Matus 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 volleyball 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 with Management in his hometown, he moved to California where he now lives.

 

Matus Valent has appeared in numerous magazines (over 35 in the past 3 years ) including Men's Exercise, Men's Workout, Natural Muscle, Reps, Maximum Fitness , Coast and recently the cover of Fitness RX magazine.

 

For the past 3 years 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 many other opportunities for Matus, including appearing in the music video for Kristine W's hit " Walk away ", modeling for the poster for the move "Pathfinder", being featured in national advertising for Otomix fitness clothing and active wear, and co-starring in the new season of Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency TV series.

 

Matus continues to pursue his modeling career and hopes to one day represent a top nutrition supplement company.