Benjamin Samat Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Career, TV Shows, Instagram, Football

Benjamin Samat, better known as Benji, is a French reality television figure, former football trainee, model, entrepreneur, and social media influencer.

He first caught public attention in 2013 on La Belle et ses princes presque charmants, and went on to feature prominently in the popular Les Marseillais franchise.

Profile

• Full name: Benjamin Stéphane Laurent Samat
• Nickname: Benji
• Date of birth: January 16, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Marseille, Bouches‑du‑Rhône, France
• State of origin: Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d’Azur
• Nationality: French
• Profession: Reality TV participant, model, influencer, entrepreneur
• Height: 1.70 m
• Weight: 73 kg
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Jeremy Samat (brother)
• Spouse: Maddy Burciaga (married September 6, 2024, in France, and civil wedding February 2024 in Dubai)
• Children: Andrea Samat (son, born September 28, 2024)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: French with Italian and Spanish roots
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and education

Benjamin Samat is now 33 years old. He was born on January 16, 1992, in Marseille, in the south of France.

He spent his childhood in a family with at least one known brother, Jeremy.

Though specific details about his parents are not available, he holds Italian and Spanish heritage.

His early ambition was football: he spent four years in the youth academy of Olympique de Marseille, progressing from U17 to U19 before leaving around 2010.

Personal Life

Benji had been in several relationships that became public through his reality TV presence: ex‑partners include Trystana Creusy, Mélanie Dedigama, Camille Froment, the El Himer twins (Marine and Océane), Alix Desmoineaux, and Hillary Vanderosieren.

His relationship with Maddy Burciaga began in September 2020, officially announced on October 18, 2020.

The couple became engaged during filming of Les Marseillais au Mexique, later moving in together and relocating to Dubai in 2020 alongside his friend Florent André.

They legally wed at the French embassy in Dubai in February 2024 and celebrated a family wedding in September 2024.

Their son, Andrea, was born September 28, 2024.

Career

Initially on track to become a professional footballer through Marseille’s academy, Benjamin transitioned into reality television in 2013 with La Belle et ses princes presque charmants.

His appearance in Les Princes de l’Amour (seasons 1 and 2) and multiple editions of Les Marseillais (Rio 2014, Australia 2018, Asian Tour 2019, Caraïbes 2020, Dubai 2021, Mexique 2022) further cemented his status.

He competed in Moundir et les Apprentis Aventuriers 3 (2018) and featured on Tattoo Confessions 2.

He left Les Marseillais during their Australian season for personal commitments.

Beyond TV, he co‑founded clothing brand Ozmoa and fitness coaching platform Fitaya, and has built a significant career on social media platforms.

Net worth

Benjamin Samat’s net worth is estimated at $5 million. Benjamin has generated income from television appearances, brand collaborations, social media influence, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Ozmoa and Fitaya.

Social Media

• Instagram: @benji_samat
• TikTok: @benji_samat
• Twitter/X: @Benji_lpdla
• YouTube: Benji Samat
• Twitch: benji_samat

Filmography

• Les Marseillais (TV series 2014)
• Les Apprentis Aventuriers (TV series 2018)
• Les Princes de l’amour (2014)
• Talk to Me (short film 2020)