Ricci Rivero

Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero (Tagalog: [ˈɾɪtʃi ɾiˈvɛɾo];born on May 25, 1998) is a Filipino college basketball player for the UP Fighting Maroons of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Rivero played for the De La Salle Green Archers in his first two years in collegiate basketball.[1][2] His breakout performance in the UAAP Season 80 Men's Basketball Tournament earned him a spot in the Mythical Five and the Most Improved Player award.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Uy and the surname or paternal family name is Rivero.
Ricci Rivero
No. 25 – UP Fighting Maroons
PositionSmall forward
LeagueUAAP
Personal information
Born (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998
Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Career information
High schoolLa Salle Green Hills
CollegeDe La Salle University (2016–2018)
University of the Philippines (2019–present)

In April 2018, Rivero announced that he has left the De La Salle Green Archers to focus on Gilas Pilipinas. In May 2018, it was revealed that Rivero has transferred to be part of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. Rivero is expected to suit up in UP starting in season 82 of the UAAP.

He is also an actor who first featured in the MMFF film Otlum.

Life and career

Born and raised in Ilagan, Isabela Province, Rivero moved to Manila to complete his secondary education at La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong. In 2016, Rivero joined the De La Salle Green Archers who won the championship in UAAP Season 79.[3][4][5]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleStudioNotesRef.
2018 Otlum Dindo Horseshoe Studios Main Cast
2020 Happy Times Kim Reality Entertainment Main Lead
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References
  1. Corp., ABS-CBN. "Ricci's sole focus now is Gilas Pilipinas". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
  2. "- SPIN.PH - Sports Interactive Network Philippines". Sports Interactive Network Philippines.
  3. News, Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN. "Ricci Rivero announces exit from La Salle".
  4. Corp., ABS-CBN. "Did Ricci Rivero just say goodbye to the Green Archers?". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
  5. Leongson, Randolph B. "'Time to move forward': Ricci Rivero leaves La Salle".
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