Benjamín Rojas Pessi, born April 16, 1985, in La Plata, Argentina, is an acclaimed Argentine actor, singer, and musician.

Rising to fame at age 12 with the role of Yago in Cris Morena’s Chiquititas (1998), he gained international recognition as Pablo Bustamante in Rebelde Way (2002-2003), which spawned the pop-rock band Erreway with Camila Bordonaba, Felipe Colombo, and Luisana Lopilato.

Rojas starred in numerous Cris Morena productions, including Floricienta (2004-2005) and Alma Pirata (2006), as well as films such as Chiquititas: Rincón de luz (2001) and Erreway: 4 caminos (2004). He has also excelled in theatre, with roles in El otro lado de la cama (2016), Una semana nada más (2019), and Escape Room (2024).

In 2025, he appeared in the film Mazel Tov. Rojas, a passionate rugby enthusiast and supporter of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, lives in La Plata with his partner, Martina Sánchez Acosta, and their daughter, Rita, born in 2018.

Early Life & Education

Benjamín Rojas Pessi was born on April 16, 1985, in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is of Argentine-Italian descent, with his surname, Pessi, reflecting Italian roots common in Argentina due to historical immigration.

Raised in the Catholic faith, which aligns with the predominant religious culture in Argentina, Rojas grew up in a close-knit family in La Plata. His parents, Juan Carlos Rojas and Rosalinda Pessi, instilled in him a strong sense of community and cultural pride. His siblings are Juan Luis Rojas, Carlos María Rojas, and Milagros Rojas.

Rojas attended Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, a local sports club where he nurtured a lifelong passion for rugby. Details about his formal education, such as specific schools or further studies, are scarce, likely overshadowed by his early entry into acting.

At the age of 10, he began his career, landing a breakout role as Yago in Chiquititas by 1998, which catapulted him to fame at 12. This early start in Cris Morena’s productions defined his adolescence and set the stage for his multifaceted career in entertainment.

Career

Benjamín Rojas Pessi began his acting career at the young age of 10, gaining early fame as Yago in the hit Argentine telenovela Chiquititas (1998), produced by Cris Morena. By the age of 12, he had become a household name, and his popularity led to a role in the 2001 feature film Chiquititas: Rincón de Luz.

Rojas’ international breakthrough came with his role as Pablo Bustamante in the teen drama Rebelde Way (2002–2003), another Cris Morena creation. The show sparked the formation of the pop-rock band Erreway, where Rojas performed alongside Camila Bordonaba, Felipe Colombo, and Luisana Lopilato. The group released three hit albums—Señales (2002), Tiempo (2003), and Memoria (2004)—and starred in the 2004 film Erreway: 4 Caminos.

Continuing his strong collaboration with Cris Morena, Rojas took on leading roles in other popular series, including Franco Fritzenwalden in Floricienta (2004–2005), Cruz Navarro in Alma Pirata (2006), and Nicolás Bauer in the bilingual Disney-style series Jake & Blake (2009–2010). He later appeared in the romantic comedy Cuando Me Sonreís (2011) and the thriller series Lynch (2012–2013).

Rojas also built a successful career in theatre, with standout performances in stage productions like El Otro Lado de la Cama (2016), Una Semana Nada Más (2019), and Escape Room (2024). In 2025, he expanded into film again, starring in the feature Mazel Tov.

In addition to acting, Benjamín Rojas has remained active in music, first with Erreway and later pursuing solo projects. He has also worked occasionally as a model, showcasing his versatility across the entertainment industry.

With a career spanning over two decades, Rojas is recognized as one of the most enduring and beloved figures in Argentine entertainment, seamlessly blending success in television, film, theater, and music.

Personal Life

Benjamín Rojas Pessi was born on April 16, 1985, in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, making him 40 years old.

He stands at approximately 5’10” (1.78 m), a height that complements his athletic build, honed through his early involvement in rugby with Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. Rojas is not publicly documented as having been married.

Since 2011, he has been in a long-term relationship with Martina Sánchez Acosta, a television producer. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Rita Rojas, on December 21, 2018, with no further children reported.

Rojas was in a relationship with actress Camila Bordonaba, his co-star in Chiquititas and Rebelde Way, from 2001 to 2004, fueled by their on-screen chemistry. From 2005 to 2008, he dated actress and model María Del Cerro, with whom he was reportedly engaged before their separation.

A rumoured link with actress María Eugenia Suárez during Casi Ángeles remains unconfirmed and speculative. Since 2011, Rojas has been committed to Martina Sánchez Acosta.

Some sources, like Beat Crave, inaccurately claim Rojas has a son born in 2017 with Sánchez Acosta, but more reliable sources, including Wikipedia, confirm only a daughter, Rita, born in 2018.

Net Worth

Benjamín Rojas Pessi, born April 16, 1985, in La Plata, Argentina, has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.

His wealth stems primarily from his successful career as an Argentine actor, singer, and musician, notably through roles in Cris Morena’s Chiquititas (1998-2001), Rebelde Way (2002-2003), Floricienta (2004-2005), Alma Pirata (2006), and Jake & Blake (2009-2010), as well as films like Chiquititas: Rincón de luz (2001), Erreway: 4 caminos (2004), and Mazel Tov (2025).

His music career with the pop-rock band Erreway, which sold over 10 million albums worldwide, and his theatre work in productions like El otro lado de la cama (2016), Una semana nada más (2019), and Escape Room (2024) also contribute.

Some sources, such as PopularBio, claim a higher net worth of $27 million; however, this figure is inconsistent with more reliable estimates from InformationCradle, Beat Crave, and In4fp, which align with the $1-5 million range. Rojas’ modest lifestyle and focus on Latin American markets may explain the variance in estimates.

Filmography

TV Shows

Chiquititas (1998–2001) – Played Yago

Rebelde Way (2002–2003) – Played Pablo Bustamante

Floricienta (2004–2005) – Played Franco Fritzenwalden

Alma Pirata (2006) – Played Cruz Navarro

Jake & Blake (2009–2010) – Played Nicolás Bauer

Cuando me sonreís (2011) – Role not specified in sources

Lynch (2012–2013) – Role not specified in sources

Movies

Chiquititas: Rincón de luz (2001) – Played Yago

Erreway: 4 caminos (2004) – Played Pablo Bustamante

Mazel Tov (2025) – Role not specified in sources

Theater

El otro lado de la cama (2016) – Role not specified in sources

Una semana nada más (2019) – Role not specified in sources

Escape Room (2024) – Role not specified in sources

Discography

Music (with Erreway)

Señales (2002) – Album

Tiempo (2003) – Album

Memoria (2004) – Album

El Disco de Rebelde Way (2006) – Compilation album

Erreway en Concierto (2006) – Compilation album

Erreway presenta su caja recopilatoria (2007) – Compilation album

Vuelvo (2007, unreleased) – Planned album

Rojas also pursued solo music projects, though specific releases are not well-documented.