Ignacyo Mateusz Matynia was born in Busko Zdroj, Poland, and his family relocated to the United States in the 1990s, settling in Brooklyn, New York, where he was raised.
Ignacyo's initial intention was to pursue a medical career, and he attended SUNY Albany, where he discovered his passion for acting.
With only a few credits shy of his Bachelor's Degree, Ignacyo left college and began investing his time in his craft, working part-time as a DJ/MC/Dancer at Trio Productions.
During this period, he attended workshops and classes across Manhattan, eventually being discovered by Lee Strasberg's Sedly Bloomfield in 2014.
Sedly mentored Ignacyo, providing him with the tools necessary to bring characters to life, and Ignacyo went on to perform in over 40 short films, further developing his craft.
Ignacyo began his professional career with a speaking role on ABC's Forever in 2015, followed by guest starring roles on Scorned: Love Kills, Dietland, and Marvel's Luke Cage, alongside Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali.
He transitioned into feature films in 2018, starring in the independent film Life Coach and supporting in Hallmark's Christmas Camp.
After quitting his day job in December 2018 to work full-time as an actor, Ignacyo pursued the west coast and landed a leading role in Randy Van Dyke's Feature Film Like Dogs in 2021.
He quickly booked his next starring role in the Lifetime Film My Nightmare Landlord, playing a charming landlord with an unhealthy obsession for a new tenant.
Ignacyo continued to appear in various projects, including One and the Same and Vida, alongside Melissa Barrera.
Throughout his journey, Ignacyo has demonstrated his versatility and range as an actor, taking on diverse roles and projects that showcase his talent and dedication to his craft.
