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. 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.

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

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