Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino-Guamanian actor and model under the management of GMA Network.
Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quiambao Sapida on March 31, 1989, Hagåtña, Guam. He is a nephew of Filipino actor Piolo Pascual.New Kapuso contract star Benjamin Alves says comparison to cousin Piolo Pascual is "unavoidable" Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
Vince Saldaña (2006–2009) In 2006, Alves went to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career. He entered showbusiness with the screen name Vince Saldaña in 2008 and appeared in ABS-CBN's reality model-search competition Close-Up to Fame, where he was a finalist.Vince Saldana is a step closer to showbiz fame Philippine Star. Retrieved June 26, 2012. He then signed a contract with VIVA and got his first acting role 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.Benjamin Alves as Jojo in Apat Dapat IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2012Benjamin Alves considers Showbiz comeback a second chance Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012. He also starred on teleseryes Dalawang TisoyBenjamin Alves on Dalawang Tisoy IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2012. in RPN 9, YsabellaYsabella on ABS-CBN IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2012. on ABS-CBN and ImpostoraImpostora Full Cast. IMDb. Retrieved 2012-06-26. 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 He was supposed to be one of the cast of GMA Network's L.U.V. Pow but was withdrawn after the cast reboot.Newcomer Vince Saldana Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012. Alves left show business in 2009 to continue his studies.
In 2012, Alves graduated summa cum laude from the University of Guam with a degree in English Literature.Benjamin Alves gives showbiz another crack with a new name and talent management Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2012. In a press interview, he revealed initial plans to pursue a master's degree, but ultimately decided to stay in the entertainment industry.
Benjamin Alves and contract with GMA Network (2012–present) Saldaña was relaunched in the Philippine entertainment scene as Benjamin Alves by Mercator Model and Artist Management. He signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network for three films and soap operas.Benjamin Alves: New Kapuso! GMA Network. Video. Retrieved June 26, 2012 He was officially launched on the Sunday variety show, Party Pilipinas on June 25, 2012, as the newest Kapuso star, and was also dubbed as the newest Kapuso heartthrob.Benjamin Alves, ipinakilala na bilang bagong heartthrob ng GMA! Remate Philippines. Author: Noel Asinas. Column: On The Set. Retrieved June 27, 2012.Benjamin Alves: bagong kapuso Heartthrob GMA Network. Balitanghali. Retrieved June 26, 2012. His first movie under Regal Films and GMA Films was Guni-Guni, playing as Paolo Lopez,Benjamin Alves: A mix of all things dangerous Philippine Star. Gabby Tatad. Retrieved June 26, 2012. the love interest of actress Lovi Poe.Newcomer Benjamin Alves paired with Lovi Poe Showbiz-Portal. Retrieved 26 June 2012. He also appeared in the GMA Films entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, Coño Problems.2012 MMFF Official entries Manila Bulletin Online. Retrieved 26 June 2012MMFF announces 8 official entries Yahoo Philippines. Author: Walden Martinez Belen. Retrieved 26 June 2012. In August 2012, Alves was announced as part of the cast for the Philippine adaptation of the 2007 K-drama series Coffee Prince,The Curious Case Of Benjamin Alves Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 17 August 2012Kris 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 as Errol, a record-producer and half-brother of lead Aljur Abrenica.
In 2013, he starred in the independent film Sana Dati alongside TJ Trinidad, Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino under GMA Films.
Personal life Alves was in a relationship with singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose from May 2016 to November 2018. San Jose confirmed their relationship on January 7, 2017, and later publicly confirmed their breakup in January 2019.
Alves wed content creator Chelsea Robato on January 28, 2024, at Santuario de San Antonio Parish Church in Makati.
Filmography Television series Year Title Role 2007 Dalawang Tisoy YsabellaImpostoraTristan (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 Castillo2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Jay Sa Piling ni Nanay Javier Mercado2017 Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Ephraim Esquivel I Heart Davao Paul Gutierrez 2018 Kapag Nahati ang Puso Joaquin Espiritu2019 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 2025 Akusada Wilfred Santos
Television shows Year Title Role 2006Close-Up to Fame 2HimselfPoshVince2012–2013Party PilipinasHimself / Performer2012Pare & PareHimself2013Wagas: Tamis ng Unang Pag-ibigReynaldo ManansalaAlvin and the ChipmunksDave Seville 2015Karelasyon: "Scandal"BrandoImbestigador: "Ang Kwento ni Jasmine"JerryMagpakailanman: "Ang Asawa Kong Aswang"Johnny2016Dear UgeJeffDishkarte of the DayHimself / GuestWagasJunWagas: The Love for Courageous CaitieJay-Jay LucasAlamat: "Alamat ng Saging"Aging (voice)Karelasyon: "Inay"DavidMagpakailanman: "Ang Hinagpis ng Isang Ina"Chef Hasset Go2017Daig Kayo ng Lola KoRichardWish Ko LangJoseph2019Magpakailanman: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga"Young Manny Villar2021All-Out SundaysHimself / Guest Performer & Co-host2023 Magpakailanman: "Ang Mister na Walang Misis"Benjie Abad-Seña
Film Year Title Role 2007 Ang Cute ng Ina Mo Jojo Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat Junior 2012 Guni-Guni Paolo Lopez 2013 Sana Dati Andrew Cesario Islands The Astronaut 2014 The Trial Paco Sequia 2015 Heneral Luna Lt. Manuel L. Quezon Gayuma Mike 2016 Dagsin Young Justino Razon 2017 Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted Jag 2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Young Manuel L. Quezon 2025 Quezon
Accolades Year Award-giving body Award Work/Nominee Result 2013 61st FAMAS Awards Great Shape Award 2017 12th Myx Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video Himself for "Naririnig Mo Ba" by Julie Anne San Jose
Notes
References
External links
https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/benjamin_alves