| Benjamin Alves | |
| Birth Name: | Benjamin Sapida |
| Birth Date: | March 31, 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Guam, U.S. |
| Nationality: | Filipino |
| Years Active: | 2006–present |
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| Occupation: | Model, actor |
| Relatives: | Piolo Pascual (uncle) Iñigo Pascual (cousin) Julia Pascual (cousin) |
| Othername: | Ben, Benj, Benjie |
| Alma Mater: | University of Guam |
Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network.
Alves was born Benjamin Quiambao Sapida on March 31, 1989, in Guam. Alves is a nephew of Filipino actor Piolo Pascual.[1]
In 2006, Alves went to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career. 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.[2] 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.[3] [4] He also starred on soap operas Dalawang Tisoy[5] in RPN 9, Ysabella[6] on ABS-CBN and Impostora[7] on GMA Network. Apart from his work on television series and films, Alves also appeared in various TV commercials and magazines. He was supposed to be one of the cast of GMA Network's L.U.V. Pow but was withdrawn after the cast reboot.[8] Alves left show business in 2009 to continue his studies.
In 2012, Alves graduated Summa cum laude at the University of Guam with a degree in English Literature.[9] From a press interview, he revealed that he wanted to pursue a master's degree but decided to stay on with his showbiz career.
Saldaña was relaunched into show business as Benjamin Alves by Mercator Model and Artist Management. He signed an exclusive contract to GMA Network signing a 3 movie outfit and soap operas.[10] 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.[11] [12] His first movie will be under Regal Films and GMA Films entitled Guni-Guni playing as Paolo Lopez.[13] He will act as a love interest of actress, Lovi Poe.[14] He will also appear on GMA Films's entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, Coño Problems.[15] [16] In August 2012, Alves was announced as one of the casts for the remake of the famous Korean television 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 under GMA Films.
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 in January 2019, however, that San Jose publicly confirmed their breakup.[21]
Alves wed content creator Chelsea Robato on January 28, 2024 at Santuario de San Antonio Parish Church, McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati. Alves was with a white tuxedo while Chelsea wore a world-renowned fashion designer, Francis Libiran gown. Present were Yael Yuzon, as groomsman, Jonas Gaffud, as principal sponsors, Alves' mother, Caridad Sapida, his brother, Arnold Sapida, his sister, Dianne Marie Sapida, Solenn Heussaff, Carla Abellana, Rap Alvarez and Argel Dela Paz.[22] [23]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Dalawang Tisoy | ||
| Ysabella | ABS-CBN | ||
| Impostora | Tristan (credited as Vince Saldaña) | ||
| 2012 | Coffee Prince | Errol Ochoa | |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Miguel De Ocampo | |
| Superbook | Superbook Agent | ||
| Katipunan | Sebastian | ||
| 2013–2014 | Adarna | Bok | |
| 2014 | Dading | Joemar Rodriguez | |
| 2015 | Hiram na Alaala | Doc. Kerby | |
| Beautiful Strangers | Lawrence Castillo | ||
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Jay | |
| Sa Piling ni Nanay | Javier Mercado | ||
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Ephraim Esquivel | |
| I Heart Davao | Paul Gutierrez | ||
| 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Joaquin Espiritu | |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Aratu Calliste | |
| Dahil sa Pag-Ibig | Eldon Corpuz | ||
| 2020 | I Can See You: The Promise | Jude Agoncillo | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | "Migs" Alcancia | |
| 2022 | Artikulo 247 | Noah Borromeo | |
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Atty. Ericson "Eric" Oliveros | |
| 2024 | Widows' War | Basilio "Basil" Palacios |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Close-Up to Fame 2 | Himself | |
| Posh | Vince | ||
| 2012–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | |
| 2012 | Pare & Pare | Himself | |
| 2013 | Wagas Tamis ng Unang Pag-ibig | Reynaldo Manansala | |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks | Dave Seville | ||
| 2015 | Karelasyon "Scandal" | Brando | |
| Imbestigador "Ang Kwento ni Jasmine" | Jerry | ||
| Magpakailanman "Ang Asawa Kong Aswang" | Johnny | ||
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Jeff | |
| Dishkarte of the Day | Himself / Guest | ||
| Wagas | Jun | ||
| Wagas The Love for Courageous Caitie | Jay-Jay Lucas | ||
| Alamat "Alamat ng Saging" | Aging (voice) | ||
| Karelasyon "Inay" | David | ||
| Magpakailanman "Ang Hinagpis ng Isang Ina" | Chef Hasset Go | ||
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Richard | |
| Wish Ko Lang | Joseph | ||
| 2019 | Magpakailanman | Young Manny Villar | |
| 2021 | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Guest Performer & Co-host | |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman "Ang Mister na Walang Misis" | Benjie Abad-Seña |
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ang Cute ng Ina Mo | Jojo | Star Cinema VIVA Films |
| Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Junior | VIVA Films | |
| 2012 | Guni-Guni | Paolo Lopez | GMA Films Regal Films |
| 2013 | Sana Dati | Andrew Cesario | Cinemalaya Quantum Films GMA Films |
| Islands | The Astronaut | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2014 | The Trial | Paco Sequia | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Artikulo Uno Productions Quantum Films | |
| Gayuma | Mike | Artikulo Uno Productions | |
| 2016 | Dagsin | Young Justino Razon | Atom & Anne Mediaworks, Cinemalaya |
| 2017 | Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted | Jag | OctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment Productions, GMA Films |
| 2018 | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA Studios | ||
| TBA | Untitled Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral sequel |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Award | Work/Nominee | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Great Shape Award | ||||
| 2017 | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | Himself for "Naririnig Mo Ba" by Julie Anne San Jose |