Michele Gumabao

Michele Theresa Gumabao[fn 1]
Personal information
Nationality Filipino
Born (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992
San Mateo, California, United States
Hometown Philippines
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 63 kg (139 lb)
College(s) De La Salle University
Volleyball information
Position Opposite Hitter
Current club Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors (SVL)
Number 7
Career
YearsTeams
2013PCSO
2014AirAsia
2014Generika
2015-2016Philips Gold
2016Pocari Sweat

Michele Theresa Gumabao (born September 2, 1992) is an American born Filipino volleyball player and television personality. She was a co-captain of the De La Salle University women's volleyball team, the Lady Spikers, in 2012-2013. She is the camp director of the Alaska Volleyball Powercamp.

Personal life

Gumabao was born in San Mateo, California[fn 1], on September 2, 1992.[1][2] She studied in School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City before entering De La Salle University, where she was a consistent Dean's Lister. On October 2013, Gumabao graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in marketing management from De La Salle University.[3]

Volleyball career

Gumabao joined the De La Salle Lady Spikers and played for the team for four years (2010-2013), during which, the team won three consecutive championship titles in the UAAP.[4] She was two-time Best Blocker, in the UAAP Season 73 and 74,[4] and the Finals Most Valuable Player in the UAAP Season 75.[5] Gumabao did not to play in her final year of eligibility in the UAAP after her graduation from De La Salle University.[6]

In 2013, she played in the Philippine Super Liga for the PCSO Bingo Milyonaryo Puffins.[7] In 2014, she joined the AirAsia Flying Spikers for the 2014 All-Filipino Conference.[8] Gumabao did not play at the start of the tournament because she joined the Pinoy Big Brother show. After her eviction from Pinoy Big Brother: All-In on June 22, 2014,[9] Gumabao resumed playing AirAsia, helping the team to a fourth-place finish in the tournament.[10] In the 2014 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference, she played for the Generika Lifesavers,[11] which took over the AirAsia team. For the 2015 Philippine Super Liga season, she joined the Philips Gold Lady Slammers, where she was named team captain.[12]

Coaching

In January 2016, Gumabao joined the Adamson University Lady Falcons as an assistant coach for UAAP Season 78.[13]

Clubs

Individuals

Television

Michele Gumabao
Born Michele Theresa Gumabao[fn 1]
(1992-09-02) 2 September 1992
Quezon City, Philippines
Education De La Salle University
Occupation Actress, Singer, VJ, Dancer, Athlete
Years active 2012–present
Agent Star Magic

Gumabao plans on pursuing a career in Marketing or television hosting.

In 2013, she served as a Shakey's V-League analyst.[14] On March 17, 2013, she appeared on ABS-CBN's talk show, Gandang Gabi Vice with her teammate, Mika Reyes and two members of their rival school's team, the Lady Eagles, Fille Cainglet and Gretchen Ho.[15][16] On March 20, 2013, she also appeared on ABS-CBN's gag show, Banana Nite in the segment Ihaw Na!.[17] She participated in ABS-CBN's Kapamilya All-Star Volleyball Game which was held on October 6, 2013. The event is part of the network's 60th anniversary celebration.[18] In 2014, she became a Star Magic talent.

In January 2016, Gumabao joined ABS-CBN Sports+Action as a game analyst for NCAA Season 91 volleyball.

Pinoy Big Brother: All In

On April 27, 2014, Gumabao entered the Pinoy Big Brother house as one of the celebrity housemates along with Jane Oineza, Alex Gonzaga and Daniel Matsunaga in its 11th season which features adults, teens and celebrities.[19] She was evicted on Day 57 on June 22, 2014.

Endorsements

She has endorsed the sanitary napkin brand, Modess,[20] and is the new endorser of Toby's Sports, one of the country's leading sports retail establishments, along with basketball player James Yap and Azkals goalkeeper, Neil Etheridge.[21]

In January 2016, Gumabao became a brand ambassador of Akari lighting products.[22]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Network Notes
2013 Shakey's V-League (Season 10) GMA News TV Analyst (Open Conference)
Sports Pilipinas GMA News TV Contributor
2014 Sports Pilipinas GMA News TV Contributor
Pinoy Big Brother: All In ABS-CBN Housemate
2016 NCAA Season 91: volleyball tournament ABS-CBN Sports+Action Analyst

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Michele Gumabao was born in the United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Imperial.

References

  1. ↑ "Michelethere Imperial Gumabao". FamilySearch. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Icamen, Pinky s. (9 June 2013). "Michele Gumabao - Belle of the ball". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Zarate, Noel (20 March 2013). "Michele Gumabao: the reluctant volleybelle". Yahoo! Sorts. sportZtackle. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  4. 1 2 Jerusalem, Dan (11 June 2013). "Gumabao relinquishes last UAAP season". The LaSallian. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (6 March 2013). "Finals MVP plum pleasant surprise for Gumabao". Spin. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Jugado, Michael Angelo (17 May 2013). "Gumabao won't play in the UAAP anymore, but..". Rappler. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  7. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (12 July 2013). "Gumabao big as PCSO hits jackpot at last". Spin. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "Petron takes NU star with top pick in Superliga draft". ABS-CBN. Manila, Philippines. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Quintos, Patrick (23 June 2014). "Jayme, Michele evicted from 'PBB'". ABS-CBN. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  10. ↑ Reyes, Marc Anthony (14 July 2014). "AirAsia, PLDT gain PSL Final Four". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  11. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (26 November 2014). "Generika gets big boost in morale ahead of semis with win over top seed Petron". Spin. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  12. ↑ Escarlote, Mark (18 March 2015). "PSL Team Preview: Philips Gold Lady Slammers". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  13. ↑ Badua, Snow (29 January 2016). "Gumabao, Macatangay bring winning mentality to Lady Falcons as assistant coaches". Spin. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  14. ↑ Villanueva, Kristina (29 September 2013). "Michele graces Sports Digest October cover". tempo.com.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  15. ↑ "Lady Eagles, Lady Spikers guest on 'GGV'". ABS-CBN News. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  16. ↑ "GGV Pics of Fille Cainglet Gretchen Ho, Michelle Gumabao and Yeye". Ballers Pinas. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  17. ↑ "La Salle's Michelle Gumabao grilled on 'Ihaw Na!'". ABS-CBN News. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  18. ↑ "WATCH: Gumabao, Ho at All-Star Volleyball game". ABS-CBN News. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  19. ↑ "Meet the new housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother'". ABS-CBN News. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  20. ↑ Zarate, Noel (17 May 2013). "Volleybelles now endorsers: their time has finally come". ph.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  21. ↑ Zarate, Noel (25 September 2013). "Michele Gumabao bares all: the story behind the controversial "nude" photos". ph.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  22. ↑ http://www.spin.ph/volleyball/news/gumabao-macatangay-join-lady-falconsbench
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