Kobe Paras’ Mother, Jackie Forster Bio: Sons, Age, Ex-Husband, Net Worth, Movies, Current Husband, Acting Career

Jackie Forster is a Filipino actress recognized for her performances in films such as First Time… Like a Virgin! (1992), Teenage Mama (1993), Geron Olivar (1994), and Tusong Twosome (2001).

Throughout her career, she has established herself in the Philippine film industry with a diverse range of roles.

Additionally, she is known as the mother of Kobe Paras, a prominent Filipino professional basketball player who last played as a small forward for Altiri Chiba in Japan’s B2 League, standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds.

Profile

• Full Name: Jackie Forster
• Stage Name: Jackie Forster
• Born: 21 November, 1979
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Filipino actress
• Height: 1.68m
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: Mickey Ferriols
• Spouse: Benjie Paras (m. 1994–2003), Michel Franken
• Children: Kobe Paras, Andre Paras
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Jackie Forster was born on November 21, 1979, in Manila, Philippines.

Details about her parents have not been publicly disclosed.

She has a sibling named Mickey Ferriols.

While it is likely that she received formal education, specific information regarding her academic background is not available.

Jackie Forster is of Filipino-American ethnicity, though her religious affiliation has not been publicly revealed.

Career

Jackie Forster began her acting career in the early 1990s, making her debut in the 1992 film First Time… Like a Virgin!.

She quickly gained recognition for her roles in a variety of Filipino films throughout the decade, including Teenage Mama (1993), Geron Olivar (1994), and Tusong Twosome (2001).

Her performances in both drama and comedy established her as a well-known presence in the Philippine film industry.

In addition to her work in movies, Jackie appeared in television projects such as Kakabakaba (2000) and Sanggano’t Sanggago (2001).

She also took part in the final season of Survivor Philippines, demonstrating her versatility beyond acting.

Although details about her career remain relatively limited, she is widely recognized for her contributions to Filipino entertainment over the years.

Jackie Forster is also known as the mother of Kobe Paras, a prominent Filipino professional basketball player.

Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds, Paras plays the small forward position and has represented the Philippines in both the national team and the national 3×3 team.

After initially committing to UCLA, he played college basketball at Creighton University before transferring to Cal State Northridge and eventually joining the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP.

Kobe is the son of Philippine Basketball Association legend Benjie Paras.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jackie_forster

Personal Life

Jackie Forster was married to former basketball player and actor Benjie Paras from December 18, 1994, until their divorce in 2003, and they have two children together, Andre and Kobe Paras.

After their separation, she married Michel Franken, an expatriate employed by a multinational company, with whom she has three children: Jared, Caleigh, and Yohan.

Jackie and Michel have been together since 2007, celebrating over a decade of marriage, during which she has expressed deep appreciation for his love and support.

Filmography

• First Time… Like a Virgin! (1992)
• Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt depektibs (1992)
• Teenage Mama (1993)
• Michael and Madonna (1993)
• Dino… Abangan ang susunod na… (1993)
• Mga s’yanong parak (1993)
• Simula ng walang hanggan (1993) – TV Movie
• Geron Olivar (1994)
• Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy (1994)
• Tusong Twosome (2001)
• Sanggano’t ‘sanggago (2001)
• Sa huling paghihintay (2001)
• Huwag mong ubusin ang bait ko! (2000)
• Kakabakaba (2000) – TV Series
• Survivor Philippines (2008–2011) – TV reality show

Net Worth

Jackie Forster’s net worth is estimated to range between $1 million and $5 million, primarily earned through her extensive career in the Philippine film and television industry.

Her income is derived from acting roles, endorsements, and various appearances connected to her work in show business