Michele Gumabao is currently signed to the Creamline Cool Smashers of the Premier Volleyball League, and has previously played for teams in the Philippine Super Liga.
29 Facts About Michele Gumabao
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Michele Gumabao was named "Best opposite spiker" seven times in her professional career and was the Finals MVP in the 2016 Shakey's V-League Reinforced Conference.
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Michele Gumabao played collegiate volleyball for the De La Salle Lady Spikers, winning the UAAP title three consecutive times.
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Michele Gumabao was named "Best blocker" twice and as co-captain of the team, she was named Finals MVP in her last season.
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Michele Gumabao has appeared on television as a sports analyst, and was a celebrity housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: All In, where she lasted for 57 days.
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Michele Gumabao was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe in 2018, and represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe later that year, placing in the top fifteen.
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Actor-politician Dennis Roldan is her father, while actor Marco Gumabao is her brother.
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Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao was born in San Mateo, California, on September 2,1992.
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Michele Gumabao studied in School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City before going to De La Salle University, where she was a consistent dean's lister.
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In October 2013, Michele Gumabao graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in marketing management.
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Michele Gumabao is the daughter of former PBA player and actor Dennis Roldan, the sister of actor Marco Gumabao, and the cousin of TV anchor Gretchen Fullido.
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Michele Gumabao was a member of the women's volleyball team of De La Salle University for four years, during which the team won three consecutive championship titles in the UAAP.
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Michele Gumabao was two-time Best Blocker in seasons 73 and 74 and the Finals Most Valuable Player in season 75.
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Michele Gumabao did not play in her final year of eligibility in the UAAP after her graduation.
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Michele Gumabao did not play at the start of the tournament because she joined the Pinoy Big Brother show.
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On January 11,2017, Michele Gumabao announced her departure from the Pocari Sweat franchise following her decision not to renew her contract due to a falling out with the team management.
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Michele Gumabao joined Creamline Cool Smashers in March 2018 for the Premier Volleyball League along with Alyssa Valdez, Jia Morado and her former college teammate, Mel Gohing.
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In January 2016, Michele Gumabao joined the Adamson University Lady Falcons as an assistant coach for UAAP Season 78.
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Michele Gumabao participated in ABS-CBN's Kapamilya All-Star Volleyball Game, which was held on October 6,2013.
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In January 2016, Michele Gumabao joined ABS-CBN Sports+Action as a game analyst for NCAA Season 91 volleyball.
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Michele Gumabao was evicted on Day 57 on June 22,2014.
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On January 16,2018, it was confirmed that Michele Gumabao will be competing at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant.
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Michele Gumabao represented the Philippines in the Miss Globe 2018 beauty pageant.
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Michele Gumabao won the Miss Social Media and Dream Girl awards while finishing at the top 15.
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Michele Gumabao represented Quezon City at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant, the first edition of Miss Universe Philippines.
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Michele Gumabao has endorsed the sanitary napkin brand, Modess and she endorses Toby's Sports, one the Philippines' top sports retail establishments, along with basketball player James Yap and Azkals goalkeeper, Neil Etheridge.
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In January 2016, Michele Gumabao became a brand ambassador of Akari lighting products.
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Michele Gumabao is a convenor of the women's group Magdalena Mission: Alagang Ate.
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Michele Gumabao is the group's advocate for women's psychosocial empowerment and mental health.