Benjie Paras

Benjie Paras
Paras in 2010
Personal information
Born (1968-10-02) October 2, 1968 (age 56)
Caloocan, Rizal, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Beda (Manila)
CollegeUP
PBA draft1989: 1st round, 1st overall
Selected by the Formula Shell
Playing career1989–2003
PositionCenter
Career history
As player:
1989–2002Shell Turbo Chargers
2002–2003San Miguel Beermen
As coach:
2012–2019San Beda (assistant)
2019–2020UP (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As assistant coach:

Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Beijing team

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.