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Alec Mapa

Actor, Writer, ProducerBorn July 10, 1965 (60 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Chick Fight
  • Queen Bees
  • Real Husbands of Hollywood
  • A Very Sordid Wedding
  • Such Good People
  • Baby Steps
  • Just Swipe

Known For

  • Connie and Carla
  • Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
  • Chick Fight
  • Queen Bees
  • Half & Half
  • ClearMind
  • Beethoven's Treasure Tail
  • Tru Loved
  • Baby Steps
  • Some of My Best Friends
  • The Housewives of the North Pole
  • Transamerican Love Story
  • My Favorite Girlfriend
  • Just Swipe
  • Not Today Bianca
  • Spy Game

Alec Mapa Filmography

2025
Apophis 2029 · as Chip Butterfield
2024
The Potwins (TV Series) · as Gary
2024
ClearMind · as Gary
2023
2023
Frasier (2023) (TV Series) · as Thomas
2023
Baby Steps · as Dr. Nguyen
2023
Marriage of Inconvenience (2023) (TV Series) · as Claude
2022
2022
The Villains of Valley View (TV Series) · as Mr. Tennyson
2021
2021
2021
NCIS: Hawai'i (TV Series) · as Dr. Tony Lee
2021
Queen Bees · as Lito Santos
2021
2020
2020
Danger Force (TV Series) · as Jack Frittleman
2019
Team Kaylie (TV Series) · as Gerald
2019
Grand-Daddy Day Care · as Ned Tooley
2019
Doom Patrol (TV Series) · as Steve Larson / Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man
2017
The Year of Spectacular Men · as Overzealous Casting Director
2017
The Rich and the Ruthless (TV Series) · as Tip
2017
Raven's Home (TV Series) · as Norman
2017
2016
Not Today Bianca (TV Series) · as Hollywood Christmas Parade Producer
2016
Successful People (TV Series) · as Max
2015
Scream Queens (TV Series) · as Lynn Johnstone
2014
2014
Jane the Virgin (TV Series) · as Aguilar
2014
Coffee House Chronicles (TV Series) · as Felix
2014
black-ish (TV Series) · as Neil
2014
Henry Danger (TV Series) · as Jack Frittleman
2014
Such Good People · as Rigzang Wangchuk
2013
The Thundermans (TV Series) · as Cutest Baby Judge
2013
Mom (TV Series) · as Milo
2013
Devious Maids (TV Series) · as Jerry
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood (TV Series) · as Tony Kwan
2012
Dog with a Blog (TV Series) · as Emcee
2012
Major Crimes (TV Series) · as Nurse
2012
Baby Daddy (TV Series) · as Todd
2012
Black Briefs · as Simon
2011
2 Broke Girls (TV Series) · as Lawrence
2011
Switched at Birth (TV Series) · as Renzo
2011
2011
Bob's Burgers (TV Series) · as Murferion (voice)
2009
The Fresh Beat Band (TV Series) · as Laughing Dance Master
2009
Jonas (TV Series) · as Shiraki
2008
Marley & Me · as Jorge
2008
2008
Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly (TV Series) · as Pilot Contestant (2008)
2008
Tru Loved · as Mr. Bushnell
2008
2007
2007
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (TV Series) · as Uncle Bakla (voice)
2007
Heartland (2007) (TV Series) · as Teddy Desilva
2007
Rules of Engagement (TV Series) · as Restaurant Manager
2006
Ugly Betty (TV Series) · as Suzuki St. Pierre
2006
Help Me Help You (TV Series)
2006
Dirty Laundry · as Daniel
2005
Wisecrack (TV Series)
2005
Hard Pill · as Protester
2005
Numb3rs (TV Series) · as Clerk
2004
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) · as Vern
2004
Connie and Carla · as Lee / N'cream
2004
Significant Others (TV Series) · as Parent #1
2003
I'm With Her (TV Series)
2002
Who's Your Daddy? · as Nat-San Wang
2002
Half & Half (TV Series) · as Adam Benet
2002
Baby Bob (TV Series) · as Brian
2001
Alias (TV Series) · as Nsc Techie
2001
Some of My Best Friends (TV Series) · as Vern Limoso
2000
1998
Playing by Heart · as Lana
1997
Dharma & Greg (TV Series) · as Trina
1997
Spy Game (TV Series) · as Andy Shawn
1996
The Substance of Fire · as New Receptionist
1996
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (TV Series) · as Sammy Choi
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show (TV Series) · as Ike Yee
1995
Murder One (TV Series)
1994
Friends (TV Series) · as Housekeeper
1994
M.A.N.T.I.S. (TV Series) · as Troy
1994
1993
NYPD Blue (TV Series) · as Angela
1993
Key West (TV Series) · as Philip
1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series) · as Perry
1992
Flying Blind (TV Series) · as Lucas
1992
Melrose Place (TV Series) · as Jeweler
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV Series) · as Nguyen
1990
Law & Order (TV Series) · as Brian Yoshimara
1989
Seinfeld (TV Series) · as Paul
1988
Roseanne (TV Series) · as Kyle
1988
Bright Lights, Big City · as Yasu Wade
1988
A New Life · as Sybil
1984
The Cosby Show (TV Series) · as Wretched Fan
1972
The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Peng
1964
Another World (TV Series) · as Pasham

2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution · as Self (archive Footage) (uncredited)
2022
Dr. Jackie (TV Series) · as Alec Mapa
2022
Inventions That Changed History (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian
2021
2020
Face to Face with David (TV Series) · as Self
2017
Falling for Angels (TV Series) · as Himself
2016
Kocktails with Khloé (TV Series) · as Self
2014
Candidly Nicole (TV Series) · as Self
2014
Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy · as Himself
2013
Hello Ross (TV Series) · as Self - Correspondent
2013
The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self
2013
Showville (TV Series) · as Self
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2012
UnCabaret (TV Series) · as Self
2011
Lidia Celebrates America (TV Series) · as Self
2011
Dance Moms (TV Series) · as Self
2011
2010
RuPaul's Drag U (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2010
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam · as Himself - Comedian
2010
Worst Cooks in America (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Lopez Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2004
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self
1997
The View (TV Series) · as Self
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - 'meal Or No Meal' Judge

2014
Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy · as Executive Producer

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