# Bryan Benedict

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 | Network |
| 2013 | With a Smile | Elvis | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Carmela | Leo | GMA Network |
| 2014-2016 | Magpakailanman | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Ilustrado | Juan Luna | GMA Network |
| 2014 | More Than Words | Emerson | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Yagit | Andoy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Gerald | GMA Network |
| 2015-2017 | Imbestigador | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2015-2017 | Maynila | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Destiny Rose | Stephen | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Rene | GMA Network |
| 2015-2017 | Wish Ko Lang | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Itoy (uncredited) | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Gino Dizon (uncredited) | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Joey | GMA Network |
| 2016-2017 | Dear Uge | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Calle Siete | Caleb | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Usapang Real Love: Relationship Goals | Will | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Ika-6 na Utos | Nato | GMA Network |
| 2017 | My Love from the Star | Potenciano Infante | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Ningas | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw | Geraldo Roque | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Beautiful Justice | Drug Pusher | GMA Network |
| 2019-2020 | Madrasta | Elvis | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Nagbabagang Luha | Lander | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Black Rider | Rival Syndicate Group Member | GMA Network |

#### Reality, variety and talk shows

| 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 | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Nay-1-1 | Himself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2012-2017 | MARS | Himself/Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2013-2016 | Taste Buddies | Himself/Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Full House Tonight | Himself/Guest | GMA Network |