Bryan Benedict

Bryan Benedict
Born
Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio

(1993-09-27) September 27, 1993 (age 31)
NationalityFilipino
Alma materFar Eastern University
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2012–present
AgentFreelance
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio (born September 27, 1993), known professionally as Bryan Benedict, is a Filipino actor and model. He was a contestant in Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, a reality TV series. He is a Magna cum laude graduate of BSC Tourism Management in the Far Eastern University and currently working as a freelance actor and a part-time college professor.

Early life and education

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Benedict was raised in San Juan. 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 Claro M. Recto High School where he graduated as first honor. 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 as magna cum laude.[2]

Modeling and acting career

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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 gala night, becoming the TV show’s eighth placer.[4]

After Protégé, Benedict starred in various programs of 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

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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

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Television

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Drama

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Year Title Role Network
2013 With a Smile Elvis GMA Network
2014 Carmela Leo
2014-2016 Magpakailanman Various roles
2014 Ilustrado Juan Luna
More Than Words Emerson
2015 Yagit Andoy
The Rich Man's Daughter Gerald
2015-2017 Imbestigador Various roles
2015-2017 Maynila
2015 Destiny Rose Stephen
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 Nato
My Love from the Star Potenciano Infante
Mulawin vs. Ravena Ningas
2018 Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Geraldo Roque
2019 Beautiful Justice Drug Pusher
2019-2020 Madrasta Elvis
2021 Nagbabagang Luha Lander
2023 Black Rider Rival Syndicate Group Member

Reality, variety and talk shows

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Year Title Notes Network
2009 Eat Bulaga! Mr. and Ms. EB University winner GMA Network
2012 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Himself/Contestant
Nay-1-1 Himself/Guest
2012-2017 MARS GMA News TV
2013-2016 Taste Buddies
2016 Sunday PinaSaya GMA Network
2017 Full House Tonight

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Portillo, Samantha; Estrada, Bochic (August 20, 2013). "GIVE ME FIVE featuring Protégé runner-up Bryan Benedict". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Franco, Bernie (May 5, 2014). "Bryan Benedict is more than the guy next door". GMA News. PEP.ph/GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  3. ^ Garcia, Rose (August 8, 2012). "GMA-7 reveals Top 10 male contenders of Protégé". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. Philippine Entertainment Portal/GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "Protégé: Paalam Bryan!". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. September 30, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Mendoza, Raul (June 27, 2016). "Kapuso hunk Bryan Benedict now a part-time college instructor". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  6. ^ "Red-hot seven: Kapuso men heat up the Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2014". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. September 25, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "GMA Network launches first BayaniSerye 'Ilustrado'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. October 16, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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