You" as an Internet download.[7] On January 17, 2016, he launched his first self-titled album Matteo Guidicelli under the same recording company.

He played a lead role in the romantic show Dolce Amore, which debuted on February 15, 2016.

After 13 years of being with Star Magic, Guidicelli signed a contract with Viva Artists Agency.[8]

After almost 13 years, Guidicelli officially returned to GMA Network.[8]

Military

Guidicelli is a reservist in the Philippine Army as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He has undergone rigorous training with the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment and the Presidential Security Group. The AFP confirmed that he was treated the same way as any other trainee.[9]

Personal life

In November 2019, Matteo got engaged to his long time girlfriend Sarah Geronimo; they got secretly married in a Christian Wedding Ceremony at Victory Church, The Fort past six in the evening, Thursday night on February 20, 2020. Senior Pastor Paulo Punzalan officiated the ceremony.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love Vito
2012 My Cactus Heart Carlo [11]
Paglaya sa tanikala Saint Jerome Emiliani; Brother Jerry
2013 Saturday Night Chills [12]
2014 Somebody To Love Tristan Villarama
Moron 5.2: The Transformation Michael Angelo Marcos Replacement of Martin Escudero
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Dave Segment: "Flight 666"
2017 Can't Help Falling in Love Jason
The Ghost Bride Clinton Yu
2018 Single Single: Love Is Not Enough Joey
2019 Mina-Anud Paul
2020 Ranger G Himself
2023 Penduko Pedro Penduko [13]
2024 Wonderful Nightmare Philippine film adaptation of South Korean movie [14]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2007 Let's Go! Matteo Episode: "Let's Go Camping"
2007 Initial D: Fourth Stage Takumi Fujiwara Voice only, Animax Asia dub [15]
Gokada Go! Matteo
Your Song Presents: Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Mark
Kung Fu Kids Gian Marasigan Fernandez [16]
2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Michael Espiritu [17]
2009 All My Life Matt
SOP Fully Charged Himself - Performer / Host
2010–2023 ASAP Himself - Performer
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Joseph Episode: "Piano" [18]
Agua Bendita Ronnie Aguirre [19]
Wansapanataym Gorio Episode: "Inday Sa Balitaw"
Your Song Presents: Andi JM Velasco
2011 Your Song Presents: Kim Julius Javier
Mara Clara One of the 18 roses Cameo
Happy, Yipee, Yehey! Himself - Host [20]
My Binondo Girl Trevor Wu [5][20][21]
2012 Toda Max Matt Alvarado
2012–13 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Brennan Galang [22]
2013 Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp 2 Himself - Host
2013–14 Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma Morgan Villalobos [23]
2014 The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles Himself - Host
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marlon Vargas Episode: "Baller" [24]
Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Greg Navarro [25]
2015–16 Single/Single Joey [26][27]
2016 Dolce Amore Giancarlo De Luca [28]
2018 Bagani Lakam
The Crawl Himself - Host Episode:"The Crawl Italy" [29]
2020 Masked Singer Pilipinas Himself - Judge
2021 Born to Be a Star Himself - Host
2022–2023 Tropang LOL
2023 Unang Hirit
Black Rider Police Senior MSgt. Rafael "Paeng" Policarpio

Discography

Main article: Matteo Guidicelli discography

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2010 — FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Won
2011 Agua Bendita GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star of the Year Won [30]
2011 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Nominated
2011 Catch Me, I'm in Love PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Nominated
2013 I-Shine Talent Camp PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Host Nominated
2013 Saturday Night Chills CinemaOne Originals Best Actor Won [12]
2016 Dolce Amore PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Nominated
2017 Television & Movies Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Celebrity Star Inductee For Television Won

References

  1. ^ "Matteo Turns 22". ABS-CBN News. March 26, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Lo, Ricky (June 27, 2008). "Body Talk with Matteo Guidicelli". The Philippine Star. FunFare. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Addict Mobile Prepaid Congratulates Matteo Guidicelli for Winning at the 2005 Golden Wheel Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 6, 2005. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  4. ^ "Matteo Guidicelli earns marketing degree from University of San Jose-Recoletos". GMANetwork.com. December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Siazon, Rachelle (September 4, 2011). "Matteo Guidicelli Hopes his Team-up with Kim Chiu will be Successful". push.com.ph. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  6. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (August 3, 2011). "Matteo Guidicelli Admits he once felt Intimidated by Sarah Geronimo". push.com.ph. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  7. ^ "Someone Like You". Star Records. Archived from the original on December 9, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2013..
  8. ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (January 31, 2019). "Matteo Guidicelli, makakasama na ni Sarah Geronimo sa Viva". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  9. ^ Jan Milo Severo (August 21, 2019). "Duterte Promotes Matteo Guidicelli As 2nd Lieutenant". The Philippine Star. Philstar Global. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  10. ^ "Sarah and Matteo wed in a secret Protestant wedding at Victory Church, The Fort despite Divine 'intervention'". February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  11. ^ "Official website". Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  12. ^ a b Agting, Ira (November 16, 2013). "Winners: 2013 CinemaOne Originals filmfestsic". Rappler. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Villano, Alexa (October 23, 2019). "Matteo Guidicelli is the new Pedro Penduko". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  14. ^ Almo, Nherz (December 24, 2023). "Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo to star in a movie in 2024". GMAnetwork.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "Initial D: Race to the Finish with Matteo Guidicelli". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2005. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  16. ^ Vizcarra, Gian Carlo (February 1, 2008). "Seeing Action with the Kung Fu Kids". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  17. ^ "Roxanne Guinoo Returns to Drama via 'Ligaw na Bulaklak'". ABS-CBN News. May 23, 2008. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  18. ^ "Piano". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  19. ^ Acaba, Fionna (May 4, 2010). "Matteo Guidicelli on Sarah Geronimo: 'Hopefully we become good friends'". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  20. ^ a b Marasigan, Ruben (January 13, 2012). "Matteo Guidicelli Happy for Friend Xian Lim's Successful Tandem with Kim Chiu in My Binondo Girl". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  21. ^ "'My Binondo Girl' Cast Leaves for Hong Kong". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation News. August 4, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  22. ^ "Jessy, Matteo do sexy scenes for 'Paraiso'". Bandila. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 2, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  23. ^ Miralles, Nitz (July 6, 2013). "Andi at Matteo Ibinalik sa Galema". About Showbiz. Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  24. ^ "Baller". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  25. ^ "'Inday Bote' Cast Surprises Matteo on 25th Birthday". ABS-CBN News. March 26, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  26. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (September 10, 2015). "Single/Single: Someone like her, Someone like Him". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  27. ^ "Kilig in the air with Premiere of Single/Single Season 2". The Philippine Star. May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  28. ^ Lavapie, Kathleen N. (July 17, 2016). "Matteo Guidicelli Nagpaalam na sa 'Dolce Amore!'". Star Cinema. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  29. ^ ""The Crawl" Goes to Italy with Matteo & Chef Margarita". ABS-CBN News. December 12, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  30. ^ Sancon, Allan (May 14, 2011). "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards Honors Outstanding Actors and Actresses of 2010". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 21, 2014.

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