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Scenes featuring Matochi were shot this week. He expects the episode to air sometime mid-season.
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Matochi, 28, who is from Brazil, has landed roles in more than a dozen TV commercials, including for Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and Buick automobiles.
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His latest role will enable him to earn a Screen Actors Guild card, a coveted milestone for up-and-coming actors, since it is often a requirement for snagging roles in big productions.