{{short description|Filipino actor and model (born 1989)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Benjamin Alves | image = File:Rtyr.jpg | caption = Alves in 2016 | birth_name = Benjamin Sapida<ref group="fn" name="sur"/> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|3|31|mf=y}} | birth_place = Hagåtña, Guam, <br>United States | years_active = 2006–present | agent = {{plainlist| * Viva Artists Agency (2006–2009) * Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present) }} | spouse = {{marriage|Chelsea Robato|January 28, 2024}} | height = {{height|m=1.80}} | occupation = Model, actor | relatives = Piolo Pascual (uncle)<br />Iñigo Pascual (cousin) <br /> Julia Pascual (cousin) | other_names = Ben, Benj, Benjie | citizenship = {{hlist | United States, Philippines}} | alma_mater = University of Guam }} '''Benjamin Sapida'''{{#tag:ref|Benjamin Alves was born in Guam, United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Quiambao.|group = fn|name = sur}} (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.<ref name="GmaBenj" /><ref name="Pepbenj">[http://www.pep.ph/news/33481/new-kapuso-contract-star-benjamin-alves-says-comparison-to-cousin-piolo-pascual-is-unavoidable New Kapuso contract star Benjamin Alves says comparison to cousin Piolo Pascual is "unavoidable"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143334/http://www.pep.ph/news/33481/new-kapuso-contract-star-benjamin-alves-says-comparison-to-cousin-piolo-pascual-is-unavoidable |date=September 24, 2015 }} ''Philippine Entertainment Portal''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref>
===Vince Saldaña (2006–2009)=== In 2006, Alves went to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career.<ref name="Pepbenj" /> 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.<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=350662 Vince Saldana is a step closer to showbiz fame] ''Philippine Star''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> 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''.<ref name="Pepbenj" /><ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1071213/ Benjamin Alves as Jojo in Apat Dapat] ''IMDb''. Retrieved June 26, 2012</ref><ref name="PepAlves">[http://www.pep.ph/news/34404/Benjamin-Alves-considers-showbiz-comeback-as-his-second-chance Benjamin Alves considers Showbiz comeback a second chance] ''Philippine Entertainment Portal''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> He also starred on ''teleseryes'' ''Dalawang Tisoy''<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1281312/ Benjamin Alves on Dalawang Tisoy] ''IMDb''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> in RPN 9, ''Ysabella''<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1058599/fullcredits#cast Ysabella on ABS-CBN] ''IMDb''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> on ABS-CBN and ''Impostora''<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010358/fullcredits#cast Impostora Full Cast]. ''IMDb''. Retrieved 2012-06-26.</ref> on GMA Network. Apart from his work on television series and films, Alves also appeared in various TV commercials and magazines.<ref name="Pepbenj" /> He was supposed to be one of the cast of GMA Network's ''L.U.V. Pow'' but was withdrawn after the cast reboot.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/12749/newcomer-vince-saldana- Newcomer Vince Saldana] ''Philippine Entertainment Portal''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> Alves left show business in 2009 to continue his studies.<ref name="Pepbenj" />
In 2012, Alves graduated ''summa cum laude'' from the University of Guam with a degree in English Literature.<ref name="PepAlves" /><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/33476/benjamin-alves-gives-showbiz-another-crack-with-a-new-name-and-talent-management Benjamin Alves gives showbiz another crack with a new name and talent management] ''Philippine Entertainment Portal''. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> In a press interview, he revealed initial plans to pursue a master's degree, but ultimately decided to stay in the entertainment industry.<ref name="PepAlves" />
