Michele Gumabao

Michele Gumabao
Personal information
Full name Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao
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 Creamline Cool Smashers
Number 19
Career
YearsTeams
2013PCSO
2014AirAsia
2014Generika
2015–2016Philips Gold / Pocari Sweat
2017Cocolife
2018Creamline

Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao (born September 2, 1992) is an American born Filipino volleyball player, TV personality and beauty queen. 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. She was crowned as Miss Globe Philippines 2018.

Personal life

Gumabao was born in San Mateo, California, 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 was a member of the women's volleyball team of De La Salle University 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 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 for 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 (later known as the Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors), where she was named team captain.[12]

In January 11 2017, 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.[13] A week later, she joined the new volleyball team United VC for their participation in the 2017 season of the PSL.[14]

Gumabao now currently plays for Creamline Cool Smashers in Premier Volleyball League alongside with Alyssa Valdez, Jia Morado and her former college teammate, Mel Gohing.

Coaching

In January 2016, Gumabao joined the Adamson University Lady Falcons as an assistant coach for UAAP Season 78.[15]

Clubs

Awards

Individuals

Television

Michele Theresa Gumabao
Born Michele Theresa Gumabao
(1992-09-02) September 2, 1992
San Mateo, California, United States
Education De La Salle University
Occupation Volleyball player
Model
Title Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major
competition(s)		 Binibining Pilipinas 2018
(Winner-Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018) Miss Globe 2018 (TBA)

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

In 2013, she served as a Shakey's V-League analyst.[16] 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.[17][18] On March 20, 2013, she also appeared on ABS-CBN's gag show, Banana Nite in the segment Ihaw Na!.[19] 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.[20] 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.[21] She was evicted on Day 57 on June 22, 2014.

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas

On January 16, 2018, it was confirmed that Gumabao will be competing at the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant.[22]

On March 18, she was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas - Globe 2018.[23]

Miss Globe

She will now represent the Philippines in the Miss Globe 2018 pageant.[23]

Endorsements

She has endorsed the sanitary napkin brand, Modess[24] and she also endorses Toby's Sports, one the Philippines sports retail establishments, along with basketball player James Yap and Azkals goalkeeper, Neil Etheridge.[25]

In January 2016, Gumabao became a brand ambassador of Akari lighting products.[26]

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

    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. ↑ Rola, Alyssa (11 January 2017). "Michele Gumabao announces Pocari Sweat exit". Rappler. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
    14. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (17 January 2017). "College rivals Michele Gumabao, Denden Lazaro team up for new PSL club United VC". Spin. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
    15. ↑ Badua, Snow (29 January 2016). "Gumabao, Macatangay bring winning mentality to Lady Falcons as assistant coaches". Spin. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
    16. ↑ Villanueva, Kristina (29 September 2013). "Michele graces Sports Digest October cover". Tempo. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
    17. ↑ "Lady Eagles, Lady Spikers guest on 'GGV'". ABS-CBN News. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
    18. ↑ "GGV Pics of Fille Cainglet Gretchen Ho, Michelle Gumabao and Yeye". Ballers Pinas. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
    19. ↑ "La Salle's Michelle Gumabao grilled on 'Ihaw Na!'". ABS-CBN News. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
    20. ↑ "WATCH: Gumabao, Ho at All-Star Volleyball game". ABS-CBN News. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
    21. ↑ "Meet the new housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother'". ABS-CBN News. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
    22. ↑ "FULL LIST: Official Top 40 candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2018". ABS-CBNnews.com. January 16, 2018.
    23. 1 2 "Michele Gumabao to represent PH in Miss Globe 2018".
    24. ↑ Zarate, Noel (17 May 2013). "Volleybelles now endorsers: their time has finally come". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
    25. ↑ Zarate, Noel (25 September 2013). "Michele Gumabao bares all: the story behind the controversial "nude" photos". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
    26. ↑ Badua, Snow (29 January 2016). "Gumabao, Macatangay bring winning mentality to Lady Falcons as assistant coaches". Spin. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
    Awards and achievements
    Preceded by
    Cha Cruz    		 UAAP Women's Volleyball Finals MVP
    Season 75    		 Succeeded by
    Alyssa Valdez
    Preceded by
    Nelda Ibe    		 Binibining Pilipinas-Globe
    2018    		 Succeeded by
    Incumbent
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