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Alec Mapa

Comedian | * 07/10/1965 (58) | San Francisco, California (United States of America (USA))
Alejandro "Alec" Mapa (born July 10, 1965) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He got his first professional break when he was cast to replace B. D. Wong for the role of Song Liling in the Broadway production of M. Butterfly. He gained recognition for roles such as Adam Benet on Half & Half, Suzuki St. Pierre on Ugly Betty and Vern on Desperate Housewives. Mapa recurred as Renzo on Switched at Birth. Mapa co-hosted the Logo network reality dating game show Transamerican Love Story with Calpernia Addams in 2008. In 2013, he debuted in his own one-man show, Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy, which was made into a concert film and premiered on Showtime in 2015. ()
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Alejandro"Alec"Mapa(born July 10, 1965) is anAmericanactor, comedian and writer.He got his first professional break when he was cast to replaceB.D. Wongfor the role of Song Liling in theBroadwayproduction ofM. Butterfly. He later gained notoriety for the roles of Adam Benet inHalf & Halfand Suzuki St. Pierre inUgly Bettywhich are his best known roles. He is also known for his recurring role as Vern inDesperate Housewives. He co-hosted withCalpernia Addamsthe Logo network reality dating game showTransamerican Love Story. He is currently recurring in the role of Renzo inSwitched at Birth.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Kids & Family

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An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going ...

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

PG-13

2008 | 2.9/5 | 1h 53min
Comedy, Action
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A sexy, romantic comedy about modern couples coming together in funny and unexpected ways. Paul and Hannah discover that even after 40 years of marriage, they can still learn some very surprising thin ...

Playing by Heart

R

1998 | 3.4/5 | 2h 1min
Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
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A newly married couple who, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, t ...

Marley & Me

PG

2008 | 3.6/5 | 1h 55min
Comedy, Kids & Family
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Some of My Best Friends is an American sitcom shown on CBS from February 28 until April 11, 2001. The series was inspired by the film Kiss Me, Guido. ...

Some of My Best Friends

Certification unknown

2001 | 3.2/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy
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Movies with Alec Mapa as Actor(34)

as Gary2024 ClearMind
2023 Marriage of Inconvenience
as Miles2022 Just Swipe
as Felix2022 Another Coffee House Chronicles Movie
as Hal2022 My Favorite Girlfriend
as Xander2021 The Housewives of the North Pole
as Lito Santos2021 Queen Bees
as Chuck2020 Chick Fight
as Overzealous Casting Director2018 The Year of Spectacular Men
as Marty Wells2017 A Very Sordid Wedding
as himself2014 Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy
as Rigzang Wangchuk2014 Such Good People
as Simon2014 Beethoven's Treasure Tail
as Simon2012 Black Briefs
as Gill Samms2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
as Simon2011 Winner Takes All
as himself2011 Going Down in LA-LA Land
2011 Half-Share
as Himself - Comedian2010 Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
as himself2009 Annul Victory
as Mr. Bushnell2008 Tru Loved
as Claude2008 You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Jorge2008 Marley & Me
as Daniel2006 Dirty Laundry
as Protester2005 Hard Pill
as Nat-San Wang2004 Who's Your Daddy?
as Lee / N'Cream2004 Connie and Carla
as Ho Chi Minh1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change
as Lana1998 Playing by Heart
as New Receptionist1996 The Substance of Fire
as Hal Trask1994 Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
as Sybil1988 A New Life
as Yasu Wade1988 Bright Lights, Big City
as Peng1987 Supermom's Daughter

TV Shows/Series with Alec Mapa as Actor(40)

as Mr. Tennyson2022 The Villains of Valley View
as Self - Comedian2022 Inventions That Changed History
as Dr. Tony Lee2021 NCIS: Hawai'i
2021 The Sherry Vine Variety Show
as Jack Frittleman2020 Danger Force
as Steve Larson / Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man2019 Doom Patrol
as himself2017 Falling for Angels
as Norman2017 Raven's Home
as Hollywood Christmas Parade producer2016 Not Today, Bianca
as himself2016 Kocktails With Khloé
as Max2016 Successful People
as Aguilar2014 Jane the Virgin
as Milo2013 Mom
as Todd2012 Baby Daddy
as Renzo2011 Switched at Birth
as Lawrence2011 2 Broke Girls
as Murferion (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
as Shiraki2009 JONAS L.A.
as Self - Judge2009 RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Special Guest2009 RuPaul's Drag Race
2008 Transamerican Love Story
2007 Heartland
as Restaurant Manager2007 Rules of Engagement
as Suzuki St. Pierre2006 Ugly Betty
2006 Help Me Help You
2005 Wisecrack
2005 Numb3rs
2004 Desperate Housewives
2003 I'm with Her
as himself2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2002 Half & Half
as Adam Benet2002 Half & Half
as Vern Limoso2001 Some of My Best Friends
1996 The Jamie Foxx Show
1995 Murder One
as The Housekeeper1994 Friends
1992 Melrose Place
as Brian Yoshimara1990 Law & Order
as Paul1989 Seinfeld
1984 The Cosby Show

Movies with Alec Mapa as Crew(1)

Production/Executive Producer2014 Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.alecmapa.com
Full Name: Alec Mapa
Born: Saturday, 07/10 1965 (July) in San Francisco, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 58 years + 292 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Educated at: Circle in the Square Theatre School, George Washington High School
Other names for Alec Mapa (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"알렉 마파"
Alec Mapa frequently works together with these people:
David Herman (73x, Actor)
Larry Murphy (47x, Actor)
Brooke Dillman (37x, Actress)
Larry David (31x, Actor)
Melissa Bardin Galsky (24x, Actress)
Norman Brenner (24x, Actor)
Brian Huskey (16x, Actor)
Deck McKenzie (13x, Actor)
Lindsey Stoddart (12x, Actress)
Rob Huebel (11x, Actor)
Edward D. Murphy (11x, Actor)
Stewart Wade (7x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:194333, Added: 07/20/2018, Last updated: 04/21/2024