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 1,500 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.
In 2025, Matteo and his wife, Christina, welcomed their beautiful daughter, Carmella, into the world. Becoming a dad and mom has always been their dream job. Plus, little Carmella loves the camera already!
Matteo's Stories
High school teacher-turned-coach serves up volleyball season to remember
West Philadelphia teacher Carly Dunbar stepped up to coach the girls' volleyball team and helped to score an undefeated regular season.
South Jersey family rescues diamondback terrapins from storm drains
Tiny turtles get a second chance when Evelyn Kidd and her kids search for them in the storm drains of Ventnor, New Jersey.
Tree climbing competitors scale, swing, and stick the landing in South Jersey
Tree-climbing enthusiasts geared up to reach for the sky at the 2025 NJAISA Tree Climbing Competition.
'Veterans Drone Training Program' helps new careers take flight
South Jersey filmmaker Lisa Regina is helping vets reach new heights by creating the 'Veterans Drone Training Program.'
Six sets of twins set to graduate from NJ high school with special memories
Not one, not two, but six sets of twins have made their senior class feel more like a family at Barnegat High School this year.
'The Father Center of New Jersey' helps men be the leaders their families need
Marc Warren, who overcame his own challenges, helps countless men do the same at 'The Father Center of New Jersey.'
Pa. photographer born with rare condition shines behind the lens
Morgan Smoker was born with Glutaric Aciduria, making it difficult to use her body and voice. But yet, she's mastered a skill worth a thousand words.
Pa. teens host 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' events for a good cause
What could convince a group of men to walk a mile in high heels? In this case, it's a group of high school students determined to make a difference.
4th-grade pageant star dreams of helping students with ADHD
Kailani Simpson used her own experience struggling with ADHD in the classroom to design a clothing prototype to help kids like her.
NFL linebacker hosts 'Girls Flag Football Jamboree' at alma mater
Girls laced up to learn skills about flag football with the help of coaches, athletes, and Zaire Franklin, a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts.