Bryan Benedict

Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio (born September 27, 1993), popularly known for his stage name Bryan Benedict. He 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.

Bryan Benedict
Born
Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio

(1993-09-27) September 27, 1993
San Juan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materFar Eastern University
OccupationActor, model
Years active2012–present
AgentFreelance
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Early life and education

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

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

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

Drama
Year Title Role Network
2013With a SmileElvisGMA Network
2014CarmelaLeo
2014-2016MagpakailanmanVarious roles
2014IlustradoJuan Luna
More Than WordsEmerson
2015YagitAndoy
The Rich Man's DaughterGerald
2015-2017ImbestigadorVarious roles
2015-2017MaynilaVarious roles
2015Destiny RoseStephen
DangwaRene
2015-2017Wish Ko LangVarious roles
2016That's My AmboyItoy (uncredited)
KarelasyonVarious roles
Poor SeñoritaGino Dizon (uncredited)
A1 Ko Sa 'YoJoey
2016-2017Dear UgeVarious roles
2016Calle SieteCaleb
Usapang Real Love: Relationship GoalsWill
2017Ika-6 na UtosNato
My Love from the StarPotenciano Infante
Mulawin vs. RavenaNingas
2018Ang Forever Ko'y IkawGeraldo Roque
2019Beautiful JusticeDrug Pusher
2019-2020MadrastaElvis
2021Nagbabagang LuhaLander

Reality, variety and talk shows
Year Title Notes Network
2009Eat Bulaga!Mr. and Ms. EB University winnerGMA Network
2012Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista BreakContestant
Nay-1-1Guest
2012-2017MARSGMA News TV
2013-2016Taste Buddies
2016Sunday PinaSayaGMA Network
2017Full House Tonight

See also

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