Benjamin Alves

Vince Saldaña (2006–2009) In 2006, Alves went to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career. 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. He also starred on teleseryes 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. Alves left show business in 2009 to continue his studies. In a press interview, he revealed initial plans to pursue a master's degree, but ultimately decided to stay in the entertainment industry. 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. His first movie under Regal Films and GMA Films was Guni-Guni, playing as Paolo Lopez, the love interest of actress Lovi Poe. He also appeared in the GMA Films entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, Coño Problems. In August 2012, Alves was announced as part of the cast for the Philippine adaptation of the 2007 K-drama series Coffee Prince, 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

Television shows

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