Matteo is excited to play an action role in “Tupang Ligaw”, as a man looking for his missing younger brother in a no man’s land ruled by the villain, El Dibalo, played by Paolo. Writer-director Rod Santiago says he is very pleased that the lead role went to Matteo since he knows him as a good actor after Matteo played the leading man in his novel turned hit teleserye, “Agua Bendita”. “Bagay talagang action star si Matteo dahil very athletic siya,” says Direk Rod. “Kayang-kaya niyang gawin lahat ng stunts niya sa movie on his own.”

His girlfriend, Sarah Geronimo, is also doing a movie, “Breakup Playlist”, with Piolo Pascual. It’s said Sarah will have kissing scenes with Piolo in the movie. How does he feel about this? “It’s fine with me. She’s an actress and she has to do what her role requires. It’s part of her growth as an actress.”