Tricia Santos (volleyball)
| Patricia Mae Santos | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nationality |
 Filipino |
| Born | May 18, 1995 |
| Hometown | Davao City, Philippines |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| College(s) | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
| Volleyball information | |
| Position | Open Hitter |
| Current club | CSB Lady Blazers |
| Tricia Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Patricia Mae Santos May 18, 1995 Mandaluyong, Philippines |
| Education |
Ateneo de Davao University (2008–2012, high school) University of Sto. Tomas (2012–2015) De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (2015-present) |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer, VJ, Dancer, Athlete |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2010–2012) |
| Website |
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Tricia Santos (born Patricia Mae Santos) is a Filipina volleyball player, actress, and TV host. She started her career as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 3 in 2010. She later become volleyball player and played for the UST Growling Tigers for the UAAP Season 76 and later join the CSB Lady Blazers for the NCAA Season 91. Santos also appeared in FHM Philippines' "#NewCrush" (Japanese Gravure style) section (formerly the "Online Babe" section) in March 2015, which eventually as a fan favorite but did not reach into the top 100 which won by Jennylyn Mercado, which led into controversy.[1][2]
Personal life
Santos was born in Mandaluyong City on May 18, 1995, but she grew up in Davao City. She is the older sister of CJ also an athlete.[3] She attended Ateneo de Davao University. She took BS Psychology in University of Sto. Tomas. Her friends are Jake Vargas and Julie Anne San Jose, both from GMA. She also compared to the controversial model Alyzza Agustin, fellow volleyball player Cha Cruz and Japanese Gravure model Saaya Irie. In 2015, she move to De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.
Career
Television career
She was on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 from day 1 until she was evicted on day 63. During her tenure as a housemate she was always bullied by her co-housemates, which was one of the most controversial editions of PBB Teen.[4] Santos is linked to Ivan Dorschner and James Reid. After she was evicted, she joined Mariel Rodriguez to host the afternoon edition of PBB Teen. Later in 2010 she joined the short-lived teen-oriented show Shoutout! with some co-housemates, specifically the Thursday group with Dorschner. On her interview on PEP.ph, although she focuses her career in volleyball, Santos didn't not close her door to return on acting.[5]
Volleyball career
Santos was a varsity player for Ateneo de Davao University in high school. In 2013 she joined the UST Lady Tigresses with Carmela Tunay; her first game was against the UE Lady Warriors on December 14, 2013, but her team did not advance in the playoffs.[6] In the next season her team was defeated by FEU Lady Tamaraws in a wildcard round for the semifinal round, due to her surgery on her appendix, which she cannot play for that season.[7] As she transfer to De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2015 school year, she joins Lady Blazers volleyball team.
Clubs
- Ateneo de Davao University High School Volleyball team
- UST Lady Tigresses (UAAP, 2013–15)
- CSB Lady Blazers (NCAA, 2015–present)
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Housemate | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Shoutout! | Host/Performer | |
| 2011 | Maynila | GMA |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Note |
| 2015 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Not Included | Won by Jennylyn Mercado |
References
- ↑ Gonzales, Gelo (March 16, 2015). "Tricia Santos - FHM's #NewCrush March 2015". FHM Philippines. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ↑ "WATCH: Ex-'PBB' teen Tricia Santos goes sexy for FHM". ABS-CBNnews.com. March 16, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ↑ Landas, Bjorn (May 8, 2014). "Palaro alum Tricia Santos happy volleyball is getting proper attention". Rappler. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Eslove evicted from PBB; new teen housemate in". ABS-CBNnews.com. April 30, 2010. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ↑ Tuazon, Nikko (7 May 2015). "Former PBB Teen housemate Tricia Santos opens up about depression; wants to focus on career as an athlete". PEP.ph. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ↑ Jugado, Michael Angelo (May 8, 2013). "Tricia Santos goes back to her first love". Rappler. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ↑ Dionisio, Mac (November 25, 2014). "After going through surgery, UST spiker Tricia Santos vows to bounce back quick". Rivals.ph. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
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