Matúš Valent

Matúš Valent (born on April 20, 1981) is a European male fitness model, born in Bratislava, Slovak Republic living in California.

As a youth, he played indoor volleyball and became the Junior Slovakian champion with his team ASK Inter. He was also on the Slovakian National team at age 19.

During his college years, he turned to beach volleyball, and in 2004 he became the California A-Category champion.

After earning a University Masters Degree in Physical Education and Sports Management, he moved to California where he now lives.

Matúš Valent has appeared in numerous magazines including Men’s Exercise, Men’s Workout, and Exercise & Health, Natural Muscle, Reps and Maximum Fitness. He has also competed and won prestigious titles in among others the Model California, Model America, and Model Universe competitions for male sport models. <br /

He is one of the world's most photographed male models, and considered one of the world's leading male physique models of today.

Since 2006, Matus has participated in fitness and sport modeling competitions, winning 1st place at the Model America event in 2006, 1st place at the Model California in 2005 & 2006 and 3rd place at the Model Universe in Miami 2006.

His modeling career has lead to appearances in the music video for Kristine W's hit "Walk away", modeling for the poster for the movie "Pathfinder", being featured in national advertising for Otomix fitness clothing and active wear, And Co-starring in the third season of Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency TV series.

Valent is 6’3" (190 cm) and weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

Film/Television/Video Appearances

Runway Appearances

Commercial/Print Appearances (partial list)

Other Commercial Projects

Sport and Fitness Competitions

Skills

Skills Languages: English, German, Slovak, Czech Other skills: Volleyball, beach-volleyball, personal trainer, soccer,basketball and cycling

External links

• Matus Valent - Official site
• Matus Valent - Fansite
• Matus Valent - Interview with Matus Valent