Matteo Simoni, born in 1987, is a remarkable Belgian actor who has rapidly become one of the most in-demand young talents in the country. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated his remarkable range and depth by taking on a wide variety of roles in television, film, and theatre productions. His impressive portfolio has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Shooting Star award at the Berlinale Film Festival in 2018, which recognizes the most promising young European actors.
In Belgium, Matteo is perhaps best known for his iconic portrayal of 'Smos' in the hit comedy series Safety First, which aired from 2013 to 2015. He also received widespread acclaim for his role as 'Rocco Granata' in the biopic MARINA, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stijn Coninx. For this performance, he underwent extensive training to master the Italian language and was subsequently nominated for Best Actor at the Ensors, the prestigious Belgian film award.
Matteo has also had notable roles in several prominent Belgian films and television series, including the hit comedy Callboys, directed by visionary filmmaker Jan Eelen. This show was a massive success, attracting a record-breaking 38% of all television viewers each week. The show has been renewed for a second season, which is set to premiere in autumn 2019.
In recent years, Matteo has taken on leading roles in various projects, including the critically acclaimed Gangsta, directed by Adil el Arbi and Bilal Fallah, the same duo behind the highly acclaimed films Black and Bad Boys 3. This year, he will be working on the international television series Cold Courage, the Irish film The Racer, directed by Kieron J. Walsh and exploring the world of professional cycling, as well as Rookie, the feature film debut of Lieven van Baelen.
