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Early photos of Matteo and his family (Photography by Jan Gonzales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, August-September 2016)
On his happy place:
Having spent his formative years in Cebu, Matteo has a special place in his heart for his mother Glenna’s home province. “Cebu, to me, is home,” he says. “Everything started in Cebu, my career as a racer and athlete, even my show biz career.”

Brooks Brothers cardigan from RUSTAN’S, white button-down shirt from BERGAMO (Photography by Jan Gonzales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, August-September 2016)
On convincing his parents to let him enter show biz:
Since the Guidicellis are a very private family, both Glenna and Gianluca were understandably not too keen about their son’s decision to pursue show biz, a world that’s alien to them. After some time, Matteo was finally able to convince his parents, but on one condition: he should finish his college education first before he could even think of signing up with any of the major networks. He did as he was told, enrolling in a two-year bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts with a major in Musical Theater at Columbia College in Chicago.

Button-down shirt from BERGAMO (Photography by Jan Gonzales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, August-September 2016)
On investing in the future:
One of Matteo’s long-term goals is to save enough money to buy land both in Cebu and Metro Manila where he could build his own homes. This level-headedness and forward-thinking attitude is what makes him a great fit for the Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc (SLAMCI). “Matteo manages and invests his money wisely,” says Reina Pama, president of SLAMCI. “He understands how important it is to entrust one’s money with a company that has a good record and integrity, as well as the value of investing for the long-term. He is the perfect ambassador and spokesperson for the brand.”

Brocade blazer, black button-down shirt, slacks, and polka-dot bow tie from BERGAMO (Photography by Jan Gonzales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, August-September 2016)
On marriage:
If it were up to him, Matteo wants to get married by time he turns 30. That’s less than four years from now. Although the 26-year-old actor-singer has been dating fellow Kapamilya talent Sarah Geronimo for over two years now, he and the country’s reigning pop superstar princess have yet to make public any future plans. “But one thing is definite,” he shares. “It will be a big wedding in Cebu with family and close friends. I can’t think of any other place that’s more perfect.”

White textured blazer, white button-down shirt and slacks from BERGAMO (Photography by Jan Gonzales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, August-September 2016)
On what his mom thinks about Sarah:
Glenna finds Sarah a “very nice, respectful” girl. Like any modern parent, she says she won’t meddle in matters involving her son’s heart. Sarah being a non-Cebuana is no issue to Glenna either. “It’s okay as long as she learns how to speak our language,” she says with a chuckle.
sittings editor Shari Quimbo photography Jan Gonzales styling Roland Magalang of Bergamo grooming Sheryl Songsong
Read the full story on Matteo Guidicelli in Zee Lifestyle’s August-September 2016 issue. For back issues, subscribe via Magzter.
Catch Matteo’s 10th anniversary concert, Matteo: Made in Cebu on November 18, 2016 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino. Tickets are available at Ticketworld, Waterfront, and Trattoria da Gianni.
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