===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.<ref name="Pepbenj" /><ref name="Philgab" /> He signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network for three films and soap operas.<ref name="GmaBenj">[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/124392/pamangkin-ni-piolo-pascual-na-si-benjamin-alves-pinakabagong-kapuso Benjamin Alves: New Kapuso!] ''GMA Network''. Video. Retrieved June 26, 2012</ref> 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.<ref name="GmaBenj" /><ref>[http://www.remate.ph/2012/06/benjamin-alves-ipinakilala-na-bilang-bagong-heartthrob-ng-gma/ Benjamin Alves, ipinakilala na bilang bagong heartthrob ng GMA!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702112108/http://www.remate.ph/2012/06/benjamin-alves-ipinakilala-na-bilang-bagong-heartthrob-ng-gma/ |date=July 2, 2012 }} ''Remate Philippines''. Author: Noel Asinas. Column: On The Set. Retrieved June 27, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/124456/pamangkin-ni-piolo-pascual-na-si-benjamin-alves-bagong-kapuso-heartthrob Benjamin Alves: bagong kapuso Heartthrob] ''GMA Network''. Balitanghali. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> His first movie under Regal Films and GMA Films was ''Guni-Guni,'' playing as Paolo Lopez,<ref name="PepAlves" /><ref name="Philgab">[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=819983&publicationSubCategoryId=448 Benjamin Alves: A mix of all things dangerous ] ''Philippine Star''. Gabby Tatad. Retrieved June 26, 2012.</ref> the love interest of actress Lovi Poe.<ref name="Pepbenj" /><ref name="Philgab" /><ref>[http://www.showbiz-portal.com/2012/05/newcomer-benjamin-alves-paired-with.html Newcomer Benjamin Alves paired with Lovi Poe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106123218/http://www.showbiz-portal.com/2012/05/newcomer-benjamin-alves-paired-with.html |date=November 6, 2016 }} ''Showbiz-Portal''. Retrieved 26 June 2012.</ref> He also appeared in the GMA Films entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, ''Coño Problems''.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/362664/2012-mmff-entries-announced 2012 MMFF Official entries] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927050356/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/362664/2012-mmff-entries-announced |date=27 September 2012 }} ''Manila Bulletin Online''. Retrieved 26 June 2012</ref><ref>[http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/mmff-announces-8-official-entries.html MMFF announces 8 official entries] ''Yahoo Philippines''. Author: Walden Martinez Belen. Retrieved 26 June 2012.</ref> In August 2012, Alves was announced as part of the cast for the Philippine adaptation of the 2007 K-drama series ''Coffee Prince,''<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/369382/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-alves The Curious Case Of Benjamin Alves] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007045821/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/369382/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-alves |date=7 October 2012}} ''Manila Bulletin''. Retrieved 17 August 2012</ref><ref>[http://pep.ph/news/35269/kris-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 Kris 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</ref> as Errol, a record-producer and half-brother of lead Aljur Abrenica.<ref>{{cite web|last=Garcia|first=Rose|title=Benjamin Alves admits being attracted to Coffee Prince co-star Max Collins; says Rachelle Ann Go is his "best friend"|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/35915/benjamin-alves-admits-being-attracted-to-coffee-prince-co-star-max-collins-says-rachelle-ann-go-is-his-best-friend|publisher=PEP|accessdate=21 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106124010/http://www.pep.ph/news/35915/benjamin-alves-admits-being-attracted-to-coffee-prince-co-star-max-collins-says-rachelle-ann-go-is-his-best-friend|archive-date=November 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ganal|first1=FM|title=Julie Anne San Jose on Benjamin Alves: 'Siya first na pinakilala ko sa parents'|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/594991/showbiz/pep/julie-anne-san-jose-on-benjamin-alves-siya-first-na-pinakilala-ko-sa-parents|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=GMA Network|date=7 January 2017}}</ref> and later publicly confirmed their breakup in January 2019.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ganal|first1=FM|title=Julie Anne San Jose on breakup with Benjamin Alves: "It's best for us."|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/72502/julie-anne-san-jose-on-breakup-with-benjamin-alves-its-best-for-us|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=PEP.ph|date=21 January 2019}}</ref>
