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