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 Benedict was raised in San Juan. His father is deaf-mute while his mother is deaf. He communicates to his parents via sign language. 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.
Modeling and acting career Benedict started print and ramp modeling on 2008. Benedict was one of Cosmopolitan Philippine's bachelors on 2008 and 2010.
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. 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.
After Protégé, Benedict starred in various programs of the network.
On 2014, Benedict returned as one of the bachelors on Cosmo Bachelor Bash.
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.
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.
Filmography Television Drama Year Title Role 2013 With a Smile Elvis 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 Karelasyon Various roles Poor Señorita Gino Dizon 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 Lander2023Black RiderRival Syndicate Group Member
Reality, variety and talk shows YearTitleNotes 2009 Eat Bulaga! Mr. and Ms. EB University winner 2012 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Himself/Contestant Nay-1-1 Himself/Guest 2012-2017 MARS 2013-2016 Taste Buddies 2016 Sunday PinaSaya 2017 Full House Tonight
See also Mikoy Morales Ruru Madrid
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