Two generations of Filipinos know who Benjie Paras is, whether from his 14-year-long basketball career or from his even longer three-decade-long career in the entertainment industry.
They don't just know Benjie Paras either. They also know his famous offspring - Andre and Kobe Paras, his sons from his first marriage to Jackie Forster. As they've grown up, Andre and Kobe have pursued the two different halves of Benjie's life. Kobe is currently playing for the Japanese team Niigata Albirex BB and also played for the UP Fighting Maroons like Benjie, while Andre has had a 13-year career as a star in the Kapuso Network, where he is currently part of the cast of Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
But Benjie Paras' family extends beyond his famous sons. After his marriage with Jackie Forster ended, he went on to marry Lyxen Diomampo, a former preschool teacher and commercial model. This marriage produced two more sons, Riley and Sam, as well as his first daughter, Georgia.
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Other than his daughter Georgia, this photo is practically Benjie Paras' whole family, from Andre and Kobe to Sam and Riley.
Benjie Paras' mixed family celebrates holidays like Christmas together.
Benjie Paras and his family welcomed the year 2016 together, even while his son Kobe was attending high school in the United States.
Andre and Kobe Paras share a close bond and are willing to play it up for the camera, as shown in this photo.
The bond between Andre and Kobe has been strong since they were young children.
Even as a baby, Andre Paras had a close connection with his dad Benjie.
Despite his busy basketball and show business career back then, Benjie Paras made sure to spend time with his two sons.
Benjie Paras definitely has a strong bond with his son Andre Paras.
Benjie Paras may have retired from basketball, but his son Kobe Paras is continuing his basketball legacy.
Andre and Kobe Paras don't just have a bond with each other, but also with their half-brothers Sam and Riley.