Matteo Guidicelli
Filipino actor, model and singer (born 1990)
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Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɡwɪdɪˈtʃeli], born March 26, 1990) is a Filipino actor, businessman, military officer, model, singer and former kart racer.
- Actor
- businessman
- model
- singer
- military officer
Matteo Guidicelli | |
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Guidicelli in 2023 | |
| Born | Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli March 26, 1990[1] Cebu City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of San Jose–Recoletos (BS) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch | 
Philippine ArmyArmy Reserve Command |
| Service years | 2019–present |
| Unit | 1st Scout Ranger Regiment |
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.[3] 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.[4]
Guidicelli initially became known through his racing career, having started at an early age of 11.[3] 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 of Art. 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.[3]
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).[5]
Business career
In 1990, Gianni and Franca Guidicelli migrated to Cebu City when Matteo was born. In 2016, Matteo and his siblings, Giorgia and Gianpaolo, founded Trattoria da Gianni, at The Crossroads Mall in Cebu City. In 2018 and 2022, respectively, Guidicelli opened Class A Da Gianni Cucina Italiana in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa, and Il Fornaio da Gianni at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. In November 2024, duct exhaust combustion cause damage to Da Gianni Cucina Italiana, but has since been repaired.[6]
Entertainment career
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,[7] 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.[8]
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.[9] 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.[10]
After almost 13 years, Guidicelli returned to GMA Network to join the longest-running morning show Unang Hirit.[10]
Military
Guidicelli is a reservist in the Philippine Army as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).[11] He has undergone rigorous training with the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment[12] and the Presidential Security Group.[13] The AFP confirmed that he was treated the same way as any other trainee despite his celebrity status.[14]
Personal life
In November 2019, Matteo got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, singer Sarah Geronimo; they secretly got married in a protestant wedding ceremony at Victory Church in Taguig on February 20, 2020.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2011 | Catch Me, I'm in Love | Vito | ||
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | Carlo | [16] | |
| Paglaya sa tanikala | Saint Jerome Emiliani; Brother Jerry | |||
| 2013 | Saturday Night Chills | [17] | ||
| 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" | ||
| 2016 | Tupang Ligaw | Abel | ||
| 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 | [18] | |
| 2024 | Wonderful Nightmare | Philippine film adaptation of South Korean movie | [19] | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2007 | Let's Go! | Matteo | Episode: "Let's Go Camping" | |
| Initial D: Fourth Stage | Takumi Fujiwara | Voice only, Animax Asia dub | [20] | |
| Gokada Go! | Matteo | |||
| Your Song Presents: Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Mark | |||
| Kung Fu Kids | Gian Marasigan Fernandez | [21] | ||
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Michael Espiritu | [22] | |
| 2009 | All My Life | Matt | ||
| SOP Fully Charged | Himself - Performer / Host | |||
| 2010–2023 | ASAP | Himself - Performer | ||
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joseph | Episode: "Piano" | [23] |
| Agua Bendita | Ronnie Aguirre | [24] | ||
| 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 | [25] | ||
| My Binondo Girl | Trevor Wu | [7][25][26] | ||
| 2012 | Toda Max | Matt Alvarado | ||
| 2012–13 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso | Brennan Galang | [27] | |
| 2013 | Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp 2 | Himself - Host | ||
| 2013–14 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Morgan Villalobos | [28] | |
| 2014 | The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles | Himself - Host | ||
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marlon Vargas | Episode: "Baller" | [29] |
| Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Greg Navarro | [30] | ||
| 2015–16 | Single/Single | Joey | [31][32] | |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Giancarlo De Luca | [33] | |
| 2018 | Bagani | Lakam | ||
| The Crawl | Himself - Host | Episode:"The Crawl Italy" | [34] | |
| 2020 | Masked Singer Pilipinas | Himself - Judge | ||
| 2021 | Born to Be a Star | Himself - Host | ||
| 2022–2023 | Tropang LOL | |||
| 2023-present | Unang Hirit | |||
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Police Senior MSgt. Rafael "Paeng" Policarpio | ||
| 2025–present | Agenda | Segment anchor |
Discography
- Matteo Guidicelli (2015)
- Hey (2017)
Awards and nominations
Entertainment Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
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| 2010 | N/a | FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Agua Bendita | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star of the Year | Won | [35] |
| 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 | [17] |
| 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 | |
Sports
Kart racing
- 2002 Philippine Cadet 85 Class - champion
- 2003 Asian Championship, ICA Jr. - 1st runner-up
- 2004 Philippine Open Class - champion
- 2004 Philippine Rotax Max Jr. - champion
- 2005 ICA Superkart Series Championships - 1st runner-up
- 2005 Philippine 125 Open - champion
Sports awards
- Men Rookie of the Year nominee in SBR Awards 2012
- Philippine MotorSport Icon Award 2023[38]
