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.
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Personal life
Gumabao was born in San Mateo, California, on September 2, 1992. 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.
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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. She was two-time Best Blocker, in the UAAP Season 73 and 74, and the Finals Most Valuable Player in the UAAP Season 75. Gumabao did not play in her final year of eligibility in the UAAP after her graduation from De La Salle University.
In 2013, she played in the Philippine Super Liga for the PCSO Bingo Milyonaryo Puffins. In 2014, she joined the AirAsia Flying Spikers for the 2014 All-Filipino Conference. 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, Gumabao resumed playing for AirAsia, helping the team to a fourth-place finish in the tournament. In the 2014 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference, she played for the Generika Lifesavers, 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.
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. A week later, she joined the new volleyball team United VC for their participation in the 2017 season of the PSL.
Coaching
In January 2016, Gumabao joined the Adamson University Lady Falcons as an assistant coach for UAAP Season 78.
Clubs
- PCSO Bingo Milyonaryo Puffins (2013)
- AirAsia Flying Spikers (2014)
- Generika Lifesavers (2014)
- Philips Gold Lady Slammers (2015-2016)
- Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors (2016)
- COCOLIFE Asset Managers (2017)
- Creamline Cool Smashers (2018)
Awards
Individuals
- UAAP Season 73 "Best Blocker"
- UAAP Season 74 "Best Blocker"
- UAAP Season 75 "Finals Most Valuable Player"
- 2015 Philippine Super Liga All-Filipino "Best Opposite Spiker"
- 2015 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix "1st Best Opposite Spiker"
- Shakey's V-League 13th Season Open Conference "Best Opposite Spiker"
- Shakey's V-League 13th Season Reinforced Conference "Best Opposite Spiker"
- Shakey's V-League 13th Season Reinforced Conference "Finals Most Valuable Player"
Television
Gumabao plans on pursuing a career in Marketing or television hosting.
In 2013, she served as a Shakey's V-League analyst. 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. On March 20, 2013, she also appeared on ABS-CBN's gag show, Banana Nite in the segment Ihaw Na!. 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. 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. 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.
On March 18, she was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas - Globe 2018.
Miss Globe
She will now represent the Philippines in the Miss Globe 2018 pageant.
Endorsements
She has endorsed the sanitary napkin brand, Modess and she also endorses Toby's Sports, one the Philippines sports retail establishments, along with basketball player James Yap and Azkals goalkeeper, Neil Etheridge.
In January 2016, Gumabao became a brand ambassador of Akari lighting products.
Filmography
Television
Notes
References
External links
Source of article : Wikipedia
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