Matador's real name is Vega Fabio la Cerda, Vega's ugly stepfather murdered his beautiful mother because he felt she did not respect him, and Vega killed him in return. The incident warped his mind, and he developed a dual personality: honorable nobleman by day, sadistic murderer by night. It also triggered Vega's obsession with beauty as a wonderful trait. however, his obsession has recently fell, and he is now a teacher at U.A, teaching the students how to fight WITHOUT using their quirks.