DASHING and debonair Javier “Javi” Lopez-Benitez (Javi Benitez) is a new add on in the Kapamilya Star Magic Circle batch 2019.

He is among the 16 new faces that are up to occupy the television and big screen in the world of show business in the coming days.

Javi Benitez is the eldest son of outgoing Negros Occidental 3rd District Congressman Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez and Nikki Lopez-Benitez.

Javi took up political science and computer science courses in Santa Clara University in California.

He studied elementary (2008) and high school (2012) in Xavier University.

Javi is a sportsman. He plays badminton and is a football varsity. He is also a go-kart racer who competed for the Asian Karting Open Championships.

His dad Albee said that he wants his son to follow his dreams.

Javi also goes with his dad in the 3rd District. He helps him during activities and events in Negros Occidental.

He also loves to stay in their vacation home at Bantug Punong (Fishpond) in Victorias City along with his sister Bettina.