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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Fernan and the surname or paternal family name is Guidicelli.
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Matteo Guidicelli
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Guidicelli in 2023
Born
Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli

(1990-03-26) March 26, 1990 (age 35)
Cebu City, Philippines
Alma mater University of San Jose–Recoletos (BS)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • Military Officer
Years active 2006–present
Agent
  • Star Magic (2006–2009; 2010–2019)
  • Viva Artists Agency (2019–present)
  • GMA Public Affairs (2023–present)
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2020)​
Military career
Allegiance  Philippines
Service/branch Flag of the Philippine Army.svg Philippine Army
Army Reserve Command
Years of service 2019–present
Unit 1st Scout Ranger Regiment

Gianmatteo "Matteo" Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (born March 26, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, and military officer. He is also known for being a former kart racer.

Early Life and Education

Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City, Philippines. His father, Gianluca Guidicelli, is Italian, and his mother, Glenna Fernan, is Filipino. His great-uncle was Marcelo Fernan, who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

Guidicelli first became famous in the world of racing. He started racing karts when he was only 11 years old. He was very successful and won the "Karter of the Year" award three times.

Later, he became interested in acting. He took acting workshops in New York. When he returned to the Philippines, he studied theater at Brent International School. He also studied musical theater at Columbia College Chicago for two years. In 2023, he earned a degree in Marketing Management from the University of San Jose–Recoletos.

Career Journey

From Racing to the Big Screen

Matteo Guidicelli at the KC Concepcion US Concert, November 2010
Guidicelli at a concert in the U.S. in November 2010

Guidicelli's acting career began in 2007. He joined the cast of the teen comedy show Go Kada Go. He then had roles in other TV shows like Kung Fu Kids and Ligaw na Bulaklak.

In 2010, he returned to the TV network ABS-CBN and got a major role in the popular series Agua Bendita. The next year, he co-hosted the game show Happy Yipee Yehey!. He also starred alongside Kim Chiu in the TV show My Binondo Girl. In 2011, he also appeared in his first movie, Catch Me, I'm in Love.

He got his first leading role in a movie in 2012, playing the character Carlo in the film My Cactus Heart.

Music and More

Besides acting, Guidicelli is also a singer. In 2011, his first song, "Someone Like You," was released online. He later released his first album, titled Matteo Guidicelli, in 2016.

In 2016, he played a main character in the romantic TV show Dolce Amore. After many years with the talent agency Star Magic, he signed with Viva Artists Agency in 2019. He later returned to the GMA Network in 2023 to join the morning show Unang Hirit.

Military Service

Guidicelli is also a reservist in the Philippine Army. This means he is a trained soldier who can be called to serve when needed. He holds the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He completed difficult training with the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment and the Presidential Security Group. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated that he was trained just like any other soldier.

Personal Life

In November 2019, Guidicelli announced his engagement to the famous singer Sarah Geronimo, his long-time girlfriend. They were married in a private ceremony on February 20, 2020.

Selected Film and TV Shows

Guidicelli has appeared in many movies and television shows. Here are some of his well-known projects.

Notable Films

  • Catch Me, I'm in Love (2011)
  • My Cactus Heart (2012)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014)
  • Can't Help Falling in Love (2017)
  • The Ghost Bride (2017)
  • Penduko (2023)

Notable Television Roles

  • Agua Bendita (2010)
  • My Binondo Girl (2011)
  • Dolce Amore (2016)
  • Bagani (2018)
  • Unang Hirit (2023–present)
  • Black Rider (2023–2024)

Discography

  • Matteo Guidicelli (2015)
  • Hey (2017)

Awards

Throughout his career, Guidicelli has received several awards for his work in entertainment.

  • In 2010, he won the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the FAMAS Awards.
  • In 2011, he was named Most Promising Male Star of the Year at the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for his role in Agua Bendita.
  • In 2013, he won Best Actor at the CinemaOne Originals awards for the film Saturday Night Chills.
  • In 2017, he was given a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
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