Matthew Gouveia is a renowned and accomplished Dora-nominated actor based in Toronto, with a distinguished career spanning theatre, film, television, and voice-over. Following his graduation with honours from the Humber College Theatre Performance program in 2010, where he received both the Dean's and Board of Governor's Awards, Gouveia has been actively working in his craft.
One of the highlights of his career has been his involvement with Shakespeare Link Canada, where he traveled to Mozambique, Africa to raise HIV/AIDS awareness. He has also had the privilege of working with the esteemed playwright and Order of Canada recipient, Judith Thompson.
Gouveia has demonstrated his impressive range as a performer, having been a 3-time consecutive Toronto Monologue SLAM Champion and receiving a Dora Mavor Moore Award nomination for his portrayal of Chris Smith in The Coal Mine Theatre's 2016 production of Killer Joe.
In addition to his work in theatre, Gouveia has also honed his skills in film and television, with appearances on notable shows such as Star Trek: Short Treks (CBS/Netflix),American Gods (Amazon/Starz),Killjoys (Space),Murdoch Mysteries (CBC/UKTV),Wayne (YouTube Premium),and he will be appearing in his first feature film, CODE 8, set to release in 2019.
Gouveia has also had success in the world of short films, starring in a string of critically acclaimed shorts that have garnered official selections and awards at film festivals around the world, including screenings at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
As a voice actor, Gouveia has lent his talents to the radio, worked on the critically acclaimed animation series, PAW Patrol (Nickelodeon),co-narrated the audiobook, We Contain Multitudes, written by Governor General Award-winning author, Sarah Henstra, and is currently working on an upcoming Ubisoft video game.
In addition to his acting pursuits, Gouveia is also a skilled impersonator, showcasing his impressive impression skills on YouTube. Furthermore, he is a director and acting coach, offering one-on-one coaching sessions to actors looking to improve their craft.
