Matthew Finlason, a Jamaican-born, Canadian-raised individual, is renowned for his boisterous personality, captivating audience with his entertaining nature. Early exposure to the construction industry, courtesy of his father, allowed him to develop a profound understanding of building and property development. Like his father, he possesses an innate talent for designing homes, while his decorator mother instilled in him an eclectic flair for transforming dull spaces into vibrant environments.
Today, Matthew continues to excel in the real estate sector, designing interiors, decorating, and staging homes in Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and the Caribbean. His work has been featured in Season 2 of the HGTV television series 'The Stagers', where he transforms problem homes into showstopping properties, often within a remarkably short timeframe. Amidst the chaos and challenges, viewers can glean valuable tips and inspiration for their own home renovations.
'The Stagers', produced by Paperny Films and creatively produced by Keith Behrman, earned four Leo Awards, with Matthew taking home the coveted "Best Host" in a "Lifestyle Series" award.
Beyond his work in real estate, Matthew is a prolific designer and art director, with a diverse portfolio spanning stage, commercial, film, and television projects. He is the founder and director of The Concept Room, an artistic collective dedicated to developing and executing innovative ideas in production design, art direction, stage design, interior design, and lifestyle programming.
Matthew's impressive credits include collaborating with esteemed professionals such as Scott Smith and Gregory Middleton on the short film 'Capturing George', commemorating George F. Walker's 2009 Governor General Award; Samantha Jo Simmonds' 'Grace'; and Cam Labine's feature film 'Control ALT Delete', which premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. Additionally, he has worked on the televised LIVE Comedy Cabaret 'Talent Time' with Paul Anthony, showcasing his versatility and adaptability as a designer and art director.
