| Jersey No. | 9 |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Personal Info | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Born | August 22, 1981 Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Height | 6 ft. 3 in. |
| Weight | 190 lbs. |
| College | De La Salle University |
| Career Highlights | |
| Draft | 13th overall, 2008 by Air21 Express |
| Pro Career | 2008 – present |
| Also played for | Burger King Whoppers (2008-2009) |
Pocholo Iñigo Villanueva or better known as Cholo Villanueva (Born on August 22, 1981 Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines) is a former Filipino Professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He last played for the Burger King Whoppers. He was drafted thirteenth overall by the Air21 Express in the 2008 PBA Draft. From 2001-2007, he played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP where he won a championship in 2007 and was named co-Finals MVP with JV Casio.
Barangay Ginebra traded Paul Artadi, Rafi Reavis, and the rights to 2009 8th pick overall Chris Timberlake for Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Celino Cruz, and Paolo Bugia of Purefoods. Burger King acted as the conduit team, trading Cholo Villanueva to Ginebra and acquiring the rights to 2009 Rookie draft eighteenth pick Orlando Daroya and future picks. However, he was waived by the Gin Kings.[1]
| Preceded by Jojo Duncil |
UAAP Men's Basketball Finals Most Valuable Player Season 70 (2007) (with JV Casio) |
Succeeded by Nonoy Baclao |
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