Matteo Guidicelli was a vision of style and sophistication when he captivated the room with his entrance. Every eye was drawn to him as he stepped in, exuding an aura of confidence and charm.
Dressed in a striking champagne necktie, perfectly complementing his immaculate white long sleeves, and adorned in a distinguished dull gray suit, Matteo commanded attention and admiration.
The 33-year-old Matteo officially signed a contract with GMA Network yesterday and will work closely with the network’s Public Affairs. He attributes perfect timing as the key factor behind his decision to join the network.
The negotiations began last year, and after careful consideration, he ultimately gave his affirmation. A GMA executive said that they wanted someone who will be the face of Public Affairs who will cater to a specific audience and Matteo perfectly fits the bill.
The actor, triathlete, and host is set to take on new missions in the Kapuso Network with a series of projects with GMA Public Affairs.
“Life takes you to certain moments and I’m at this point of my career where all I wanted to do is to explore and help tell the story of other people through television. It’s all about the people around us now sharing with them stories of happiness and good vibes. I plan to have a good time,” Matteo told Manila Standard Entertainment during his contract-signing press conference with GMA.
GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon led the outpouring of welcome messages for Matteo.
“We are happy that you are beginning a new chapter of your career with us,” said Gozon in his message to Matteo.
“Your fans and supporters can definitely look forward to more of your projects in GMA, especially with Public Affairs. May the Lord guide your journey as a Kapuso.”
Matteo couldn’t help but be excited to be a Kapuso. He said he is grateful to GMA for the warm welcome.
“I cannot find the words to describe the feeling. I am very blessed and happy na natuloy. I’m very excited about what has to come. You guys welcomed me very nicely. It was very touching. Honestly, I’ve never felt this kind of welcome at work. I am very excited to start my journey with GMA,” Matteo shared.
An advocate for nature and country, Matteo also looks forward to living one of GMA Network’s core values.
“I’m also very excited to uplift the Filipino spirit [which is] one of GMA’s core values. I think that has been my advocacy since I joined the army five years ago. I am honored and blessed to be here. I am excited to uplift the Filipino spirit and to show the world how beautiful we are as people and how beautiful our country is,” he added.
A patriot, explorer, and nature lover. Matteo’s love for the country has led him to go through rigorous training as a scout ranger and Presidential Security Group reservist. He takes pride in the country’s natural wonders and vows to promote the beauty of the Philippines through his travels.
Now that he is joining the growing roster of Kapuso talents, Matteo cannot wait to share with his fans his new projects with GMA Public Affairs.
“[It was ] Not in my wildest dreams to be in the public affairs team because I started my career as an actor. I’m always on the entertainment side. When Ma’am Nessa and Atty. Gozon-Valdes approached me and told me that they think they have a spot for me in Public Affairs. I was like, okay, if you guys believe it, let’s go. I’m really excited to see what this journey will become, what kinds of doors will open, and the things I’m going to do with Public Affairs,” shared Matteo.
Beginning May 15, Matteo will be part of the long-running morning show Unang Hirit as one of its hosts. Matteo cannot hide his excitement to be one of the UH barkada.
Matteo will also be part of GMA Public Affairs’ upcoming action-drama primetime series Black Rider with Ruru Madrid. And with GMA Public Affairs being the home of world-class and award-winning Filipino documentaries, Matteo will be part of a documentary special about nature.