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Portrait of a person with dark hair and a green shirt against an red background.
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“A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS, BUT A ROLLING FERRO GATHERS MANY DIFFERENT…MOSS-I”

— ME

AN INTRO…

Hello! I’m Matthew Ferro, a graduating senior at New World School of the Arts. In my later years, when I look back on my life, I want to be able to tell a good story.

Joe Dirt (2001) with David Spade! Now, that’s a good story. In it, Spade plays a janitor, who is encouraged by this radio host to tell his story on air. Joe Dirt’s journey from being orphaned to finding his parents is absurd, but honest.

At least I thought so, being glued to the giant big-back TV I had, in my Miami childhood bedroom. I was comforted by the fuzzy screen then. I felt less alone seeing Joe Dirt looking up at the stars and the moon.

Dirt’s searching for dignity, friendship, adventure and family. So am I—that’s what I’ve been doing. Since I saw that movie and since I knew I could be an actor.

“And be sweet to him tonight, dear. Be loving to him. Because he’s only a little boat looking for a harbor.”
— Linda Loman from Death of a Salesman
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Solineation-Titus by Me!

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Inishmore by McDonagh

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Okay… A Real About Me

I’m Cuban-Colombian (he/him), born and raised in Miami, FL. I can’t remember a time when acting wasn’t part of my life-long plan. After high school, I took some breaks. I went to India, Nepal, and London for some world traveling.

I briefly joined the Army because Adam Driver was a marine. The realness in his acting inspires me. My favorite actors behave in a way that helps me better understand myself.

If I could have any job as an actor, I would love to play the fumbling clown on a hit TV sitcom. Right now, I’m loving the incredibly smart, Abbott Elementary! Shows like Abbott, Scrubs, and Frasier have kept me company during very dark times. If my acting could do similar service, then I would be very grateful.