PBB: Matt

The new high school graduate often jokes that he and his siblings are the "United Nations". "Ako po half American, yung sumunod sa akin Filipino, si Mark. Tapos si Akira, Hapon naman." His mom was a former entertainer in Japan, who had her heart broken a few too many times. She finally found a husband and Matt a dad in his stepfather, Mark's father. Matt says he is lucky to have a very supportive stepfather. "Kahit minsan napapagalitan niya ako, nakikita ko sa kanya ang pagaaalala. Di po niya ako sinasaktan. Mabait po siya talaga. Understanding din." But if Matt had a choice he'd like to get to know his biological father too, who last saw him when Matt was just 8 months old. "Feeling ko din hinahanap niya ako eh. Nalulungkot ako kasi nawalan na siya ng connection sa akin. Kahit sumulat man lang. Marami akong gustong itanong sa kanya. Gusto ko siyang mashock dahil yung maliit niyang iniwan malaki na pala." And even though his stepfather treats him like his real son, Matt still longs to be with his American father. "Sabik ako na makita siya at makasama. At alam ko maiintindihan ako ng stepdad ko."

Matt likes to help augment his family's meager income. He's even willing to accept a job of a street sweeper so he can at least pay for their electricity bill. His Tito Joey even helps him find odd jobs here and there. His stepfather has a job and his mom accepts laundry from the boarders who rent a room inside their house. But he wants the family to live in comfort and have a steadier source of income. Though he wants to go to college his priority at the moment is finding work. "Kung kikita ako ng malaki, ako na ang magbibigay ng baon sa mga kapatid ko."

Matt and his friends have a ska/reggae band called "Cherokee". He's currently the vocalist and they play in bars and productions around town. Matt, together with his friends, has already composed 4 songs that they play during their gigs. The dude admits he has been in a dance group too, way back then. He confessed that he joined PBB to enhance his character and find what he wants in life. Despite his rebel looks, Matt is the most scared of encountering war freaks. He shuns conflicts. Matt's also afraid of heights.