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Benjie Hutchison
Benjie is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Benjie Paras (born 1968), Filipino actor, comedian, basketball player, and coach * Benjie E. Wimberly (born 1964), American writer and politician {{Given name ...
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Benjie Paras
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. Early career High school Paras played with the San Beda Red Cubs together with Ronnie Magsanoc and Eric Altamirano. Collegiate Paras played for the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP. In 1986, the UP Fighting Maroons won the championship. Paras played with Magsanoc, Altamirano, Joey Guanio, and future UP champion head coach Goldwin Monteverde under the guidance of Joe Lipa. Professional career Shell Turbo Chargers (1989–2002) Drafted by the Shell Turbo Chargers in 1989, Paras, aptly nicknamed "The Tower of Power" ...
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