Alec Mapa
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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 Broadwayproduction of M. Butterfly. He later gained notoriety for the roles of Adam Benet in Half & Half and Suzuki St. Pierre in Ugly Betty which are his best known roles. He is also known for his recurring role as Vern in Desperate Housewives. He co-hosted with Calpernia Addams the Logo network reality dating game show Transamerican Love Story. He is currently recurring in the role of Renzo in Switched at Birth.
Known for
Credits
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
as Claude
Marley & Me (2008)
as Jorge
Chick Fight (2020)
as Chuck
Playing by Heart (1998)
as Lana
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (2011)
as Gill Samms
Queen Bees (2021)
as Lito Santos
Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
as Yasu Wade
Connie and Carla (2004)
as Lee / N'Cream
Beethoven's Treasure Tail (2014)
as Simon
A New Life (1988)
as Sybil
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
ClearMind (2024)
as Gary
Who's Your Daddy? (2004)
as Nat-San Wang
Tru Loved (2008)
as Mr. Bushnell
Grand-Daddy Day Care (2019)
as Ned Tooley
My Favorite Girlfriend (2022)
as Hal
Dirty Laundry (2006)
as Daniel
Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas (2023)
as Jeffrey
Baby Steps (2023)
as Dr. Nguyen
Going Down in La-La Land (2011)
as Alec Mapa
A Very Sordid Wedding (2017)
as Marty Wells
Hard Pill (2005)
as Protester
The Housewives of the North Pole (2021)
as Xander
The Year of Spectacular Men (2018)
as Overzealous Casting Director
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change (2000)
as Ho Chi Minh
Annul Victory (2009)
as Self
The Substance of Fire (1996)
as New Receptionist
Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997)
as Damien Vasquez
Black Briefs (2012)
as Simon
Such Good People (2014)
as Rigzang Wangchuk
Half-Share (2011)
Actor
Another Coffeehouse Chronicles Movie (2022)
as Felix
Silver Fox (—)
Actor
Supermom's Daughter (1987)
as Peng
Just Swipe (2022)
as Miles
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart (1994)
as Hal Trask
I Fell in Love with Santa (—)
as Art
Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy (2014)
as Himself
Winner Takes All (2011)
as Simon
Fifty & Over Club (2015)
as Phillip
Home (1990)
as John the Student
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam (2010)
as Himself - Comedian
The Brain That Cried Wolf (2025)
as Dr. Jeff