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Matthew Newton in rehab

Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities star Matthew Newton has been admitted to a rehabilitation facility in Melbourne.

The son of television’s golden couple, Bert Newton and Patti Newton, was admitted this month to the private hospital facility which specialises in drug and alcohol related abuse, the Herald Sun reported.

The 33-year-old actor was praised for his portrayal of Terry Clark, head of the “Mr Asia” drug syndicate, in the second series of Underbelly and recently worked on feature film Face to Face alongside Sigrid Thornton and Vince Colosimo.

The actor hit headlines in November of last year after his hotel room at the Vibe Hotel in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay was found trashed.

Matthew Newton at the 2009 GQ men of the year awards.

Matthew with rumoured fiancee Rachael Taylor

Matthew with his parents Bert and Patti Newton and sister Lauren

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