Matthew Noska is an American model and actor, best known for his role in the television series Star. Matthew grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has loved sports since childhood. Inspired by his grandfather’s love of basketball, Matthew began playing basketball in high school.
Over the years, he honed his skills and aspired to become a professional basketball player. He studied business in college and also took performing arts courses. After graduation, he started working on construction sites. An agent from the famous agency “Wilhelmina Models” discovered him on Instagram.
He was asked to send in more photos and was invited to model for Nike. He subsequently walked for several designers and was signed to model for several other big brands. He auditioned for several months but was unsuccessful until he made his debut in the TV series Story in 2017. He later starred in the 2018 TV series Star, which became his breakthrough role.
Basic data
- Name: Matthew Noszka
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1992
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Occupation: Model and actor
- Net worth: $1 million
- Wife: Inanna Sarkis
early life
Matthew Noska was born on October 27, 1992, in a middle-class family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His ancestors came from Ireland, Poland, Sweden, and Spain. His father was a construction worker. Matthew’s grandfather, Stanley Noska, was a professional basketball player who played for the “Boston Celtics” and served in the “Pennsylvania Senate” for a period of time.
Matthew struggled with academic performance and at the age of 11, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was an especially difficult time for the entire family, especially for Matthew, who had always been a “mama’s boy”. He attended “Chartiers Valley High School” where he continued his basketball career. He was a standout on the high school team, playing alongside TJ McConnell.
While attending Point Park University, he studied business courses and also took acting classes. Although the academics were difficult, he was able to enter on an athletic scholarship.
Profession
When an agent named Luke Simone saw Matthew’s photos on Instagram, he was impressed and contacted him. Matthew had never considered a career in modeling before. In 2014, “Wilhelmina Models” asked him to send more photos and then invited him to New York City. After a face-to-face audition, he was hired. A few days later, Nike contacted him for a modeling campaign.
Matthew’s modeling career began with a big break and he worked with several companies including “Express”, “Abercrombie & Fitch”, “American Eagle”, “Joe’s Jeans” and “Ports 1961”. He walked for well-known fashion brands such as “Balmain”, “Moschino” and “Philipp Plein”. He became famous within two years and became one of the most sought-after models.
In 2017, he appeared with Rihanna in well-known magazines such as GQ, Esquire, CR Fashionbook and Harper’s Bazaar. Matthew also appeared in foreign magazines such as DA MAN, MMSCENE, L’Optimum and Reflex.
As his popularity continued to grow, he was invited to the Ellen Show in 2015 and was interviewed by ABC News Nightline. He has collaborated with fashion houses such as Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, and Tom Ford. Matthew has more than 800,000 followers on Instagram.
He eventually began to receive offers for film and television, and made his debut in the TV series The Story in 2017. In 2018, he got his major acting breakthrough in a recurring role in the musical Star.
Matthew is currently managed by Women 360, where he is the only male model. He owns 412 Motorsports, a high-end car customization and auto repair company based in Los Angeles. He also works with REVIVE Project, a company he co-founded with his friends Josh Higgins and Jack Sieber.
Personal life
Matthew Noska calls himself a “mama’s boy”. He said the biggest challenge of his career is that he has to travel a lot, which makes him have no time to spend with his mother. Writer and director Nicholas Sparks is a big fan of Matthew. In college acting class, he performed lines from Nicholas’s movie “The Breakup Letter”.
net worth
In 2020, his total assets are expected to reach $1 million.