Alves wed content creator Chelsea Robato on January 28, 2024, at Santuario de San Antonio Parish Church in Makati.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/29/24/benjamin-alves-chelsea-robato-tie-the-knot| title= Benjamin Alves, Chelsea Robato tie the knot|website=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|date=January 29, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/relationship/19571/benjamin-alves-and-chelsea-robatos-wedding-photos/photo| title= Benjamin Alves and Chelsea Robato's wedding|first=Aaron|last=Eusebio|website=GMA Integrated News|date=January 16, 2024 }}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Television series=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | rowspan="3" | 2007 || ''Dalawang Tisoy'' || |- |''Ysabella'' | |- |''Impostora'' |Tristan (credited as Vince Saldaña) |- |2012 | ''Coffee Prince'' || Errol Ochoa |- | rowspan="3" | 2013 || ''Unforgettable''|| Miguel De Ocampo |- | ''Superbook'' || Superbook Agent |- | ''Katipunan''|| Sebastian |- | 2013–2014 || ''Adarna'' || Bok |- | 2014 || ''Dading'' || Joemar Rodriguez |- | rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''Hiram na Alaala'' || Doc. Kerby |- | ''Beautiful Strangers'' || Lawrence Castillo |- | rowspan="2" |2016 | ''A1 Ko Sa 'Yo'' || Jay |- | ''Sa Piling ni Nanay'' || Javier Mercado |- | rowspan="2" |2017 || ''Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa''|| Ephraim Esquivel |- | ''I Heart Davao'' || Paul Gutierrez |- | 2018 || ''Kapag Nahati ang Puso'' || Joaquin Espiritu |- | rowspan="2" |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 |- | 2025 || ''Akusada'' || Wilfred Santos |}
===Television shows=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | rowspan="2" |2006 |''Close-Up to Fame 2'' |Himself |- |''Posh'' |Vince |- |2012–2013 |''Party Pilipinas'' |Himself / Performer |- |2012 |''Pare & Pare'' |Himself |- | rowspan="2" |2013 |''Wagas'': Tamis ng Unang Pag-ibig |Reynaldo Manansala |- |''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' |Dave Seville {{small| (voiceover)}} |- | rowspan="3" |2015 |''Karelasyon'': "Scandal" |Brando |- |''Imbestigador'': "Ang Kwento ni Jasmine" |Jerry |- |''Magpakailanman'': "Ang Asawa Kong Aswang" |Johnny |- | rowspan="7" |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 |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko'' |Richard |- |''Wish Ko Lang'' |Joseph |- |2019 |''Magpakailanman'': "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga" |Young Manny Villar |- |2021 |''All-Out Sundays'' |Himself / Guest Performer & Co-host |- |2023 | ''Magpakailanman'': "Ang Mister na Walang Misis" |Benjie Abad-Seña |}
===Film=== {|class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | rowspan="2"|2007 || ''Ang Cute ng Ina Mo'' || Jojo |- | ''Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat'' || Junior |- | 2012 || ''Guni-Guni'' || Paolo Lopez |- | rowspan="2"|2013 || ''Sana Dati'' || Andrew Cesario |- | ''Islands'' || The Astronaut |- | 2014 || ''The Trial'' || Paco Sequia |- | rowspan="2"|2015 || ''Heneral Luna'' || Lt. Manuel L. Quezon |- | ''Gayuma'' || Mike |- | 2016 || ''Dagsin'' || Young Justino Razon |- | rowspan=“2”| 2017 || ''Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted'' || Jag |- | 2018 || ''Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral'' || rowspan="2" | Young Manuel L. Quezon |- |2025 || ''Quezon'' |}
==Accolades== {|class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Award-giving body ! Award ! Work/Nominee ! Result |- | 2013 || 61st FAMAS Awards || Great Shape Award || {{N/A}} || {{won}} |- | 2017 || 12th Myx Music Awards || Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video || ''Himself for "Naririnig Mo Ba" by Julie Anne San Jose'' || {{nom}} |}
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==References== {{reflist|2}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|2595539}} *https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/benjamin_alves
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