Benedict Campos is a Filipino television, film and theater actor, model and swimmer. He was born January 2, 1991, in

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, Philippines. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of

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Background

After graduating with a degree in political science in

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, Benedict Campos decided he was going to be an actor. When in college he appeared in a number of television commercials and when he got his diploma, Benedict became an actor. He met Betchay Nakpil, who agreed to become his official manager together with GMA Talent Development and Management Department (formerly GMA Artist Center). When

was holding auditions for its primetime series, ''

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'', Campos tried his luck and landed the coveted role of Cinderella's Prince Charming. Campos, a member of the varsity swim team from high school (

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) to college (

), said he would have been happy just to be in the cast. He couldn't believe he actually landed a major role. Campos admitted that he has no intention of becoming a lawyer, even in the future. His parents seem happy with his decision. Their son finished college and that's enough for mom and dad. The next year, Campos lay low in television series and become busy in a series of workshops and theatre via stage play ''

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'' where he played the role of Padre Salvi, a deceiving and scheming priest that will do everything to harvest the most forbidden of fruits, which is Maria Clara, the lady protagonist. The same year, 2011, he became part of

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’s 69 Cosmo Bachelor Bash. 2012, Campos became part of the movie '' My Kontrabida Girl'', which starred

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and

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and directed by Jade Castro; television series such as the hit primetime teledramas ''

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'' (cameo role) and '' Makapiling Kang Muli'', which he starred as

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’s younger brother; and the hit weekly teen-oriented drama '' Together Forever'' where he played the role of Ben Dizon.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Campos, Benedict Filipino male television actors 21st-century Filipino male actors Male actors from Makati 1991 births Living people De La Salle University alumni University Athletic Association of the Philippines players GMA Network (company) people Viva Artists Agency Filipino male film actors Filipino male swimmers 21st-century Filipino sportsmen