Alec Mapa
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 realit...
Known For
Filmography
The Brain That Cried Wolf
2025
as Dr. Jeff
ClearMind
2024
as Gary
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Baby Steps
2023
as Dr. Nguyen
Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas
2023
as Jeffrey
Marriage of Inconvenience
2023
as Claude
Just Swipe
2022
as Miles
Another Coffeehouse Chronicles Movie
2022
as Felix
My Favorite Girlfriend
2022
as Hal
Dr. Jackie
2022
as Alec Mapa
Inventions That Changed History
2022
as Self - Comedian
The Villains of Valley View
2022
as Mr. Tennyson
The Housewives of the North Pole
2021
as Xander
Queen Bees
2021
as Lito Santos
The Sherry Vine Variety Show
2021
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
2021
as Dr. Tony Lee
Chick Fight
2020
as Chuck
Stars in the House
2020
as Self
Danger Force
2020
as Jack Frittleman
Grand-Daddy Day Care
2019
as Ned Tooley
Doom Patrol
2019
as Steve Larson / Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man
The Year of Spectacular Men
2018
as Overzealous Casting Director
A Very Sordid Wedding
2017
as Marty Wells
Falling for Angels
2017
as Himself
Raven's Home
2017
as Norman
Kocktails With Khloé
2016
as Self
Successful People
2016
as Max
Not Today, Bianca
2016
as Hollywood Christmas Parade producer
Fifty & Over Club
2015
as Phillip
Beethoven's Treasure Tail
2014
as Simon
Such Good People
2014
as Rigzang Wangchuk
Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy
2014
as Himself
Jane the Virgin
2014
as Aguilar
black-ish
2014
as Neil
Henry Danger
2014
as Jack Frittleman
Mom
2013
as Milo
Devious Maids
2013
as Jerry
Black Briefs
2012
as Simon
Baby Daddy
2012
as Todd
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Special Guest
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
2011
as Gill Samms
Going Down in La-La Land
2011
as Alec Mapa
Half-Share
2011
Winner Takes All
2011
as Simon
Switched at Birth
2011
as Renzo
2 Broke Girls
2011
as Lawrence
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Murferion (voice)
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
2010
as Himself - Comedian
Worst Cooks in America
2010
as Self - Contestant
Annul Victory
2009
as Self
The Great Debate
2009
JONAS L.A.
2009
as Shiraki
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Special Guest
Marley & Me
2008
as Jorge
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as Claude
Tru Loved
2008
as Mr. Bushnell
Transamerican Love Story
2008
Heartland
2007
as Teddy DeSilva
Rules of Engagement
2007
as Restaurant Manager
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
2007
as Uncle Bakla (voice)
Dirty Laundry
2006
as Daniel
Help Me Help You
2006
Ugly Betty
2006
as Suzuki St. Pierre
Hard Pill
2005
as Protester
Numb3rs
2005
as Clerk
Wisecrack
2005
Connie and Carla
2004
as Lee / N'Cream
Who's Your Daddy?
2004
as Nat-San Wang
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Vern
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
I'm with Her
2003
as Henry Liu
Half & Half
2002
Half & Half
2002
as Adam Benet
Baby Bob
2002
as Brian
Some of My Best Friends
2001
as Vern Limoso
Alias
2001
as NSC Techie
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change
2000
as Ho Chi Minh
Playing by Heart
1998
as Lana
GayVN Awards
1998
as Self - Host
Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer
1997
as Damien Vasquez
The Substance of Fire
1996
as New Receptionist
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Ike Yee
Murder One
1995
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
1994
as Hal Trask
Friends
1994
as Housekeeper
Melrose Place
1992
as Jeweler
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as Perry
Home
1990
as John the Student
Law & Order
1990
as Brian Yoshimara
Seinfeld
1989
as Paul
A New Life
1988
as Sybil
Bright Lights, Big City
1988
as Yasu Wade
Supermom's Daughter
1987
as Peng
The Cosby Show
1984
as Wretched Fan