is a first generation Filipino American performer, writer and educator based out of Seattle. He is a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City and University of Washington’s B.A. Drama program. He premiered Mr. D.C. (his first solo show) in NYC in late June through Pan Asian Repertory and had a short Seattle run of his second solo show called Tita Ester (which was also presented in Portland). Favorite roles include playing Thomas Jefferson in Journey West! (Copious Love Productions), The Lion in The Wiz (Tacoma Musical Playhouse), being a Top 7 finalist in Season 14 of Stonewall Sensation (The Stonewall Inn), Ollie in Squatch! The Musical (Centerstage Theatre) and Henry in Great Wall (Village Theatre). He won two BroadwayWorld Seattle 2016 awards for “Person to Watch,” and “Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Local),” for his role in The Wiz. Outside of performing, Matt is also a drama teacher at a private school in North Seattle along with teaching at Three Dragons Academy and occasionally at Youth Theatre Northwest.