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Benjie Paras Biography
Benjie Paras is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 2, 1968 in Santa Mesa, Metro Manila, Philippines. Basketball player and actor who is known as”The Tower of Power and has won Two PBA MVP awards, as well as The PBA Rookie of the Year award in 1989.
He as well as boxer He and boxer Manny Pacquiao starred in the TV sitcom Show Me da Danny. starred in the TV sitcom Show Me da Danny.
Drafted by the Shell Turbo Chargers in 1989, Paras, aptly nicknamed “The Tower of Power”, played in the PBA with ball-handling, powerful rebounding, deft mid-range shooting, well-timed shot blocks and the uncanny ability for inside scoring. Although Shell did not win any titles that season, these abilities overshadowed even the most skilled of players and because of these he not only took Rookie of the Year, but also became its Most Valuable Player. Paras, as of 2017, is the only PBA player to have done this feat.
Paras was also selected to play in the 1990 Asian Games Basketball Team that won the silver medal, coming up short against China in the gold-medal match.
He divorced his first wife Jackie Forster in 2003, and had one son named Riley and his wife Lyxen Diomampo.
| Name | Benjie Paras |
| First Name | Benjie |
| Last Name | Paras |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | October 2 |
| Birth Year | 1968 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Mesa |
| Home Town | Metro Manila |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Lyxen Diomampo , Jackie Forster |
| Children(s) | Kobe Paras, Andre Paras, Sam Paras, Riley Paras |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1992, Paras and the rejuvenated Turbo Chargers now with Leo Isaac, and Rey Cuenco led Shell to another title, winning it over the San Miguel Beermen. After the 1992 title, Paras and Shell would show inconsistencies as it flirted to the cellars in several occasions. This was also capped with a controversy back in 1993 when Paras sat out for one conference after a contract dispute with Shell that prompted him to demand a trade deal to rival team Anejo Rhum. But after Shell rejected trade offers for their prized center, he decided to concentrate on his movie and TV career. After Paras came back to the team in the 1993 PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the team never made to the Finals until the 1996 Commissioner’s Cup, thanks in part to import Kenny Redfield and supporting casts Peter Naron, Richie Ticzon, Victor Pablo, Jojo Lim etc. in 1996 and battled the grandslam seeking Alaska Aces, then known as the Alaska Milkmen in an unbelievable seven-game series which Alaska won. Paras was also a contender to win the MVP in the 1996 season of the PBA.
Benjie Paras Net Worth
Benjie Paras is one of the richest Basketball Player from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benjie Paras's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His birthplace was Venancio Johnson Paras from the Philippines.
Not only is he famous for his talents on the court, but he also was also a part of a variety of TV shows like My Guardian Abby, Fantastic Man as well as Got to Believe.
Venancio Johnson Paras, Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season (1989). As its star center, Paras led the Shell Turbo Chargers to championship titles. He is also an assistant coach for the San Beda Red Lions.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1999, Paras dominated the Filipino-American laden PBA by leading Shell to another Finals appearance, this time against Tanduay Rhum Makers bannered by Fil-Am Eric Menk and the deported Sonny Alvarado. Paras held his own against the two taller, stronger and more athletic Fil-Ams as he led Shell to another title winning it 4-2. That would be Paras’ last title, as his team was unable to stop the San Miguel Beermen in the title showdown for the Commissioner’s Cup. Paras would win his 2nd MVP since 1989.
For his last three years, injuries plagued his playing career and it was so bad he only saw action in 44 games from 2000 to 2002. Paras retired at age 34 before the opening of 2003 season. However, he returned later in the year, suiting up for San Miguel Beer before retiring once again at season’s end.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Benjie Paras height 6 ft 4 in Benjie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1990, Paras would lead Shell to their first Open Conference title by defeating Anejo Rhum in a championship series that finished in 6 games, the climax featured a walk out by Anejo players. In 1991, Shell and Ginebra would meet again in the Finals of the Reinforced Conference. Paras and the Turbo Chargers seemed poised to beat the Gins once again after taking a commanding 3-1 lead, but the Gins made a dramatic rally and coming back from the 3-1 deficit and winning the title in a classic Game 7 encounter that featured Rudy Distrito’s game winner.
Paras retired in 2003, ending his 14-year career with the Philippine Basketball Association and became an actor. He recently played for NBA Asia Challenge in 2011 with his fellow former and current PBA Stars and NBA Stars.
Who is Benjie Paras Dating?
According to our records, Benjie Paras married to Lyxen Diomampo , Jackie Forster . As of December 1, 2023, Benjie Paras’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Benjie Paras. You may help us to build the dating records for Benjie Paras!Paras played in a total of 574 games in his career. Not counting the 2002 campaign, he collected 10,322 points, 4,402 rebounds, 1,822 assists, 1,323 blocks and 221 steals.
Facts & Trivia
Benjie Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Benjie Paras celebrates birthday on October 2 of every year.
He has acted in local films and television shows. He appeared in Narito Ang Puso Ko, his first drama series on GMA Network, he also appeared in a former sitcom, Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita, a weekly sitcom by GMA and also starred in Encantadia, as the Ascano barbarian, Wahid. He was also the host of ABC’s local version of Guinness Book of Records. He also flexed his acting muscles by playing offbeat roles in Lupin (as Richard Gutierrez’s gay inmate) and Fantastic Man (as one of Mark Herras’ villains). In late 2007, he became one of main casts in Ramon “Bong” Revilla’s movie, Resiklo, which is an entry in Metro Manila Film Festival. He was also the main host for the short-lived late night ABC 5 game show, WinWinWin. On November 2007, he was cast as one of the fictional characters for Richard Gutierrez’s former fantaserye on GMA 7, Kamandag, as Haring Dinggol, king of the human-apes. Paras recently finished his GMA 7 comedy teleserye, Adik Sa’Yo with Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal. Benjie Paras also worked with boxer Manny Pacquiao in a GMA 7 Sitcom, Show Me Da Manny. Paras was back again on GMA Telebabad for the role as a villain in a recent drama-fantaserye, The Last Prince. Benjie returns to comedy via a reality comedy show, Ang Yaman ni Lola. Benjie returns once again in a 1st Christmas reality show and is now included in a newest GMA 7 Christmas reality show, Puso Ng Pasko: Artista Challenge which he was a challenger. Benjie returns to drama again via Bantatay which he plays Jace Ventura, a pet detective. Benjie is now on his former show a horror-comedy anthology, Spooky Nights Presents: The Ringtone. Benjie returns to comedy again and his 4th fantaserye Alice Bungisngis And Her Wonder Walis in 2012.
Is Benjie Paras a good basketball player?
| Selected by the Formula Shell | |
| Playing career | 1989–2003 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
Who is Benjie Paras wife?
Wife
How old is Benjie Paras?
53 years (October 2, 1968)
Where is Kobe Paras now?
Kobe Paras joins Japan B. League, signs with Niigata Albirex BB.
Who is the PBA legend?
| College | University of the East |
| PBA draft | 1975 / Elevated |
| Selected by the Toyota Comets | |
| Playing career | 1967–1998 |
