Through the years, Matteo Guidicelli has worn many hats—actor, singer, athlete, soldier, and television host. Each one has shaped him in many different ways, but his newest role brings all those experiences together.
The 35-year-old star has joined Bilyonaryo News Channel, signing a contract on Oct. 13 to appear in its flagship program Agenda, where he’ll handle lifestyle, entertainment, and sports stories while pursuing what he calls a deeper purpose: telling the Filipino story.
“I started to realize that I want to tell the Filipino story,” he told members of the press during the contract signing.
“There are a lot of stories that are untold, and I think this is a good platform to reach millions, to add value, and to show not just the negative but also the positive side of our country.”
According to Bilyonaryo News Channel senior vice president Cheryl Favila, Guidicelli’s addition to Agenda is only the beginning.
“We’re very pleased that Matteo has decided to join us,” Favila said. “He’ll start by delivering lifestyle, sports, and entertainment stories once or twice a week, but eventually, we’d like him to experience what it’s like to be in news as a real journalist.”
Favila also hinted that more collaborations are in store for the actor as the network continues to expand its programming and viewership.
In just over a year on air, Bilyonaryo News Channel has already won six PMPC Star Awards and gained a wider audience beyond its initial ABC1 market.
Guidicelli, who gained experience in public affairs through shows like Unang Hirit and the docu-series Philippine Defenders, said this new direction feels like a natural extension of his desire to tell stories with heart and substance.
The 35-year-old actor also shared how his six years in the Armed Forces of the Philippines influenced his purpose.
“When I joined the army, I saw a lot of stories worth telling,” he said. “There are people doing amazing work that we don’t hear about often. I think it’s time to highlight those.”
Beyond television, Guidicelli continues to champion causes through his companies, G-Productions and G-Studios, which recently marked their anniversaries by supporting groups such as the Animal Kingdom Foundation, World Vision, and Kythe Foundation.
He and his wife, Sarah Geronimo, also recently donated a virtual classroom equipped with iPads and three years of internet access in his hometown of Bogo, Cebu. The initiative, he said, is part of his advocacy to promote digital literacy and education for children in need.
Though his contract with Bilyonaryo isn’t exclusive, Guidicelli said he’s fully committed to his new platform.
“At the end of the day—whether it’s ABS-CBN, GMA, or Bilyonaryo—we’re all telling the Filipino story,” he said. “That’s the goal.”
