# Benjamin Alves

Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1989), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network.

## Biography
### Early life

Alves was born Benjamin Quiambao Sapida on March 31, 1989, in Guam. Alves is a nephew of Filipino actor Piolo Pascual.

### 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 back in 2008 and appeared in ABS-CBN's reality model-search competition Close-Up to Fame where he eventually became a finalist. He then signed up in VIVA and got his first acting gig 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. He also starred on soap operas Dalawang Tisoy in RPN 9, Ysabella on ABS-CBN and Impostora 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 He was supposed to be one of the cast of GMA Network's L.U.V. Pow but was withdrawn after the cast reboot. Alves left show business in 2009 to continue his studies.
In 2012, Alves graduated Summa cum laude at the University of Guam with a degree in English Literature. From a press interview, he revealed that he wanted to pursue a master's degree but decided to stay on with his showbiz career.

### Benjamin Alves and contract with GMA Network (2012–present)

Saldaña was relaunched into show business as Benjamin Alves by Mercator Model and Artist Management. He signed an exclusive contract to GMA Network signing a 3 movie outfit and soap operas. He was officially launched in a Sunday variety show, Party Pilipinas on June 25, 2012, as the newest Kapuso star, and was also dubbed as the newest Kapuso heartthrob. His first movie will be under Regal Films and GMA Films entitled Guni-Guni playing as Paolo Lopez. He will act as a love interest of actress, Lovi Poe. He will also appear on GMA Films's entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, Coño Problems. In August 2012, Alves was announced as one of the casts for the remake of the famous Korean television series, Coffee Prince. He acted as Errol, a record-producer and half-brother of Abrenica.
In 2013, he starred in the film Sana Dati an Independent film starring TJ Trinidad, Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino under GMA Films.

### Personal life

Alves used to be in a relationship with singer and actress Julie Anne San Jose from May 2016 to November 2018. The relationship was confirmed by San Jose on January 7, 2017. It was only in January 2019, however, that San Jose publicly confirmed their breakup.
Alves wed content creator Chelsea Robato on January 28, 2024 at Santuario de San Antonio Parish Church, McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati. Alves was with a white tuxedo while Chelsea wore a world-renowned fashion designer, Francis Libiran gown. Present were Yael Yuzon, as groomsman, Jonas Gaffud, as principal sponsors, Alves' mother, Caridad Sapida, his brother, Arnold Sapida, his sister, Dianne Marie Sapida, Solenn Heussaff, Carla Abellana, Rap Alvarez and Argel Dela Paz.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007 | Dalawang Tisoy | | RPN |
| 2007 | Ysabella | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Impostora | Tristan (credited as Vince Saldaña) | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Coffee Prince | Errol Ochoa | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Miguel De Ocampo | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Superbook | Superbook Agent | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Katipunan | Sebastian | GMA Network |
| 2013–2014 | Adarna | Bok | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Dading | Joemar Rodriguez | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Hiram na Alaala | Doc. Kerby | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Lawrence Castillo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Jay | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Javier Mercado | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Ephraim Esquivel | GMA Network |
| 2017 | I Heart Davao | Paul Gutierrez | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Kapag Nahati ang Puso | Joaquin Espiritu | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Aratu Calliste | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Dahil sa Pag-Ibig | Eldon Corpuz | GMA Network |
| 2020 | I Can See You: The Promise | Jude Agoncillo | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | "Migs" Alcancia | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Artikulo 247 | Noah Borromeo | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Atty. Ericson "Eric" Oliveros | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Widows' War | Basilio "Basil" Palacios | GMA Network |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2006 | Close-Up to Fame 2 | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Posh | Vince | QTV |
| 2012–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Pare & Pare | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Wagas: Tamis ng Unang Pag-ibig | Reynaldo Manansala | GMA News TV |
| 2013 | Alvin and the Chipmunks | Dave Seville (voiceover) | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: "Scandal" | Brando | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Imbestigador: "Ang Kwento ni Jasmine" | Jerry | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Asawa Kong Aswang" | Johnny | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Jeff | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dishkarte of the Day | Himself / Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Wagas | Jun | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Wagas: The Love for Courageous Caitie | Jay-Jay Lucas | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Alamat: "Alamat ng Saging" | Aging (voice) | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: "Inay" | David | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Hinagpis ng Isang Ina" | Chef Hasset Go | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Richard | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang | Joseph | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga" | Young Manny Villar | GMA Network |
| 2021 | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Guest Performer & Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Mister na Walang Misis" | Benjie Abad-Seña | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2007 | Ang Cute ng Ina Mo | Jojo | Star Cinema VIVA Films |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Junior | VIVA Films |
| 2012 | Guni-Guni | Paolo Lopez | GMA Films Regal Films |
| 2013 | Sana Dati | Andrew Cesario | Cinemalaya Quantum Films GMA Films |
| 2013 | Islands | The Astronaut | Cinema One Originals |
| 2014 | The Trial | Paco Sequia | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Lt. Manuel L. Quezon | Artikulo Uno Productions Quantum Films |
| 2015 | Gayuma | Mike | Artikulo Uno Productions |
| 2016 | Dagsin | Young Justino Razon | Atom & Anne Mediaworks, Cinemalaya |
| 2017 | Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted | Jag | OctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment Productions, GMA Films |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Manuel L. Quezon | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA Studios |
| TBA | Quezon | Manuel L. Quezon | Artikulo Uno Productions TBA Studios |

## Accolades

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Award | Work/Nominee | Result |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | Great Shape Award | — | Won |
| 2017 | 12th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | Himself for "Naririnig Mo Ba" by Julie Anne San Jose | Nominated |