Benjie Paras, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Benjie Paras

Filipino basketball player

Date of Birth: 02-Oct-1968

Place of Birth: Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Profession: actor, comedian, basketball player, television actor

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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.