- Parents emigrated from the Philippines to New York City.
- Studied at California State University, Fullerton [Major in Sociology & Communications]; American Film Institute [AFI] [1992-1995; MFA in Cinematography].
- Matthew Libatique was nominated for a 2019 Academy Award in the Best Cinematography category for his work on A Star Is Born (2018) but lost to Alfonso Cuarón for Roma (2018).
- Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 2002.
- Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001.
- Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002.
- As of 2024, he has contributed with the cinematography of three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Black Swan (2010), A Star Is Born (2018) and Maestro (2023).
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