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About
Matthew Montemaro is a dreamer. Matthew Montemaro is a 27 year old man who has seen many times in life that has called for some of the main principles that you will read about on this website.
Born into a loving family on Long Island in New York, Matthew has a father, Perry, who has been a constant support for his lofty aspirations and an everyday inspiration for what it takes to be a man, as well as a loving sister and best friend, Lauren, who is an absolute superstar on her pursuits in life. His mother, Karen, has long been his inspiration for leading a resilient life as she had passed when he was just 13 to Breast Cancer. He uses this as motivation in discovering a bigger meaning in life.
Matthew has been published for his poetry an an early age, and continues to write poetry to this day. He has also won a McDonalds national award sending him and his family to Florida for a week vacation - writing passionately about his mothers will to survive prior to her passing.
His acting pursuits began when he would lead for his grammar school plays, and now as a graduate of Marist College's Film & Television program where he minored in both Business & Theatre has since led him training at some of the best acting studios in both New York and Los Angeles at Stella Adler Studio, HB Studio, and UCB Comedy. Matthew has placed as a finalist in NBC's Actor Scene Showcase in 2016 and continues to prepare for opportunities ahead.
A native New Yorker, Matthew worked in NBC Headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza for 4 years before making a strategic move to Los Angeles with the company to see his dreams become a closer reality.
Currently, Matthew is a Manager at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment working in both scripted and un-scripted content for the networks. His business oriented mind cohesively coincides with his passion for creativity in this role. He also has worked on-air for NBC integrations, having been chosen to interview Robert DeNiro, an idol of his for the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC.
Matthew's interests include Writing, Yoga, Scuba Diving, Wildlife Conservation and involving himself in Mentorship Programs for children with Cancer.