Javier Miguel Biography: Awards, Girlfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Films

Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez is a Filipino actor, television host, and politician who first appeared on screen as a co-host of ANC’s Game Changer alongside his father in 2015, demonstrating a natural ease behind the camera.

He went on to take supporting roles in series such as The General’s Daughter and Walang Hanggang Paalam before landing his first lead film part in Kid Alpha One (2020).

In 2022, at just 27 years old, he was elected the youngest mayor of Victorias City, Negros Occidental, bringing his on-screen confidence into public service.

Profile

• Full name: Javier Miguel Lopez Benitez
• Nickname: Javi
• Date of birth: October 8, 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Quezon City, Philippines
• State of origin: Metro Manila
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Actor, television host, politician
• Height: 6′0″ (183 cm)
• Parents: Father – Alfredo “Albee” Benitez; Mother – Dominique “Nikki” Lopez-Benitez
• Siblings: Sister – Bettina Marie Benitez
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single (confirmed breakup with Sue Ramirez in November 2024)
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Net worth: ₱50 million and ₱100 million PHP

Early Life and Education

Javi Benitez is now 31 years of age. He was born on October 8, 1994, in Quezon City, to businessman-turned-politician Alfredo “Albee” Benitez and Dominique “Nikki” Lopez-Benitez; his younger sister is Bettina Marie.

He attended Xavier School in San Juan City, graduating with honors in 2012, and went on to Santa Clara University in California, where he completed a major in Political Science and a minor in Computer Science in 2017.

Personal Life

Javi Benitez was in a high-profile relationship with actress Sue Ramirez from 2019 until they announced their breakup in November 2024. He has no children and remains unmarried, focusing his time between his duties as mayor and occasional acting projects.

Career

Javi made his television debut at age 14 as a junior host on Studio 23’s Sports Kidz in 2008, then paused showbiz to focus on his studies. He returned in 2015 as co-host of Game Changer on ANC, before being launched as one of Star Magic’s new faces in 2019.

Transitioning into acting, he appeared in The General’s Daughter (2019) and Magikland (2020), then landed the lead role in the action film Kid Alpha One (2020).

In 2022, he entered politics and was sworn in as mayor of Victoria’s City on June 29, championing youth-focused initiatives and environmental programs. His community projects have included charity surgical missions on his birthday in 2021 and a 30,000-tree planting drive on his 30th birthday in 2024.

Awards

• Under his leadership, Victoria’s City was honored with back-to-back Seal of Good Local Governance awards from the Department of the Interior and Local Government in 2021 and 2022.

Net Worth

Javi Benitez’s net worth is estimated between ₱50 million and ₱100 million as of 2025.

Social Media

• Instagram: @javibenitezzz
• X: @javibenitezph
• Facebook: Javi Benitez

Filmography

• Sports Kidz (2008) – Junior Host
• Game Changer (2015–2016) – Co-host
• The General’s Daughter (2019) – Actor
• Magikland (2020) – Actor
• Walang Hanggang Paalam (2020) – Actor
• Burado (2020) – Actor
• Kid Alpha One (2020) – Lead role
• Mayor of Victorias City (2022–present) – Public servant