Marcelino Benito Biography
Marcelino Benito is a renowned American award-winning journalist working as a reporter and weekend anchor at KHOU 11 in Houston, TX. He joined the station in February 2014 after previously working as a reporter and fill-in anchor for two years (February 2012 to February 2014) at KGUN-TV (Tucson, Arizona).
Marcelino Benito Age
Benito is 38 years old as of 2026; he was born on May 9, 1988, in Houston, Texas. He celebrates his birthday on May 8 every year.
Marcelino Benito Height / Measurements
Benito is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is equivalent to 175 cm.
Marcelino Benito Wife / Children
Benito is married to his wife, Rafaella Azevedo Benito. The couple got engaged in March 2017 in Rio de Janeiro. The couple tied the knot in September 2018, and 2026 marks their 8th wedding anniversary. Together, they have two children: a daughter called Emma, born on January 18, 2022, and a son called Mateo, born on April 30, 2025.
Marcelino Benito Family / Relatives
Benito’s mom passed away on April 10, 2023, after suffering from Alzheimer’s. He manages to keep information about his dad and brother out of the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available.
Marcelino Benito Education
Benito earned his high school diploma at Cypress Falls High School. He later enrolled at Northwestern University – Medill School of Journalism, where he graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Marcelino Benito Career
Benito serves as a reporter and weekend anchor at KHOU 11 in Houston, Texas. He has been part of the KHOU 11 News team since February 2014. As a reporter, he covers a wide range of stories, from breaking news to in-depth features. His KHOU work also includes international assignments, such as reporting from Germany on the future of Houston’s Astrodome, and covering Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Prior to joining KHOU 11, Benito spent two years (February 2012 to February 2014) reporting on major stories at KGUN-TV (Tucson, Arizona) as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Among his notable coverages include the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy that killed 19 firefighters (the deadliest U.S. firefighting incident since 9/11), and the killing of Genna Ayup, which led to changes in Arizona law after exposing a legal loophole. While at the station, Benito earned two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and two Rocky Mountain Emmy nominations for border and feature reporting.
Before that, he had a memorable time at KMSB-TV (Tucson, Arizona), working as a weekend reporter. Here, he reported live from the University of Arizona Medical Center during the 2011 mass shooting that nearly killed Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. His earlier roles were at WLNS-TV (Lansing, Michigan) and at El Mundo (Madrid, Spain), where he reported internationally for one of Spain’s major newspapers. Benito has also taken on major assignments, including covering Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S.–Mexico border and traveling to Germany to report on the future of Houston’s iconic Astrodome.
Recognition | Honors
Marcelino Benito’s work has been consistently recognized with some of the most respected honors in broadcast journalism, including two Lone Star Emmy Awards for general assignment reporting, and he was named the Texas Associated Press Best TV Reporter in 2016. He has also been honored with Texas AP Awards for deadline editing. Off-screen, Benito enjoys traveling the world, working out, hitting the courts for hours of tennis, trying new restaurants, and checking out new movies.
Marcelino Benito Salary
Benito receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Marcelino Benito Net Worth
Throughout Benito’s career as a journalist, he has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 Million to $5 Million.
Marcelino Benito KHOU 11
Benito works with KHOU 11, where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Chita Craft
- Len Cannon
- Kim Castro
- Mia Gradney
- Chris Ramirez
- Ilona Carson
- Jason Bristol
- Ron Treviño
- David Paul
- Scott Schaffer (WNEP)
Marcelino Benito Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Benito is active on his social media accounts. He has about 5.6k followers on his Facebook Page @Marcelino Benito KHOU, about 4.1k followers on his Twitter account @MarcelinoKHOU, and around 1.6k followers on his Instagram account @marcelinobenitotv.