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Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Matthew (Matty) Lyle Beaumont was equally at home.
Matty, 31, was a programme scheduler for CTV and was identified on June 1, 2011 as one of the earthquake's victims.
In the late 1990s, Matty hosted his own children's programme, Matty B's Kids Clubhouse, which captured a strong following in Canterbury.
A film buff, he also reviewed movies for CTV and had starring roles in short films he made with friends for national competitions.
