Bryan Benedict
| Bryan Benedict | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio September 27, 1991 San Juan City, Philippines |
| Residence | San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio (born September 27, 1991), popularly known for his stage name Bryan Benedict, is a Filipino actor and model. Benedict entered showbiz as a contestant in Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, a reality TV series. Benedict is currently working as an exclusive artist of GMA Network, also as a part-time college professor.
Early life and education
Bryan was raised in San Juan City. His father is deaf-mute while his mother is deaf.[1] He communicates to his parents via sign language.[2] During his high school, Bryan was a drop-out. He later transferred to a different school where he graduated as first honor. Benedict went to University of Santo Tomas but dropped-out. Later, he studied Information Technology at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila as a scholar. He then took up Tourism at the Far Eastern University and graduated on 2010 as magna cum laude.[2]
Modeling and acting career
Benedict started print and ramp modeling on 2008. Benedict was one of Cosmopolitan Philippine's bachelors on 2008 and 2010.[2]
On 2012, Benedict joined GMA Network's Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, a reality based artista search as one of the finalists from Visayas.[3] Bryan was originally a protégé of Jolina Magdangal but due to a twist of the show, Ricky Davao became his new mentor. Benedict was eliminated from the competition on the ninth episode becoming the shows eighth placer.[4]
After Protégé, Benedict became a contract artist of GMA Network and starred his acting on various programs on the network.[2][5]
On 2014, Benedict returned as one of the bachelors on Cosmo Bachelor Bash.[6]
Benedict portrayed Juan Luna, a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century, in the 2014 docudrama Ilustrado.[7]
Personal life and other careers
Benedict currently resides in San Juan, Metro Manila.
Before joining Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, Benedict worked as a dealer in a casino in Cebu.
Benedict is currently a part-time Tourism and HRM instructor at University of the East-Manila.[5]
Filmography
Television
Drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | With a Smile | Athan | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Carmela | Leo | |
| 2014-2017 | Magpakailanman | Various roles | |
| 2014 | Ilustrado | Juan Luna | |
| More Than Words | Elvis / Emerson | ||
| 2015 | Yagit | Andoy | |
| The Rich Man's Daughter | Gerald | ||
| 2015-2017 | Imbestigador | Various roles | |
| 2015-2017 | Maynila | Various roles | |
| 2015 | Destiny Rose | Rene | |
| Dangwa | Rene | ||
| 2015-2017 | Wish Ko Lang | Various roles | |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Itoy (uncredited) | |
| Karelasyon | Various roles | ||
| Poor Señorita | Gino Dizon (uncredited) | ||
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Joey | ||
| 2016-2017 | Dear Uge | Various roles | |
| 2016 | Calle Siete | Caleb | |
| Usapang Real Love: Relationship Goals | Will | ||
| 2017 | Ika-6 na Utos | Bartender / Nato | |
| My Love from the Star | Potenciano Infante | ||
| Mulawin vs. Ravena | Ningas |
Reality, variety and talk shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Network |
| 2009 | Eat Bulaga! | Mr. and Ms. EB University winner | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Contestant | GMA Network |
| Nay-1-1 | Guest | ||
| 2012-2017 | MARS | GMA News TV | |
| 2013-2016 | Taste Buddies | ||
| 2016 | Sunday PinaSaya | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight |
See also
References
- ↑ Portillo, Samantha; Estrada, Bochic (20 August 2013). "GIVE ME FIVE featuring Protégé runner-up Bryan Benedict". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Franco, Bernie (5 May 2014). "Bryan Benedict is more than the guy next door". GMA News Online. PEP.ph/GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ↑ Garcia, Rose (8 August 2012). "GMA-7 reveals Top 10 male contenders of Protégé". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. Philippine Entertainment Portal/GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ↑ "Protégé: Paalam Bryan!". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- 1 2 Mendoza, Raul (27 June 2016). "Kapuso hunk Bryan Benedict now a part-time college instructor". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ↑ "Red-hot seven: Kapuso men heat up the Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2014". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ↑ "GMA Network launches first BayaniSerye 'Ilustrado'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2017.