Matteo Iadonisi
Born in Philadelphia and raised in South Jersey, Matteo has deep roots planted on both sides of the Delaware River.
Matteo started making home videos when he was just 10 years old. He then went hands-on with media production at Paul VI High School and Rowan University, where he earned two bachelor's degrees.
Before joining 6abc, Matteo was the Production Director at Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM. Since then, he has been an Action News intern, associate producer, tour guide, and now Community Journalist.
Since 2019, Matteo has produced over 1,200 human-interest stories. As both a videographer and editor, he stays behind the camera in order to empower members of the community to have their own voices heard.
Matteo shares a passion for videography and storytelling with his brother, Nick Iadonisi. In 2023, Nick joined the Action News family as a fellow Community Journalist! The brothers continue to make home videos in their free time and frequently share tips and tricks of the trade.
Matteo and Nick's father was an Italian immigrant and guitarist who formed the local wedding band, Adonis, and performed for three decades alongside their mother, who was the lead singer. They lived the 'American Dream' and always fostered their children's interests so they could pursue their own.
The storytellers who never left home have reached every corner of the tri-state area and each story has touched their hearts in return!
Matteo's Stories
Holiday festival benefits Lulu Shriners, which helps transport hospital patients
19-year-old car accident survivor Jaydin Kavetski enjoyed the 'FEZtival of Trees and Lights,' which is hosted by an organization dear to his heart.
Delaware couple who shares rare skin condition finds true love
They were simply strangers born with epidermolysis bullosa. But when Armando and Sarah found each other, they found true love.
Student engineers build and race off-road vehicles at Rowan University
After they learn how to build their own vehicle, students at Rowan University's College of Engineering can test drive and compete with it.
NJ man who battled addiction hosts 'Steak Day' for those in recovery
Every year, Mark Averell returns to his addiction recovery program at America's Keswick to serve food to those following his footsteps.
NJ Nurse who helps patients overcome addiction earns DAISY Award
We're Philly Proud of a nurse who helps those struggling with addiction, and her former patient who made sure she got her flowers.
Sisters of the Redeemer regrow farming tradition in Montgomery County
Sister Ana Dura is not just a woman of faith, but a woman who farms. She helped to regrow an old tradition at Redeemer Valley Farm.
Four-time Purple Heart recipient honored at Veterans Day ceremony in Atlantic City
Marco Polo Smigliani, an Italian immigrant and Marine Corps vet, was honored in Atlantic City during a Veterans Day ceremony.
'IM ABLE Foundation' gives those with disabilities tools to succeed
The IM ABLE Foundation helped a police officer who lost his leg find adaptive ways to keep moving forward.
'Pizza to the Polls' feeds Philly on Election Day
Across the nation, Americans are coming together to bring a lot of music, and a whole lot of pizza, to the polls today.
'What' are you voting for? Philadelphia residents and visitors answer
With the spotlight on the two major candidates, we instead asked a few voters 'what' they are voting for in the 2024 presidential election.