Don Benjamin

Quick Facts

Birth Name Donald Benjamin Walls
Birth Date May 5, 1987 (Age 34)
Birth Place Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birth Sign Taurus
Gender Male
Other Names Don Benjamin
Parent(s) Donald Walls
Sibling(s) Brook Walls
High School Brooklyn Center High School
College Did not attend
Education High school graduate
Profession Model, Actor, TV personality
Active Years 2013- Present
Country United States of America
Nationality American
Height 6 feet 1 inch
Weight 76 kg
Eye colour Hazel
Hair colour Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Relationship Engaged
Spouse(s) Unmarried
Girlfriend(s)/ Fiance Liane Valenzuela
Children No
Tattoos Yes
Social Media Handles
Net worth $20 million

Don Benjamin was born on May 5, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois, USA; his zodiac sign is Taurus, and he is of American nationality. He is a model, reality TV personality, and vocalist best known for appearing in the 20th season of the reality TV show “America’s Next Top Model.” He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and works as a model.

How much is the Net worth of Don Benjamin?

The estimated net worth of Don Benjamin is believed to be close to $20 million as of 2023.

Don Benjamin — Joyce Charat
Don Benjamin in a car. Via Joyce Charat

Early childhood and education

Don grew up in Chicago’s South Side area, which is noted for its violent activity and poverty. He grew up involved in minor criminal activities but was never a member of a gang, and because his mother wanted to get him away from that kind of life, the two moved to Florida, where they stayed for a short time before moving to Mississippi, and then to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Don graduated from high school.

He became interested in music while in high school, listening to musicians and bands such as Boyz II Men, Jay Z, and Jagged Edge, and then taking up rapping himself, expecting to become famous one day. Also, he was also physically active since he played basketball for his high school team and eventually became its captain.

What is the Professional Career of Don Benjamin?

Don moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 18, to become a model after sending his photos to many modelling agencies. However, he did not achieve widespread attention until 2013, when he began participating in The CW’s “America’s Next Top Model” reality show. Don made it through the first 12 episodes before being removed, and he was ranked eighth overall.

He became a famous model as a result of the show since he was invited to pose for famous companies such as Guess, Pink Dolphin, and Tillys shortly after the show ended. Two years later, he was cast as a guest on “America’s Next Top Model,” where he was a member of Team Marvin. In 2014, he made his television series debut in “The Insider,” which aired on CBS, and in 2015, he appeared in “Minay TV.”

All American Boy: Meet the model and influencer Don Benjamin | HUNGER TV
Don Benjamin, a model. Via HUNGER TV

In 2017, he competed in the VH1 horror reality series “Scared Famous,” winning and donating the $100,000 grand prize to the charity group Peace over Violence. Don is also a rapper who got his start in 2012 when he worked with Photronique on her song “Across the Sky.” In the same year, he released his first single “Real,” then in October 2014, he collaborated with Eric Bellinger on Don’s “Jealous.”

His third single, “Tonight,” was released in September 2015, and two of his tracks, “Touch My Body” and “Hit the Snooze,” were released in 2016. His debut extended play, “M.P.L.S. – EP,” was released on February 22, 2018, and included five songs, including “Doin Something,” “Plane Jane,” and “Hometown.”

Don is also a social media celebrity, having over 2.2 million followers on Instagram and approximately 22,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, which he began on May 2, 2011.

Relationship Status: Who is Don Benjamin currently dating?

Don began dating Liane Valenzuela in 2015 after meeting on the internet. Liane was immensely famous at the time on the Musical.ly website, where users uploaded their 8-second lip-syncing videos. On October 31, 2017, the two recorded their romance by starting their “Forever Us” YouTube channel, which now has around 200,000 followers and eight million views across all of their videos. Their first video was titled “Welcome To Our Channel,” and it discussed why they started the channel as well as their relationship.

Don Benjamin with his girlfriend(Source-Pinterest)

They released their song “No One” in January 2018. which was then included on Don’s debut Extended Play Liane Valenzuela was born on August 22, 1986, in San Jose, California, USA – her zodiac sign is Leo, and she is of American nationality. She is a social media celebrity, singer, and model best known for her Instagram (4.5 million followers) and YouTube channel.

She was physically active throughout high school, participating in gymnastics, basketball, and cheerleading. Also, she aspired to be a singer and was later signed by Brand X. She was a star on both the Musical.ly and Vine platforms before they were shut down, so she moved to the TikTok platform, where she has since become a star. She has appeared in various films, including 2016’s “Missing Heart” and 2018’s “Bad Escorts.”

Hobbies and other pursuits

Don has been a lover of the film industry since he was a teenager, and he continues to attend auditions in the hopes of becoming an actor. Marlon Brando, Heath Ledger, and Julianne Moore are among his favourite performers and actresses, while his favourite films include “The Dark Knight,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and “Kingsman: The Golden Circle.”

Interview: Don Benjamin Talks Modelling, Music And His Career In An  Exclusive Interview With Linda Bella. - OTSMAGAZINE
Don has been a lover of the film industry since he was a teenager. Via OTAMAGAZINE

He is physically active, going to the gym four to five times per week and practising kickboxing for two years. He is a tremendous basketball lover, and his favourite team is the Los Angeles Lakers.

Don is a big fan of tattoos, and he’s had virtually his entire body inked over the years. He is a tremendous vehicle fan, with Mercedes and BMW as his favourite brands, and he loves big cars (jeeps) over little ones. Don enjoys travelling in his spare time, and he frequently posts photos from his excursions to his Instagram account.

Body Measurement: How tall is he?

Don has a 32-year-old. He is 6ft 1ins (1.85m) tall with short black hair and blue eyes, weighs roughly 180lbs, and stands 6ft 1ins (1.85m) tall with short black hair and blue eyes (82kgs).

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