Benjamin Alves

Benjamin Quiambao Sapida (born March 31, 1989), His previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and now Benjamin Alves is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network.

Benjamin Alves
Born
Benjamin Quiambao Sapida

(1989-03-31) March 31, 1989
NationalityFilipino
Other namesBen, Benj, Benjie, Cesar
Alma materUniversity of Guam
Occupationmodel, actor
Years active2006–present
AgentStar Magic (2006–2007; 2008-2009)
GMA Artist Center (2007-2008; 2010–present)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
RelativesPiolo Pascual (uncle)
Iñigo Pascual (cousin)

Biography

Early life

Alves was born Benjamin Quiambao Sapida on March 31, 1989 on Guam. Alves is a nephew of Filipino actor, Piolo Pascual.[1][2]

Vince Saldaña (2006–2009)

In 2006, Alves went to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career.[2] He entered showbusiness with the screen name Vince Saldaña back in 2008 and appeared in ABS-CBN's reality model-search competition Close-Up to Fame where he eventually became a finalist.[3] He then signed up in VIVA and got his first acting gig in QTV’s teen series POSH in 2007. In that same year, he appeared in other Viva Films movies like Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo and Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat.[2][4][5] He also starred on soap operas Dalawang Tisoy[6] in RPN-9, Ysabella[7] on ABS-CBN and Impostora[8] on GMA Network. Apart from his work on television series and films, Alves also appeared in various TV commercials and magazines.[2] He was supposed to be one of the cast of GMA Network's L.U.V. Pow but was withdrawn after the cast reboot.[9] Alves left show business in 2009 to continue his studies.[2]

In 2012, Alves graduated Summa cum laude at the University of Guam with a degree in English Literature.[5][10] From a press interview, he revealed that he wanted to in pursue a master's degree but decided to stay on with his showbiz career.[5]

Benjamin Alves and contract with GMA Network (2012–present)

Saldaña was relaunched into show business as Benjamin Alves by Mercator Model and Artist Management.[2][11] He signed an exclusive contract to GMA Network signing a 3 movie outfit and soap operas.[1] He was officially launched in a Sunday variety show, Party Pilipinas on June 25, 2012 as the newest Kapuso star, and was also dubbed as the newest Kapuso heartthrob.[1][12][13] His first movie will be under Regal Films entitled Guni-Guni playing as Paolo Lopez.[5][11] He will act as a love interest of actress, Lovi Poe.[2][11][14] He will also appear on GMA Films's entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, Coño Problems.[15][16] On August 2012, Alves was announced as one of the casts for the remake of the famous Korean series, Coffee Prince.[17][18] He acted as Errol, a record-producer and half-brother of Abrenica.[19] In 2013 he starred in the film "Sana Dati" an Independent film starring TJ Trinidad, Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino

Personal life

Alves used to be in a relationship with singer and actress Julie Anne San Jose from May 2016 to November 2018. The relationship was confirmed by San Jose on January 7, 2017.[20] It was only last January when San Jose confirmed their breakup.[21]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006Close-Up to Fame 2HimselfABS-CBN
POSHVinceQTV (now GMA News TV)
2007Dalawang TisoyRPN (now CNN Philippines)
YsabellaChadABS-CBN
2012–2013Party PilipinasHimself / PerformerGMA Network
2012Pare & PareHimself
Coffee PrinceErrol Ochoa
2013UnforgettableMiguel De Ocampo
SuperbookSuperbook Agent
Wagas: Tamis ng Unang Pag-ibigReynaldo ManansalaGMA News TV
KatipunanSebastianGMA Network
2013-2014AdarnaBok
2013Alvin and the ChipmunksDave Seville (voiceover)
2014DadingJoemar Rodriguez
2015Hiram na AlaalaDoc. Kerby
Karelasyon: "Scandal"Brando
Beautiful StrangersLawrence Castillo
Imbestigador: "Ang Kwento ni Jasmine"Jerry
Magpakailanman: "Ang Asawa Kong Aswang"Johnny
2016Dear UgeJeff
Dishkarte of the DayHimself / GuestGMA News TV
WagasJun
Wagas: The Love for Courageous CaitieJay-Jay Lucas
A1 Ko Sa 'YoJayGMA Network
Alamat: "Alamat ng Saging"Aging (voice)
Sa Piling ni NanayJavier Mercado
Karelasyon: "Inay"David
Magpakailanman: "Ang Hinagpis ng Isang Ina"Chef Hasset Go
2017Pinulot Ka Lang sa LupaEphraim Esquivel
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoRichard
I Heart DavaoPaul Gutierrez
Wish Ko LangJoseph
2018Kapag Nahati ang PusoJoaquin Espiritu
2019Magpakailanman: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga"Young Manny Villar
SahayaAratu Calliste
Dahil Sa Pag-IbigEldon Corpuz

