Matteo Guidicelli
A Filipino multi-hyphenate who shifted gears from champion kart racer to a leading man in film, television, and music.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Filipino actor, model and singer·Birthday: March 26·Millennials
Biography
Matteo Guidicelli's career reads like a script for an action-romance star. He first captured public attention not on screen, but on the track, as a dominant national kart racing champion with dreams of Formula One. That competitive drive seamlessly translated to entertainment when he was discovered as a model. He quickly became a familiar face in Philippine television and film, often playing charming, athletic roles that mirrored his own life. Beyond acting, he pursued a parallel path in music, releasing pop albums, and in service, earning a commission as a Reserve Officer in the Philippine Army. His marriage to superstar singer-actress Sarah Geronimus placed him firmly in the spotlight, but Guidicelli has consistently built his own identity as a disciplined, versatile performer and businessman who approaches every venture with a racer's focus.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Matteo was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Matteo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Matteo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a dominant national champion in kart racing during his youth, winning multiple titles.
- Successfully transitioned from sports to a leading career in Philippine television dramas and films.
- Served as a commissioned Reserve Officer in the Philippine Army.
- Released several studio albums as a recording artist, establishing a music career alongside acting.
Did You Know?
He holds dual citizenship in the Philippines and Italy.
Guidicelli was scouted for show business while watching a friend's commercial shoot at a mall.
He is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and often participates in long-distance riding events.
“I always give my best in everything I do, whether it's racing or acting.”
