Alec Mapa
Born
July 10, 1965 (59 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, 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 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.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2024
ClearMind
Gary
2024
Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas
Jeffrey
2023
Baby Steps
Dr. Nguyen
2023
Marriage of Inconvenience
2023
Marriage of Inconvenience
Claude · (3 episodes)
2023
Dr. Jackie
Alec Mapa · (1 episode)
2022
My Favorite Girlfriend
Hal
2022
The Villains of Valley View
Mr. Tennyson · (1 episode)
2022
Another Coffee House Chronicles Movie
Felix
2022
Inventions That Changed History
Self - Comedian · (6 episodes)
2022
Just Swipe
Miles
2022
The Housewives of the North Pole
Xander
2021
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
Dr. Tony Lee · (1 episode)
2021
Queen Bees
Lito Santos
2021
The Sherry Vine Variety Show
(1 episode)
2021
Chick Fight
Chuck
2020
Danger Force
Jack Frittleman · (1 episode)
2020
Stars in the House
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Doom Patrol
Steve Larson / Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man · (3 episodes)
2019
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Ned Tooley
2019
The Year of Spectacular Men
Overzealous Casting Director
2018
Falling for Angels
Himself · (6 episodes)
2017
Raven's Home
Norman · (1 episode)
2017
A Very Sordid Wedding
Marty Wells
2017
Not Today, Bianca
Hollywood Christmas Parade producer · (2 episodes)
2016
Successful People
Max · (1 episode)
2016
Kocktails With Khloé
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Fifty & Over Club
Phillip
2015
Jane the Virgin
Aguilar · (1 episode)
2014
Beethoven's Treasure Tail
Simon
2014
black-ish
Neil · (1 episode)
2014
Henry Danger
Jack Frittleman · (4 episodes)
2014
Such Good People
Rigzang Wangchuk
2014
Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy
Himself
2014
Mom
Milo · (1 episode)
2013
Devious Maids
Jerry · (4 episodes)
2013
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Self - Special Guest · (2 episodes)
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2012
Baby Daddy
Todd · (1 episode)
2012
Black Briefs
Simon
2012
2 Broke Girls
Lawrence · (1 episode)
2011
Half-Share
2011
Switched at Birth
Renzo · (8 episodes)
2011
Going Down in La-La Land
Himself
2011
Winner Takes All
Simon
2011
Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
Gill Samms
2011
Bob's Burgers
Murferion (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
Himself - Comedian
2010
The Great Debate
(6 episodes)
2009
Annul Victory
Self
2009
JONAS L.A.
Shiraki · (1 episode)
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Special Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Marley & Me
Jorge
2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Claude
2008
Tru Loved
Mr. Bushnell
2008
Transamerican Love Story
(8 episodes)
2008
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Uncle Bakla (voice) · (2 episodes)
2007
Heartland
(1 episode)
2007
Rules of Engagement
Restaurant Manager · (1 episode)
2007
Ugly Betty
Suzuki St. Pierre · (27 episodes)
2006
Help Me Help You
(1 episode)
2006
Dirty Laundry
Daniel
2006
Hard Pill
Protester
2005
Numb3rs
(1 episode)
2005
Wisecrack
(14 episodes)
2005
Desperate Housewives
Vern · (5 episodes)
2004
Connie and Carla
Lee / N'Cream
2004
Who's Your Daddy?
Nat-San Wang
2004
I'm with Her
(1 episode)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Half & Half
(1 episode)
2002
Half & Half
Adam Benet · (63 episodes)
2002
Alias
NSC Techie · (1 episode)
2001
Some of My Best Friends
Vern Limoso · (7 episodes)
2001
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change
Ho Chi Minh
2000
Playing by Heart
Lana
1998
GayVN Awards
Self - Host · (9 episodes)
1998
The Substance of Fire
New Receptionist
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
Ike Yee · (1 episode)
1996
Murder One
(2 episodes)
1995
Friends
Housekeeper · (1 episode)
1994
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
Hal Trask
1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Perry · (1 episode)
1992
Melrose Place
Jeweler · (1 episode)
1992
Law & Order
Brian Yoshimara · (1 episode)
1990
Seinfeld
Paul · (1 episode)
1989
Bright Lights, Big City
Yasu Wade
1988
A New Life
Sybil
1988
Supermom's Daughter
Peng
1987
Silver Fox
The Cosby Show
Wretched Fan · (1 episode)
1984