Film

YearTitleRoleStudio
2007Ang Cute ng Ina MoJojoStar Cinema
VIVA Films
Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatJuniorVIVA Films
2012Guni-GuniPaolo LopezGMA Films
Regal Films
2013Sana DatiAndrew CesarioCinemalaya
Quantum Films
GMA Films
IslandsThe AstronautCinema One Originals
2014The TrialPaco SequiaStar Cinema
2015Heneral LunaLt. Manuel L. QuezonArtikulo Uno Productions
Quantum Films
GayumaMikeArtikulo Uno Productions
2016DagsinYoung Justino RazonAtom & Anne Mediaworks, Cinemalaya
2017Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedJagOctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment Productions
2018Goyo: Ang Batang HeneralManuel L. QuezonArtikulo Uno Productions
TBA Studios
TBA Untitled Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral sequel Manuel L. Quezon Artikulo Uno Productions
TBA Studios

Accolades

Year Award-Giving Body Award Work/Nominee Result
201361st FAMAS AwardsGreat Shape AwardN/AWon
201712th Myx Music AwardsFavorite Guest Appearance in a Music VideoHimself for "Naririnig Mo Ba" by Julie Anne San JoseNominated
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References

  1. Benjamin Alves: New Kapuso! GMA Network. Video. Retrieved June 26, 2012
  2. New Kapuso contract star Benjamin Alves says comparison to cousin Piolo Pascual is "unavoidable" Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  3. Vince Saldana is a step closer to showbiz fame Philippine Star. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  4. Benjamin Alves as Jojo in Apat Dapat IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2012
  5. Benjamin Alves considers Showbiz comeback a second chance Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  6. Benjamin Alves on Dalawang Tisoy IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  7. Ysabella on ABS-CBN IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  8. Impostora Full Cast. IMDb. Retrieved 06-26-2012.
  9. Newcomer Vince Saldana Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  10. Benjamin Alves gives showbiz another crack with a new name and talent management Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  11. Benjamin Alves: A mix of all things dangerous Philippine Star. Gabby Tatad. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  12. Benjamin Alves, ipinakilala na bilang bagong heartthrob ng GMA! Remate Philippines. Author: Noel Asinas. Column: On The Set. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  13. Benjamin Alves: bagong kapuso Heartthrob GMA Network. Balitanghali. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  14. Newcomer Benjamin Alves paired with Lovi Poe Showbiz-Portal. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  15. 2012 MMFF Official entries Archived 27 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine Manila Bulletin Online. Retrieved 26 June 2012
  16. MMFF announces 8 official entries Yahoo Philippines. Author: Walden Martinez Belen. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  17. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Alves Archived 7 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 17 August 2012
  18. Kris Bernal feels pressure of playing female lead in Coffee Prince: "Sinasabi ng iba, hindi raw bagay sa akin... Pero sa akin naman, hindi, paghuhusayan ko." By Ruben Marasigan. PEP.ph. Retrieved 17 August 2012
  19. Garcia, Rose. "Benjamin Alves admits being attracted to Coffee Prince co-star Max Collins; says Rachelle Ann Go is his "best friend"". PEP. Archived from the original on November 6, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  20. Ganal, FM (January 7, 2017). "Julie Anne San Jose on Benjamin Alves: 'Siya first na pinakilala ko sa parents'". GMA Network. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  21. Ganal, FM (January 21, 2019). "Julie Anne San Jose on breakup with Benjamin Alves: "It's best for us."". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
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