"Where have you been, J.D. Mata?"

I'm glad you asked:) I left one day, and never came back - till now! I was seduced and overtaken by Facebook, Instagram, twitter etc. This is my official social media amends, will you take me back! I won't say, "I'm sorry;" because, that's all you ever hear. Let's just say - it won't happen again!"Whew," I'm glad we got that out of the way! :) So, what's happened in the J.D. Mata world, since my last post, many moons ago? LOTS! First of all - if you want to see my feature film, "Orson's Last Dance," you can rent it at www.orsonslastdance.filmbinder.com I have another feature coming soon, "Chasing Steeples," and I will post a trailer, soon! Google me and it will also take you to all the various things, MUSIC - FILM - ACTING things I've done. It's a general statement, but I will elaborate in future posts. Right now - I just want to re-intrduce myself to you, and thanks for taking me back, most of you:) xoxo, jd

J.D. Mata in new national commercial for "The UPS store!"

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Here is the 30 second spot that is running concurrently with the 60 second commercial.It was a profound honor to be DIRECTED by a genius in the industry, JOE PYTKA! I love my life, jd

My NEW film, Orson's Last Dance (official trailer)

This is what Gail Williamson - founder of Down Syndrome and Arts & Media, wrote about this film on her facebook, page. "I am thrilled to share this trailer for J.D. Mata's film ORSON'S LAST DANCE. J.D does a great job of showing what people with DS can do and what deep friendships they can share. Congrats to DSiAM clients Jared Kozac, Jessica Morgan, J.T. Tucker and Parth Bhatt, I'm am so proud of your work, you are all STARS!" Thank you Gail, you are an ANGEL in the "City of Angels!" I will be entering this film in film festivals throughout the world! Please support us by posting this, everywhere!

J.D. Mata co-stars in the new "The UPS STORE commercial!"

I am VERY grateful to have been directed by a genius, JOE PYTKA! If you don't believe me, just google his name:) He is arguably the greatest commercial director in history.I love my life and LA! xoxo, jd

J.D. Mata's NEW feature film, ORSON'S LAST DANCE!

In this production still - "Beatrice" starring Anette Puskas is seen here with "Orson" starring, Jared Kozak! The STARS of my next feature film are up above. Principal photography is just about over, and a mad dash to the finish line - in terms of the edit - to submit for Sundance has "reved" up its engine! This is the story about a person - Orson - who wans to make a movie and take it to Sundance!

J.D. Mata stars in the NEW **The UPS Store** commercial!

I had the most profound experience working with the director of this commercial, JOE PYTKA! This evening I received messages from friends all over the map, that they saw the commercial. I'm grateful, and I love my life! xo, jd

J.D. Mata co-star's in Lil Wayne's new music video, "How to Love!"

Over the last few years, as an actor, I started to gravitate toward and resonate with the more edgy character driven roles! I found them infinitely interesting and FUN! Then I let my hair grow, and it sealed the deal! I am grateful to have been cast for this amazing and profound music video!

J.D. Mata as TIO LUCA on True Blood

Working on True Blood was an amazing experience! Genius production all the way around-grateful!..jd p.s. Tio Luca esta descansando....

J.D. Mata appearing in TRUE BLOOD as "Tio Luca!"

I will appear on TRUE BLOOD, July 31, 2011, as "Tio Luca!" I'm also in this trailer! Life is JUST RIGHT! xo, jd