Susanna Riva Mattia Schinco, aka Bad Matty, is one of the most interesting faces of the first edition of Physical Italia: from 100 to 1. Born in Milan on December 23, 2000, he has always had a strong passion for sports and dance. His career is a mix of different disciplines, but it is in breaking that he has found his true calling.
His participation in the program was a surprise for him too, as he learned about the opportunity through a message on Instagram . His story is an example of how passion and dedication can lead to extraordinary results.
From the Youth Olympic Games to reality TV
Bad Matty started playing sports as a child, ranging from soccer to swimming, from tennis to martial arts.
After graduating from high school with a focus on sports sciences, he earned a degree in motor sciences and continues to train in MMA . His great passion, however, remains breakdancing, a discipline that has also gained him great visibility on TikTok , where his videos have gone viral.
In 2018 , he participated in the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, an experience that marked a turning point in his career.
His participation in Physical Italia was another important step, allowing him to test himself in a new and stimulating context.
The discovery of Physical Italia
Bad Matty said he was contacted about the show via a message on Instagram . He initially thought it was a fake profile, but that changed when he received a new contact, including from a producer. At that point, he realized the project was real.
To participate in Physical Italia, he didn't have to change his routine: he trained as he has every day for fifteen years, continuing with breaking, breakdancing, and MMA, without introducing any unusual workouts. His preparation was a demonstration of how consistency and passion can lead to excellent results.
Knowledge of the format and the relationship with the cast
When asked about the format, Bad Matty explained that he was already familiar with it, even though he hadn't seen all the episodes. The Korean edition had in fact generated a lot of buzz among sports fans in Italy, and he had even discussed it with his friends.
Regarding the presence of famous faces in the cast, he emphasized that he's used to performing in front of large crowds with his street shows, whether in Milan, Naples, Sardinia, Madrid, or even New York's Times Square. For this reason, meeting famous people on the show didn't faze him. From the very beginning, he said, the contestants developed a close bond: they were competitors, but they treated each other like normal people, bonding and having fun together.
The passion for breakdancing and relationships with the other competitors
Bad Matty's favorite sport is breakdancing, which he's considered a full-fledged sport since it entered the Olympics. He defines it as art, dance, and sport all at once, and has practiced it for many years. While he doesn't consider himself a fighter, he describes himself as a dancer who also enjoys training in MMA, where he competes semi-professionally and has reached a good level.
Among the 100 contestants, he already knew some dancers, as connections in the dance world are often crossed. Other participants, however, he knew by name or had already seen on social media . Overall, the experience in the cast of Physical Italia: from 100 to 1 was an opportunity for him to connect, practice, and share with people who were different but united by the same challenge.